Chattanooga Pictures

I love the CHC's photographic collection. We are fortunate to have a tremendous variety of images that provide insight into the city's past. I thought it might be fun to post images on a rotating basis to both share parts of the collection and to prompt conversations. The first three are: a 1947 image of downtown -- note the plumes of smoke rising from the river side factory; Orchard Knob -- scene of fierce fighting during the Battle of Chattanooga and U. S. Grant's advanced HQ during the assault on Missionary Ridge. The image was taken just after the Chickamauaga and Chattanooga National Military Park was dedicated in 1895; Rock City barn -- this icon of early auto-tourism needs little comment. Check back for more later.

Welcome

I've finally jumped into the blogosphere (sp?). The reason is pretty simple -- I want to provide a means to communicate the goings on at the Chattanooga History Center as we plan and create a new institution that will help connect us to the complex and fascinating story of Chattanooga's past, present, and future. So look for an update every other day or so. Thanks for logging in and check back often.