These 11 Photos Of Nashville From The Early 1900’s Are Beyond Fascinating

There's something so fascinating about a historic photo - when was it taken? Who took it? What happened to the people in the photograph...? It's truly a window to the past, and one of the most interesting aspects of a city's history. A piece of time, just caught in the moment. We came across these eleven historic photos of Nashville and simply had to share. Aren't they gorgeous and wildly thought-inducing? Yep. We thought so, too.

11. Once upon a time, The Stockyard was the place to go.

Once it started operating as a restaurant, of course.

10. A shot from 4th Avenue North from Church Street.

The view is pretty different, wouldn't you say?

9. Were you in Nashville when the Roxy Theatre was operating...?

We've had a couple of readers reach out to us about their experience. Leave yours in the comments below!

8. A moment in Centennial Park...

...from 1909.

7. Can you spot the Sam Davis hotel?

6. This photo was taken more near the middle of th 20th century - but it's just as fascinating!

We can't even imagine the crazy that would ensue if the Cumberland froze over today.

5. Traffic jam!

In this undated photograph, you can see the crush of Nashvillians on an average work day in the city.

4. The fight for women's rights in Nashville, circa May 1916.

It has to start somewhere, folks.

3. In this undated photograph, you can see the Belmont Mansion as it once was.

You'll definitely see a few more students on the grounds, nowadays. And a drastic landscaping change.

2. You can see the Nashville River & Rail Terminal right on the Cumberland River.

This photo is dated 1927.

1. Vanderbilt University, 1909.

The historic university is a stunning location in Nashville, just as beautiful as a century ago.

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