Stokes Picture Book Includes Many Landmarks That Fell To Wrecking Bar

The Stokes Photo Collection includes many Chattanooga landmarks that later fell to the wrecking bar.

There are several views of the picturesque Fire Hall #1 on Carter Street.

Also shown is the Masonic Temple that was at Seventh and Cherry. It was designed by architect Samuel Patton, who died in an 1897 fire in Chattanooga. An admirer said, "Some of his conceptions in stone and wood are as unique and as beautiful as dreams."

The more than 700 photos from around 1900 are being published in an upcoming book by Chattanoogan.com

There will be a limited run of 1,000 copies of the almost-600-page book to be printed by College Press at Collegedale.

The photo book will be in an 11x8 1/2 format with a soft cover.

The photo book is due to be ready for mailing or pickup in time for Christmas giving.

The price of the book is $35.

 

 

For those who want it mailed, add $5 and list where copies should be mailed to. Send checks for $40 to Chattanoogan.com.

For those who will pick up the book from John Wilson at later designated locations, send checks for $35 (for each book ordered) made out to Chattanoogan.com.

Mail your orders to:

John Wilson
Chattanoogan.com
129 Walnut St.
Suite 416
Chattanooga, Tn., 37403