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Mr. and Mrs. Harold A. Anderson
Mr. and Mrs. Harold A. Anderson, managers of the Ridgefields Country Club.
Type: KPT Archives
Colonel E. W. Palmer
Colonel E.W. Palmer sitting at his desk at the Kingsport Press. Colonel Elbridge Woodman Palmer, born 1886, served as president of Kingsport Press, Inc. from 1925 until his death in 1953.
Type: KPT Archives
Freedom Train
The Freedom Train carried artifacts of American history, including original versions of the United States Constitution, The Declaration of Independence, and The Bill of Rights. From 1947-1949, The Freedom Train toured the contiguous 48 states with the goal of “reawakening Americans to…the principles of liberty.” It stopped in Kingsport on October 1st, 1948.
Type: KPT Archives
Honest John’s
Honest John’s was located on East Stone Drive and was owned by John D. Barker. Honest John’s operated as a restaurant, gas station, and souvenir/novelty shop. The “Big Indian” carved by Honest John himself was 32 feet tall and although Honest John’s closed years ago the statue still stands today.
Type: KPT Archives
Freedom Train
The Dobyns-Bennett marching band waits to play at a Freedom Train event. The Freedom Train carried artifacts of American history, including original versions of the United States Constitution, The Declaration of Independence, and The Bill of Rights. From 1947-1949 The Freedom Train toured all 48 states with the goal of “reawakening Americans to…the principles of […]
Type: KPT Archives
Suburban Rulane Gas Company
Personnel of the Suburban Rulane Gas Company at the bulk plant.
Type: KPT Archives
D. W. "Watt" Backer
Portrait of D. W. “Watt” Backer. Watt Backer owned Backer Brothers Florist shop with his brother Steve Backer. The shop was located on Charlemont Avenue.
Type: KPT Archives
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