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A. Schwab "If you can't find it at Schwab's, you're better off without it." In 1876, Jewish immigrant Abraham Schwab opened a store on Beale Street. A.
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Over its 136-year history, A. Schwab has become a Memphis institution, beloved by many generations. An authentic mercantile experience still greets visitors from around the world. Children of all ages enjoy an assortment of old-fashioned delights. Schwab’s original hardwood floors, antique pine display tables (built in the alley behind Beale), old-school merchandise, and rich family history make it one of a kind.

Beale Street Memories: Popular WDIA disc jockey Nat D. Williams frequently spoke of the positive aspects of Beale Street...
10/28/2026

Beale Street Memories: Popular WDIA disc jockey Nat D. Williams frequently spoke of the positive aspects of Beale Street in the local media. Williams was the first African-American disc jockey in Memphis.

Memphis Memories: Civil rights leader George W. Lee led a campaign to raise money for war bonds.The funds were able to p...
10/28/2026

Memphis Memories: Civil rights leader George W. Lee led a campaign to raise money for war bonds.The funds were able to purchase the parts for a B-24 Consolidated Liberator bomber. Because of the tremendous efforts of the African-American community is raising these funds, the plane became known as the ‘Spirit of Beale Street’. (Photo courtesy of the Memphis Room)

In June of 1978 the Commercial Appeal featured a list of some the most popular pizza places in the Bluff City.          ...
10/26/2026

In June of 1978 the Commercial Appeal featured a list of some the most popular pizza places in the Bluff City.

Hey Boo..even our ghosts love A.Schwab! Come see us!            💜
10/26/2026

Hey Boo..even our ghosts love A.Schwab! Come see us!

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10/21/2026

In the early 1990’s music scholar Robert Palmer and musician Dave Stewart journeyed into the Delta to trace the culture and history of the Blues tradition in their documentary’Deep Blues’. They stopped into our store to learn about the importance of Hoodoo in the Blues and they met with Mr.Schwab who shared with them the importance of the mojo bag.

Beale Street Memories: Algeo and Company provided ice for many steamboats that docked at Beale Street in the 1800s.     ...
10/18/2026

Beale Street Memories: Algeo and Company provided ice for many steamboats that docked at Beale Street in the 1800s.

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Address

163 Beale Street
Memphis, TN
38103

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 5pm
Tuesday 11am - 5pm
Wednesday 11am - 5pm
Thursday 11am - 5pm
Friday 11am - 7pm
Saturday 11am - 7pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm

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+19015239782

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