Auction house in Memphis, Tennessee

The Burkle Estate, located at 826 North 2nd Street in Memphis, Tennessee, is home to the Slave Haven Underground Railroad Museum. This historic museum showcases the important role the Burkle Estate played in helping slaves escape to freedom during the 19th century. Visitors to the museum can explore the white clapboard house and view displays of ads, auctions, and artifacts related to slavery and the Underground Railroad. The house, built in 1849 by Jacob Burkle, features 19th century furnishings and a secret cellar with trap doors that provided refuge for runaway slaves.