A photograph showing the circulation desk and staff of the Nashville Public Library, assisting the community patrons, circa 1955. Originally established as the Carnegie Library of Nashville, the building was located at 8th Avenue North and Union...
The Holiday Inn on James Robertson Parkway at 8th Avenue North opened in January of 1960. The one million dollar, one hundred unit hotel was north of the Tennessee State Capitol building. 3 x 4 in.
Located on the corner of 8th Avenue South and Chestnut Street, Fall school was named for Philip Slater Fall, a prominent Nashville businessman and member of the Board of Education from 1865-1867. Since the school had no bell, a flag was put out in...
First Baptist Church, Capitol Hill, was organized in the 1840's when African American members of the First Baptist Church decided to start their own separate church under the leadership of Pastor Nelson Merry. The first meeting house, erected in...
A postcard of the Draughon Building in downtown Nashville, Tennessee. The 1930 Nashville City Directory lists their address at 124-126 8th Avenue North. The early 20th century postcard description reads: "Nashville, Tenn., home office of Draughon's...
A view of Nashville landscape and roads as seen from Reservoir Hill, April 8, 1928. The reservoir structure itself is not pictured in this view, though some of the upper hill area is visible. The reservoir, located at 1401 8th Avenue South, was...
A photograph of the Nashville City Reservoir, in Nashville, Tennessee, as it was being constructed in 1877. An accompanying article describes the completed structure, as quoted: "The City Reservoir, which was built in 1887, cost the city of...
A photograph of the entrance of the Carnegie Library of Nashville, circa 1930. The pubic library building was constructed with a $100,000 grant from philanthropist Andrew Carnegie, and the cornerstone was laid on April 27, 1903. Officially opened...
An original will of Melanie Adam, dated March 8th, 1910. Illustrates the first page of the document. Adam’s will was presented for probate to the Davidson County Court on March 24th, 1910. Forms part of Record Group 16, Original Wills,...
An original will of A. G. Adams, dated January 8th, 1913. Illustrates the first page of the document. Adams’ will was presented for probate to the Davidson County Court on March 2nd, 1920. Forms part of Record Group 16, Original Wills,...
An original will of Nathan Adams, dated April 8th, 1880. Illustrates the first page of the document about “the matter of Nathan Adams will.” Adams’ will was presented for probate to the Davidson County Court on March 25th, 1881. Forms part...
A captioned photo from the Nashville Times (1940), about the new delivery truck of Johnson Cleaners. The truck and driver are pictured in front of the Parthenon in Centennial Park. The 1941 City Directory cites businessman Edwin C. Johnson, with...
An original will of Charles G. Allen, dated January 8th, 1907, having the names of Adolph G. Brandau, Edward Buford and Robert Lusk as attesting witness. Illustrates the first page of the document. Forms part of Record Group 16, Original Wills,...
An original will of Matt F. Allen, dated August 8th, 1908. Illustrates the first page of the document. Allen’s will was presented for probate to the Davidson County Court on March 17th, 1917. Forms part of Record Group 16, Original Wills,...
An original will of Mollie A. Allison, dated March 8th, 1883. Illustrates the first page of the document. Forms part of Record Group 16, Original Wills, 1780-1925.
An original will of John Aukenbauer, September 8th? 1884. Illustrates the first page of the document. Also includes the will of Mary Ann Aukenbauer, “of the township of Mill Creek, County of Hamilton, State of Ohio,” dated January 20th, 1868...
An original will of Tennessee Anthony, “sometimes known as Tennessee Puryear,” dated January 28th, 1916. Illustrates the first page of the document. Anthony’s will was presented for probate to the Davidson County Court on February 8th,...
An original will of Thomas A. Atchison, dated April 16th, 1900. Illustrates the first page of the document. Atchison’s will was presented for probate to the Davidson County Court on October 8th, 1900. Forms part of Record Group 16, Original...
An original will of John Austin, dated February 8th, 1840. Illustrates the first page of the document. Austin’s will was “recorded in Book No. 12, Pages 75 & 76.” Forms part of Record Group 16, Original Wills, 1780-1925.