Though it began as a small fort on the Tennessee River; Knoxville would not know obscurity for long. Founded in 1791; Knoxville became the capital of the new state of Tennessee five years later and rapidly became a major metropolitan area for the southeastern United States. Exportations of raw and natural goods brought wealth and new residents; and soon its main thoroughfare became a window into the growth; development; decline; and rebirth of an all-American city. Then; as now; all roads downtown lead to Gay Street; and everything Knoxville came from it.Though Knoxville is a decidedly Southern city; it has also taken its place within the American melting pot. Swiss; English; Dutch; Irish; German; Greek; African; and Spanish families have all played major roles in the citys development. For many years; at one small popcorn stand on Gay Street stood Gary Crowder-the meticulous owner of the amazing collection of photographs predominantly featured in Images of America: Knoxville.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Marie K. SkowronekVery great historical background of a once great city.1 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy MARKCOGreat Baltimore. Maryland book.1 of 2 people found the following review helpful. nice bookBy mary ellenbeing from Bmore. this was a very interesting find. There is always something new to learn about Maryland. Someone said to me once that they thought Maryland had it all. and youll spend til the end of your days discovering it.
