J.R. Daugherty purchased this lot around 1939 from G.L. Mitchell, owner of Clinton Furniture Company for $4,000. Construction soon began on the new home of the Daugherty Furniture Company Building, deigned by architect Clem H. Myers. The stone, cut and…
This property was purchased in 1922 by Citizens Motor Company from J.R. Ross. Clyde W. Peak (1882-1962) and Thomas “T.L.” Seeber (1897-1991) operated the dealership, expanding around 1928 to Main Street, across from the courthouse square. Seeber also served as…
During the era of silent movies, this structure was built by Albert Alverson to be the Palace Theater. Mr. Alverson was of the opinion that “good movies in a modern, comfortable playhouse” was “a safe business investment.” The theater was…
Construction began in 1926 on the James H. Wallace, James Avery Hobbs, and Sherman Victor Brock Building. The exterior was made of Jellico & Nashville Brick. The interior was equipped with a modern steam heat. The first floor was to…
A flurry of new construction began in 1908 soon after the “Big Fire” of 1908 destroyed most of the buildings on Market Street. Mr. Elkins of the Clinton Trunk Company began construction of this building that same year. The brickwork…
