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Major’s Motel
Major’s Motel was run by William P. Major. It was located on Tourist Court off of Johnson City Highway near Brooks Circle.
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J. Fred Johnson and Company
Interior of the J. Fred Johnson and Company Store. The store was located at 144-146 Broad Street.
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Intersection of Watauga and Lamont Streets
Auto Wreck at intersection of Watauga and Lamont Streets.
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J.C. Penny Company
Exterior night shot of the J.C. Penny Company located at 151-53 Broad Street. A new J.C. Penny store was opened in 1949 at the corner of Broad and Center streets.
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American Legion Swimming Pool
Aerial view of the American Legion Swimming Pool and the Kingsport Civic Center.
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The Kingsport Book Club
The Kingsport Book Club’s 1921 production of “Everybody’s Husband.” The play was one of many fundraising ventures to support the starting of the Kingsport Public Library. (L to R) Mrs. Herbert Williamson, Mrs. W.R. Gilmer, Allen Dryden, Mrs. S. P. Platt, Mrs. H. J. Shivell, J. Fred Johnson, Mrs. R. Y. Grant, Mrs. K. W. […]
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George Washington Carver Library
The George Washington Carver Library was opened June 10, 1951. The library was the only branch established by the Kingsport Public Library. It closed October 1, 2007.
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