These 15 Photos Of Tennessee From The Early 1900s Are Beyond Fascinating
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Meghan Kraft
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There’s something about a quiet look back in time that gives us a little bite of nostalgia. These 15 historic photographs were all taken in Tennessee, across the state and in the early 20th century. It’s a strange thing – to see the beauty of the past, so perfectly reflective of our present. Where did all of these young ones go, what lives did they lead? Check out what once was, and it may just make you think a bit deeper about where we are.
This photograph was taken in 1936.
This photograph was taken in March, 1936, just outside of Lexington.
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This photo is from 1936 Pikeville.
A shot from Chattanooga depicts an old rail fence.
As you can see, the teams are working on erosion control near Lexington.
In Crossville, Tennessee, circa the mid-1930s.
This family of migrant fruit workers make their way from Tennessee to the sunshine state in the heart of the Great Depression.
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This photo was taken in Lebanon, Tennessee.
Taken circa 1939 in Eastern Tennessee.
Or, as we know him - former President Jackson.
You have to follow the work - the work of your parents, of course.
These little snaps of time are almost eerie - where are they now, you may wonder?
Does it look familiar to y'all?
February, 1937.
...in 1935.
These really are fascinating looks into the past, aren’t they? We love looking back into our state’s history.
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