Tag Archives: Tennessee

Hermitage Parlors, Nashville, Tennessee

This image shows the parlors of Andrew Jackson’s home, the Hermitage, as they would have appeared during his life.

Color Photo by Gene Aiken


The description states:
The Parlors at
THE HERMITAGE
Home of General Andrew Jackson
Seventh President of the United States
Nashville, Tennessee
–The visible chandelier is filled with candles as there was no electricity or gas at the time. As a result, the house would have been quite dark after sunset in rooms that did not have generous lighting such as this.
This card likely dates from the 1950s.

Hermitage Front with People, Nashville, Tennessee

This image shows an almost identical view of the Hermitage from the previous posting, but with the benefit of people included to give a sense of scale to the building.

Pub. by Southern Post Card Co., P.O. Box 206, Goodlettsville, Tenn.


The description states:
THE HERMITAGE, the home of President Andrew Jackson is located 12 miles east of Nashville on U.S. 70 N. The handsome old estate has been preferred and appears just as it did in the days of “Old Hickory”.
–This card was used and is dated 17 June 1961.

Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage, Nashville, Tennessee

This image shows the front of the mansion known as The Hermitage, built and owned by President Andrew Jackson.

Color-King Natural Color Card, W. M. Cline Co., Chattanooga, Tennessee


The description states:
THE HERMITAGE – Home of General Andrew Jackson, Seventh President of the United States, Hermitage, Tennessee, near Nashville. Standing today just as it stood when he left it over 100 years ago is the class home of “Old Hickory”. Built in 1819, this historic shrine has successfully defied time and nature for 134 years. Although it was damaged by fire in 1834, it was restored immediately as it stands today.
–A calculation of the dates from the description above indicates this card dates from the 1950s.

Nashville, Tennessee Folio

These images feature important and historical buildings and structures in and around the capitol of Tennessee. Nashville is located in the center of the state, which is long east to west and relatively narrow north to south.

All images Plastichrome by Colorpicture, Boston, MA 02130










This  collection was most likely published in the 1960s.

Parthenon Replica, Nashville, Tennessee

This folio highlights the central feature of Centennial Park in Nashville, Tennessee. The Parthenon replica is a faithful reconstruction of the original on the Acropolis in Athens, Greece. Because it is complete, it is possible to see and appreciate some of the features of the original which no longer exist.

All images Plastichrome produced by Colorpicture, Boston, MA 02130










While the Parthenon replica is the showpiece of Centennial Park, the park contains many more features and sites, as indicated by a few of the pictures here.
The photos from this folio date from the 1960s.

Emmons Prayer Room, Upper Room Chapel, Nashville, TN

This is a view of the altar in the Emmons Prayer Room, part of the Upper Room Chapel.

Dist. by Southern Postcard Co., Box 306, Goodlettsville, Tenn.


There is no description on the back of the postcard.  The Upper Room is a daily devotional publication distributed by the United Methodist Church to its congregations, which expanded into an international, multi-lingual ministry. It celebrated 75 years of publication in 2010 and is available electronically or by subscription to the print edition.
The image dates from the 1970s.

Last Supper Replica, Upper Room Chapel, Nashville, TN

This is a polychrome wood relief of the Da Vinci fresco called The Last Supper. It is in the Upper Room Chapel.

Dist. by Southern Postcard Co., Box 306, Goodlettsville, Tenn.


The description on the back states:
The great polychrome woodcarving of Leonardo’s Last Supper, in the Upper Room Chapel, 1908 Grand Avenue, Nashville, Tennessee, 37203.
The postcard was used and has the postmark of July 28, 1977.
 

Parthenon, Nashville, TN

This is a photo of the faithful version of the Greek Parthenon in Athens, Greece. It originally was a temple to the goddess Athena Parthenos, or Athena in her manifestation as the protector of the city.

Dist. by Southern Postcard Co., Box 306, Goodlettsville, Tenn.


The card was trimmed top and bottom but doesn’t lose any of the main subject. The description states:
Nashville, Tennessee
Nashville’s Parthenon in Centennial Park is the only full sized replica of the world famous Parthenon of the Acropolis in Athens, Greece. This masterpiece of early Greek Architecture is 228′ in length, 101′ wide and 65′ high.
–While this card was not used, it is one of a few bought at the same time, one of which was mailed and postmarked, indicating this image is from the 1970s.

Polk Motel, Columbia TN

You see below a photo of the James K. Polk Hotel in Columbia, Tennessee. It still exists in the same location, and a search on Google maps in street view shows the buildings are almost the same as well.

ReClo, Box 306, Goodlettsville, Tenn.


The description on the back is quite detailed and specific:
James K. Polk Motel, Columbia, Tenn. Highway No. 31
For Reservations Phone EV8-4913
50 Units, Tile Bath and Showers, Simmons Furniture, Electric Heat, Air Conditioned, Beautyrest Mattress, Restaurant, T.V. and Telephones, Swimming Pool
–Perhaps most notable of all is the listing, in a small circle on the back next to the name, of a Putt-Putt Golf Course, a rare exception for modest motels such as this.
The design of the vehicles in the picture indicates this photo is from the early 1960’s

Lower Tunnel, Trans Mountain Highway, Tennessee

This is a view of the tunnel entrance on the US 441 highway as it traverses the Great Smoky Mountains through Sevier County, Tennessee.

A Natural Color Card by Walter M. Cline Co., Chattanooga, Tenn.


The description states:
THE LOWER TUNNEL on the Transmountain Highway U.S. 441 through the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. To the left may be seen the Chimney Tops which dominate the view for several miles along this highway. This is one of two tunnels on this highway which were built in order to avoid steep grades as the highway climbs to the top of the main range of the Great Smoky Mountains.
The picture is dated on the card as taken in 1955.