BOOKS
Knoxville
In the Olden Time - A
reproduction of an article from Harper's New
Monthly Magazine, published in 1885 (Vol. LXXI,
No. 421-6), written by Edmund Kirke. The entire
article is on-line, and I have donated he original
copy to The McClung Collection in Knoxville. 1907
Souvenir Booklet of Knoxville, TN,. This 96-page booklet, originally
published by the Knoxville Engraving Company and
edited by W. M. Goodman, promotes the city of
Knoxville and includes many interesting tidbits,
photographs, and advertisements of the era. At
8-1/2" x 11" in size, it is smaller than the 10" x
13" original, although due to the wide margins of
the original, the images themselves are only
slightly reduced. It is fascinating reading and a
"must" for those interested in the history of
Knoxville.
Knoxville, Tennessee,. A 128-page booklet, originally
published in 1891 as an edition of The Englehardt
Series on American Cities by Andrew Morrison. It
is 8-1/2" x 11" in size, slightly larger than the
original. It includes numerous engraved images of
scenes, buildings, businesses, and homes in the
city, and a brief index.
Historical Album of East Tennessee - 1898,. A 40-page booklet, originally
copyrighted by W. A. J. Moore. It is 8-1/2" x 11"
in size, slightly larger than the original. It
includes photos of homes, business and other
landmarks, and many advertisements for businesses
in the city of Knoxville, TN.
Pictures of Knoxville [Tennessee]. A 78-page booklet, originally
published around 1904 by Russell Harrison. It is
8-1/2" x 11" in size, and includes photographs and
engravings of scenes, buildings, businesses, and
homes in the city, along with a brief
introduction.
MAPS
Plan of the City of Knoxville;
Albert Miller Lea; published by Ferdinand Mayer
and Co.; 1855; 23" h x 26" w. Bird's eye view of the city
of Knoxville, Knoxville County, Tennessee;
drawn by A. Ruger.; published by Chicago
Lithographing Co.; 1871; 24" h x 36" w.
Knoxville, county seat of
Knox County, Tennessee; drawn by Henry
Wellege; published by Norris, Wellge & Co. in
Milwaukee, WI; 1886; 24" h x 36" w.
Maps of the Streets of
Knoxville, 1884; a reproduction of two
Sanborn maps at The Library of Congress showing
streets, businesses and other items of interest,
each 21" x 25"
Map of Knoxville, 1890;
a reproduction of a Sanborn map at The Library of
Congress showing streets, businesses and other
items of interest, 21" x 25"
Map of Knoxville, 1895;
a reproduction of a Ogden Brothers map at The
Library of Congress showing streets and other
items of interest, 28" x 35"
Map of Knoxville, 1917;
a reproduction of a Sanborn map at The Library of
Congress showing streets and other items of
interest, 32" x 36"
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