The Tennessee Common Assembly designed Henry County on November 7, 1821, and named in honor of Patrick Henry (1736-1799), Virginia statesman, patriot and Revolutionary chief, member of the Virginia colonial and state legislatures and the Continental Congress, governor of Virginia. Henry County became the gateway for the settlement of West Tennessee and beyond. The County… Continue reading Henry County, TN Courthouse – Paris, TN
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The Downtown Knoxville, Tennessee Building of Holston National Bank, Listed on NRHP as #79002446
The Holston National Bank is located in Downtown Knoxville, Tennessee, and was constructed between 1912 and 1913 by Norfolk architect John Kevan Peebles in the Neo-Classical Revival style. It was built by the George Fuller Construction Company of New York, the marble work was executed by Knoxville firm Fenton Construction Company, and the interior woodwork… Continue reading The Downtown Knoxville, Tennessee Building of Holston National Bank, Listed on NRHP as #79002446
Downtown Knoxville’s James Park House (listed on NRHP as #72001242)
The James Park House in Knoxville, Tennessee is a building of historical significance due to its architectural distinction from the earliest period of Knoxville’s history. The interior of the house retains its fine Federal woodwork, which was probably handcrafted by Thomas Hope, an early Knoxville joiner, cabinet maker, and architect. The lot on which the… Continue reading Downtown Knoxville’s James Park House (listed on NRHP as #72001242)
Allardt Presbyterian Church – Allardt, Tennessee
The Allardt Presbyterian Church was organized on Oct 26, 1902, by a committee from the Kingston Presbytery. Despite the fact that chartered as the 1st Presbyterian Church, it has been acknowledged, normally, as the Allardt Presbyterian Church. The church setting up was created by Max Colditz its chamfered woodwork details are similar to these in… Continue reading Allardt Presbyterian Church – Allardt, Tennessee
Fort Pitt Block House – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Starting with its construction in 1764, the tale of the Fort Pitt Block House is just one that spans approximately three generations of Pittsburgh record. The Block Residence was initially constructed as a defensive redoubt (supplementary fortification) for Fort Pitt, a vital British fortification during the French and Indian War. Immediately after the conflicts on… Continue reading Fort Pitt Block House – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania