Memories of Marion

Dixie Portland Cement Plant 1910
This postcard of the Dixie Portland Cement Plant at Richard City/South Pittsburg dates from the Fall of 1910. The cement plant was constructed… Login to continue reading Login…

Marion Memorial Bridge 1939
This Real Picture Postcard of the Marion Memorial Bridge at Guild dates from 1939. The bridge was built in 1929 and featured an unusual… Login to continue reading Login…

Clents Restaurant and Gift Shop 1981
Clents Restaurant and Gift Shop Fireworks-Country Hams as it appeared in 1981, was located next to Interstate 24 at the Martin Springs Exit. In 1983… Login to continue reading Login…

Moss Motor Company 1960s
Tooter Moss started out small in the auto business in South Pittsburg in the late 1950s, advertising as having the “Cleanest Used Cars… Login to continue reading Login…

Dyers Motel 1950s
Tom and Sue Dyer were the original owners of this hotel located just east of the Marion Memorial Bridge in Guild. This image dates… Login to continue reading Login…

Wonder Cave 1906
This is one of several Real Picture Postcards produced for R. M. Payne who owned and operated Wonder Cave. Dating from 1906, the… Login to continue reading Login…

Dixie Portland Cement Plant 1909
This is one of about a half dozen different postcards of the Dixie Portland Cement Plant at Richard City which started in 1906. Richard… Login to continue reading Login…

The Grand Canyon of the Tennessee River
It was the most dangerous portion of the river to navigate for two centuries, the Grand Canyon of the Tennessee River is most times… Login to continue reading Login…

Hales Bar Dam, 1909
This postcard dates from the spring of 1909 and shows the construction of the lock on Hales Bar Dam at Guild. Early postcards… Login to continue reading Login…

Eagle Pencil Mill, 1917
From 1892 to 1930 the Eagle Pencil Mill operated here in South Pittsburg utilizing local cedar that was sent to the main plant… Login to continue reading Login…
