Product Description

By the mid-nineteenth century, the city of Chattanooga was a vibrant cultural center of the South. Through the Civil War, Reconstruction, two World Wars, and into the modern era, Chattanooga has continued to grow and prosper by overcoming adversity and maintaining the strong, independent culture of its citizens.


This volume, Historic Photos of Chattanooga, captures this journey through still photography from the finest archives of city, state, and private collections. From the Civil War, to the building of a modern metropolis, Historic Photos of Chattanooga follows life, government, education, and events throughout Chattanooga's history. The book captures unique and rare scenes through the lens of hundreds of historic photographs. Published in striking black and white, these images communicate historic events and everyday life of several generations of people building a unique and prosperous city.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #931609 in Books
• Published on: 2006-06-30
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 208 pages

Review
This would be a beautiful gift to give anyone who loves this area and would be interested in its history. --shane-natalie.blogspot

About the Author
William F. Hull is Collections Manager and Exhibits Curator at the Chattanooga Regional History Museum. Formerly staff photographer for the Atlanta History Center, he has worked in the museum and archival field for years.


A Chattanooga native, William is a graduate of Baylor School and Vanderbilt University. He resides in his family home in North Chattanooga with his wife, Eleanor, and their two sons.