Memphis, Tennessee -
America's Largest Pyramid

America's Largest Pyramid

The pyramid curse continues! A local news report, "Pyramid Blight Concern," notes that the plan to turn the Pyramid into the world's largest Bass Pro Shop has apparently stalled (there are concerns about the structure's stability in the event of an earthquake). Weeds are growing around the Pyramid, which actually make it look more ancient and pyramid-y and worthy of a snapshot. [RoadsideAmerica.com Team, 04/10/2011]

America's Largest Pyramid

On June 30, 2010 the city of Memphis signed a contract with Bass Pro to sell the Pyramid. It will be the largest sporting goods store on the continent. [Donna Peacher-Hall, 07/01/2010]

[RA: Yes, that sounds like an unsinkable plan for such an important landmark. And who believes in pyramid curses anyway?....]

America's Great Pyramid May Become History

The news out of Memphis, Tennessee, is not good for America's largest pyramid. The 32-story stainless-steel-sided behemoth formerly known as The Great American Pyramid, is in danger of being torn down.

... [02/11/2008] Complete News Story

Pyramid Curse Continues
We have long known that people who build pyramids are tempting Fate. Not even the opulent Luxor Pyramid in Las Vegas could escape the curse, with recent reports that its interior Egyptian-theme attractions have been tossed out in an economic triage -- possibly a case of too little, too late.... [10/02/2007] Complete News Story