Stalactites and stalagmites formations called "Arctic Mirage" at Ruby Falls, Lookout Mountain, Tennessee. Cave and underground waterfall discovered by Leo Lambert and named for his wife, Ruby. Entrance built 1929; attraction opened 1930. Stamp on verso reads: "Chattanoogans, Inc. Chamber of Commerce Bldg. Chattanooga 2, Tenn."
"The Dummy", Belt line interurban in the 1880's, St. Elmo route. Several unidentified people on the streetcar and one man standing beside it. Also in Chattanooga Albums, vol. 2, p. 76. Typewritten caption on bottom of photograph. Same photograph as 00001404.
Photograph of a sketch by Alfred Rudolph Waud (1828-1891, Harper's Weekly artist), of Reed's Bridge, Chickamauga Creek, during the Civil War in Georgia. Photograph from one volume of eight scrapbooks compiled by E. Y. Chapin, Walter Cline, and Frank F. Stoops of the Chattanooga Half Century Club.
The General, a locomotive of the Western and Atlantic Railroad which ran between Atlanta and Chattanooga. Currently housed in Kennesaw, Georgia. Published in Chattanooga Yesterday and Today, vol. 1, p. 6. Typed caption on verso reads: "The General, famous locomotive which was the subject of the motion picture 'The Great Locomotive Chase' is located in the Union Station in Chattanooga. The General was captured by Union troops during the War Between the States and after a thrilling chase through two states, was recaptured by Confederates close to Chattanooga." Also in Chattanooga Albums vol. 1, p.12 and in the Picture File under Chattanooga-Transportation-Railroads-The General.
Photograph of the Scott Brothers Electrical Company advertisement featuring the two brothers Bob Scott (1885?-1922) and Emmett Scott (1879?-1927). They were pioneer electricians in Chattanooga. Photograph from one volume of eight scrapbooks compiled by E. Y. Chapin, Walter Cline, and Frank F. Stoops of the Chattanooga Half Century Club.
Chattanooga-Lookout Mountain Park on the east and west slopes of Lookout Mountain. The "Hanging Gardens" were founded in 1925 by Adolph S. Ochs and were donated to the U. S. government in 1934 as an addition to Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park. Photograph from one volume of eight scrapbooks compiled by E. Y. Chapin, Walter Cline, and Frank F. Stoops of the Chattanooga Half Century Club.
Photographs 351-355 are of the Cumberlands Hiking Club trip to "In the Valley " the home of Georgia author and World War correspondent Corra M. White Harris.
"Miss Chattanooga", Virginia Martin on a float in the American Legion parade. She was an actress and singer on Broadway. Photograph from one volume of eight scrapbooks compiled by E. Y. Chapin, Walter Cline, and Frank F. Stoops of the Chattanooga Half Century Club.
Notable visitors, Army of the Cumberland at Point Park on Lookout Mountain during a reunion. Point Park is part of Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park which was purchased by the United States government in 1898. Among the large group pictured are Judge Hugh Whiteside on the far right and F. H. Caldwell on the far left. Also in Chattanooga Albums vol. 2, p. 88.
Steele Orphanage founded by Almira S. Steele (1842?-1925) and built in 1885-1886 to replace one that burned. The building shown was here from 1885-1925 and was also known as the Steele Home for Needy Children. Photograph from one volume of eight scrapbooks compiled by E. Y. Chapin, Walter Cline, and Frank F. Stoops of the Chattanooga Half Century Club. Also in Picture File under C-Homes-Institutional (Steele Orphanage); scan made from Picture File image.
"Rhododendron" at Rock City Gardens, Lookout Mountain, Georgia. Printed on bottom: "'Rhododendron' Rock City Gardens, Lookout Mtn.", "1-x-67" and "Cline." Photographs 318.2441-318.2493 originally were in Rock City Promotional Album.
"The General" in Union Station blowing its whistle to open the district convention of model railroad clubs held in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Photograph from one volume of eight scrapbooks compiled by E. Y. Chapin, Walter Cline, and Frank F. Stoops of the Chattanooga Half Century Club. Photograph of a photograph with typed caption.
"The Godmothers," the Alhambra Temple float in the Third Liberty Loan parade in Chattanooga. Each woman represented an allied country during World War I. Photograph from one volume of eight scrapbooks compiled by E. Y. Chapin, Walter Cline, and Frank F. Stoops of the Chattanooga Half Century Club.
"The Rose" being transported on wheels down Market Street, for launching on the Tennessee River at Chattanooga. The pleasure craft was built for Randolph M. Rose by Andrew J. Stoops. Gottschalk Furniture is in the background. Photograph from one volume of eight scrapbooks compiled by E. Y. Chapin, Walter Cline, and Frank F. Stoops of the Chattanooga Half Century Club.
