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Knoxville, Tennessee, circa 1905. "Looking north on Gay Street from near Clinch Avenue." A pulsing commercial artery where Hope Jewelers, The Man's Store and East Tennessee National Bank are among the businesses vying for your trade. 8x10 inch glass negative, Detroit Publishing Company. View full size.
Below is the same view from July of 2015.
What does that sign that says "sign" signify?
["SIGNS." -tterrace]
Can you spot the floating insulator?
It seems the pin popped out of the crossarm.
That The Knoxville Banking Company elected to place their ad on a trashcan has me wondering - What was the composition of their focus group?
"He Makes Shirts" would make an excellent mission statement. It's clear, concise, and easy to remember!
But much is still there! The street looks so much cleaner and happier today:
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