Both the terminal and depot were designed by noted train station architect frank pierce milburn 18681926. The history of knoxville, tennessee, began with the establishment of james whites fort on the. City announces agreement to acquire mcclung warehouses posted. The mcclung collection is preserving the history of east tennessee. I dont have any idea how they did that without raising a lot of attention. Calvins archives became the basis for the calvin m.
Mcclung historical collection, 865 2158801, is the history and genealogy department of the knox county public library. Standard history of knoxville, tennessee with index. Our tennessee history books will take you on a trip of the history of its places and events, from nashville to memphis, from blues to wsm radio station. View more property details, sales history and zestimate data on zillow. My father worked for the clinchfield rr for years and he displayed rr memorabilia in it as have i for the last 20 yrs.
I didnt intend to walk to the mcclung warehouses, but as i walked. Mcclung museum of natural history and culture tripadvisor. Demolition of the mcclung warehouses, knoxville, february 2014. May 01, 2007 from the home of the states first capitol, to being the home of the big orange, historic photos of knoxville is a photographic history collected from the areas top archives. Mcclung museum of natural history and culture knoxville tn 37996 usa. Charles mcclung may, 1761 august 9, 1835 was an american pioneer, politician, and surveyor best known for drawing up the original plat of knoxville, tennessee, in 1791. Mcclunga knoxville merchant and descendant of james white, founder of knoxville. Mcclung historical collection and the knox county archives, the repository for the permanent governmental records of knox county. The institution was established in 1921 to act as the genealogy and history branch of the knox county public library system, and it provides support for the preservation and research of genealogy in east tennessee. Tennessee offers many local attractions and business for you to explore. Mcclung tower is a 12story highrise building in knoxville, tennessee, u. The complex, which includes a passenger terminal and express depot adjacent to a large railyard, was built in 1903 by the southern railway. Mcclung historical collection, 865 2158801, is the history and. East tennessee history center the east tennessee historical center is one of two facilities of the knox county public library system located in downtown knoxville.
The fidelity building is an office building in knoxville, tennessee, united states. It was recognized throughout the region for quality and variety of stock sold to wholesale and retail customers. Another two alarm blaze engulfed additional portions of the mcclung warehouses on 1 february 2014 and the city of knoxville was forced to demolish one of the remaining structures. The ethc houses the mcclung collection, part of the knox county public library system. The flames spread so fast and were so intense that the chattanooga fire. There was also calvin morgan mcclung 18551919, a grandson of charles mcclung, who contributed as much to the literary, educational and cultural life of knoxville as any other person. Standard history of knoxville, tennessee general books, 2009, p. You just have to put all the pieces together, he said.
Located on the 3rd floor of the east tennessee history center, featuring the. Mcclung digital collection our digital collection is an online archive of images from the calvin m. Mcclung museum of natural history and culture, knoxville, tn. Demolition of the mcclung warehouses inside of knoxville. May 14, 2020 the mcclung museum of natural history and culture is a general museum with collections in anthropology, archaeology, decorative arts, local history, and natural history. Tales from eastern tennessee with the history press in 2007. Your membership provides critical funding for our exhibitions, collections, research, and educational programs. Kids when you visit a museum like the mcclung museum of natural history and culture, you will walk around the very cool exhibits and not even realize youre learning the mcclung museum of natural history and culture is located on the campus of the university of tennessee a great way for kids to see how fun university is. The mcclung museum of natural history and culture is a general museum with. The plat for the town was surveyed by charles mcclung and included provisions for a town common along the waterfront, a church and graveyard, and a school, which was chartered as blount. It is a great resource for those doing research about the mcclung family. Mcclung historical collection is the history and genealogy department of the knox county public library. East tennessee history center mcclung collection, knox county knox county, tn.
The knox county two centuries photograph collection. Over the years, market square has hosted groceries, clothing stores, saloons. Bill lyons, jackson avenue, karen kluge, knoxville fire department, mcclung warehouse fire, mcclung warehouses, melinda grimac business bits to end the week posted on november 15, 20 written by knoxvilleurbanguy 7 comments. Mcclung historical collection is a research library located in the east tennessee history center of downtown knoxville.
Many service records and other military resources are available. Mcclung museum of natural history and culture 6,164. A final look inside the mcclung warehouses inside of knoxville. Its the story of who we were which is the story of who we are today. Its possible that someone would propose apartments or some other structure, though i cant imagine what the options would be beyond that. Along with blount and mcclung, those who purchased lots in the city included merchants. The university of tennessee, knoxville knoxville, tennessee 37996 865974. We are very excited about our new book and apparently you are too. The mcclung museum of natural history and culture is a general museum with permanent exhibitions on archaeology and the native peoples of tennessee, the geology and fossil history of tennessee, ancient egypt, decorative arts, human origins, antique natural history prints, and the civil war battle of fort sanders. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Demolition of the mcclung warehouses, knoxville, february 2014 so, we could see the property sit undeveloped for years, which is what i expect.
Mcclung historical collection digital archive expands. Visit our site a general interest museum featuring permanent exhibitions on archaeology and the native peoples of tennessee, ancient egypt, the civil war in knoxville, decorative arts, geology and fossils, human origins, and freshwater mussels as well as special temporary exhibits. Knoxville firefighters initially extinguished the blaze, only to have it re. Find 3 listings related to book warehouse inc in knoxville on.
New on the mcclung digital collection iron and coal of. We dont know if elvis presley ever visited market square but he is perhaps. East tennessee history center mcclung collection, knox. One of the premier research libraries in the southeast, the calvin m. Dont forget that there are also several local stores downtown that are carrying them, or you. Guy is the assistant to the county mayor and county historian of mcminn county, where he resides with his wife and children. Mcclung warehouses was birthplace of competing companies. The birth of tennessee football the knoxville mercury. Sep 03, 2015 lee mcclung was a member of one of knoxvilles most prominent families. No wonder that jack neely titled one of his definitive history books, market square. Dec 28, 2019 mcclung museum of natural history and culture. The southern terminal is a former railway complex located at 306 west depot avenue in knoxville, tennessee, usa.
Mcclung museum of natural history and culture in knoxville. Local historian jack neely to give lecture on knoxville. As a research library, no collection materials circulate, and none are available for interlibrary loan. Jun 22, 2018 new on the mcclung digital collection is killebrews iron and coal of tennessee.
See which exhibitions are currently on view at the mcclung. The building was constructed after the million dollar fire in 1897. The buildings sit on jackson avenue, between broadway and gay street in downtown knoxville. This book tracks the history of the mcclung family in america from the founding to 1904. The company built its new fourstory warehouse and store at the corner of union and gay in 1871. With around 200 photographs, many of which have never been published, this beautiful coffee table book shows the historical growth from the mid 1800s to the late 1900s. Established in 1921, the mcclung historical collection is the genealogy and history research branch of the knox county public library. The east tennessee historical society eths, headquartered in knoxville, tennessee, united states, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the study of east tennessee history, the preservation of historically significant artifacts, and educating the citizens of tennessee. The birth of tennessee football knoxville history project. While the collection focuses on tennessee, especially east tennessee, visitors will find materials for all 50 states.
Store history knoxville, tn t he knoxville store has been a retail landmark in downtown knoxville since 1898. East tennessee purchased goods for their general stores from knoxville. His father, frank, is the honoree of uts mcclung museum. Community meeting room please contact the east tennessee historical society at 2158821 for meeting room information and reservations. It is also home to the east tennessee historical society, the museum of east tennessee history, and the tennessee society, sons of the revolution. Mcclung warehouse, knoxville, tn with images knoxville.
The knoxville history project, knoxville, tennessee. This website makes it easy and fun to research, view and find compelling digital images and artifacts from our rich east tennessee history. To narrow your catalog search results, be sure to choose mcclung collection from the drop down menu in the library field. Mcclung museum of natural history and culture knoxville.
Plan your next trip to knoxville, tn and be sure to visit calvin m. Throughout history weve shown a desire to build an edifice that will make. Guy has published several books, including the awardwinning the hidden history of mcminn county. Initially constructed in 1871 for the wholesale firm cowan, mcclung and. View 23 photos for 1946 mc clung ave, knoxville, tn 37920 a 2 bed, 2 bath, 864 sq.
Mcclung warehouses now belong to city of knoxville news. A view a detailed profile of the structure 128177 including further data and descriptions in the emporis database. Store history knoxville, tn the knoxville store has been a retail landmark in downtown knoxville since 1898. Mcclung warehouses now belong to city of knoxville. To access the historical collection, the selected holdings or the digital photographic collection, visit the mcclung historical collection website. The fire started in a nearby hotel and destroyed the entire block on our side of the street.
Mcclung museum of natural history and culture 6,164 photos. Mcclung historical collection knox county public library. While the collection is regional in focus, visitors will find a wide range of. The mcclung collection has many civil war records on microfilm including. Iowa ireland issue see index james mcclung john mcclung joseph mcclung july july 12 july 28 july 30 june june 12 june 21 june 9 knoxville lee mcclung lived lookout lyle malcom margaret mcclung martha. I have a glass display case with a small metal plate on the front that says m. His older brother calvin was the merchant in charge of c. While knoxville has since expanded to many times its original size, the citys downtown area. Schedule a university or k12 class visit or learn about family programs. The mcclung museum of natural history and culture was built with money bequeathed to the university of tennessee by judge john and ellen mcclung green of knoxville as a memorial to mrs. City to tear down mcclung warehouses 6 years ago claire nelson after much deliberation city officials decide to tear down the mcclung warehouses in downtown knoxville. Due to the generosity of his widow, barbara adair mcclung, his collection of rare books and manuscripts, the product of many years of his intellectual life, now. After much deliberation city officials decide to tear down the mcclung warehouses in downtown knoxville archives archives. Mcclung historical collection provides a wealth of materials for east tennessee research.
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