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Sammy Kaye Window Display
Image of a young girl standing at a Munroe’s window display. The display is a promotion for an appearance by Sammy Kaye. It reads, “Here in Munroe’s! In person, Sammy Kaye, SAT JAN 11th 5 to 7 pm. Have your latest Sammy Kaye recordings autographed. Tune in Special, Sammy Kaye Broadcast, direct from our record […]
Type: KPT Archives
Sammy Kaye Appearance
Famous musician Sammy Kaye with fans at Munroe’s. This special appearance was held January 11th, 1947. Sammy Kaye (1910-1987) was a leader of one of the “Sweet” bands of the Big Band era. During his performances he would often call audience members onto the stage to lead the orchestra. This gimmick became known as “So […]
Type: KPT Archives
Members of Fire Station No. 2
Two members of the Kingsport Fire Department, station No. 2, with fire truck. This station is located at 1804 Crescent Drive, between Fort Henry Drive (then named Johnson City Highway) and Center Street(then Bristol Highway). Jas C. Taylor was the chief.
Type: KPT Archives
Munroe’s Radio Service Truck
Image of a Munroe’s Radio Service Truck advertising a Sammy Kaye appearance and concert, both to be held January 11th, 1947. Sammy Kaye (1910-1987) was a leader of one of the “Sweet” bands of the Big Band era. During his performances he would often call audience members onto the stage to lead the orchestra. This […]
Type: KPT Archives
Accident on Bristol Highway
Men examing damage to a truck after an accident on a portion of Bristol Highway that is now Memorial Boulevard. Across the street is a sign warning drivers to slow down. A Texaco station and Jimmie’s Diner are in the background. Jimmies Diner was located at 3101 Bristol Highway and was owned by J. B. […]
Type: KPT Archives
Training at Fire Station
Firefighters from the Kingsport Fire Department, Station No. 2, performing a training exercise. The department is located at 1804 Crescent Drive, between Fort Henry Drive (then named Johnson City Highway) and Center Street(then Bristol Highway). Jas C. Taylor was the chief.
Type: KPT Archives
Clinchfield Railroad Train
Image of smoke rolling out of a Clinchfield Railroad Train.
Type: KPT Archives
Capitol Airlines Display
J. Fred Johnson and Company Incorporated’s department store window display, featuring vacation clothing and advertising Capitol Airlines. The department store was located at 144-50 Broad Street. Samuel H. Anderson was the company president; Mrs. Elizabeth D. Johnson was the vice president; Arthur J. Doggett was the secretary and treasurer; Robert W. Gott was the assitant […]
Type: KPT Archives
Eastman Corporation
A view of Eastman Corporation. Construction sites can be seen on the right and center portions of the image.
Type: KPT Archives
United Nations Restaurant
The United Nations Restaurant. The restaurant was located at 209 E. New Street and managed by Miss Lucia E. Klein.
Type: KPT Archives
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