Construction
The "Great American Pyramid" was conceived by John Tigrett as a symbol for the city of Memphis. The groundbreaking ceremony was held on September 15, 1989 and the building was opened on November 9, 1991. The project along with construction of the building was managed by Sidney Shlenker. Originally, there were several plans to have various attractions at the Pyramid site, including a shortwave radio station broadcasting Memphis music, an observation deck with an inclinator along the side of the building, and a theme park on Mud Island along with other things. However, the plans were scrapped due to Shlenker's financial difficulties. Later on he was investigated by the FBI for fraud.
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“No construction stiff working overtime takes more stress and straining than we did just to stay high.”
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To find the mind’s construction in the face:
He was a gentleman on whom I built
An absolute trust.”
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