Tennessee River Collection

Market Street Bridge and Tennessee Aquarium, Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States of America, North America

Knoxville, Tennessee, 1870s
Bridge across the Tennessee River at Knoxville, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Walnut Street Bridge over the Tennessee River, Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States of America, North America

Map of Chattanooga, c.1900 (engraving)
532737 Map of Chattanooga, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of Chattanooga, Tennessee, circa 1900, from the 10th edition of Encyclopaedia Britannica.); Encyclopaedia Britannica/UIG.

University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tenn. c1903. Creator: Unknown
University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tenn. c1903

Knoxville, Tenn. from across the Tennessee River, between 1900 and 1906. Creator: Unknown
Knoxville, Tenn. from across the Tennessee River, between 1900 and 1906

USA, Alabama, Decatur, Steamboat Bill Memorial Bridge, Tennessee River, Dawn, Blue

USA, Alabama, Florence, O Neil Bridge, Tennessee River, The Shoals

USA, Alabama, Florence, Muscle Shoals, Wilson Dam, 1918 Construction, Tennessee River, National Historic Landmark

USA, Alabama, Muscle Shoals Area, Florence, Renaissance Tower, Wilson Lock and Dam, Lake Wilson and Tennessee River

USA, Tennessee. Fall color Tennessee River, Steam from Watts Bar nuclear plant rises on horizon

USA, Tennessee. Hiwassee Wildlife Refuge fall color beginning. Tennessee Valley Authority drawdown exposes land

Eight generator units in the generator room of a new... Wilson Dam, Sheffield vicinity, Ala. 1942
Eight generator units in the generator room of a new addition to TVAs hydroelectric plant at Wilson Dam, Sheffield vicinity, Ala

Generator works at the winding of a generator stator... Wilson Dam, Sheffield vicinity, Ala. 1942
Generator works at the winding of a generator stator in a new addition to TVAs hydroelectric plant at Wilson Dam, Sheffield vicinity, Ala

Generator hall of the powerhouse, Chickamauga Dam, Tenn. 1942. Creator: Alfred T Palmer
Generator hall of the powerhouse, Chickamauga Dam, Tenn. The dam, located near Chattanooga, 471 miles above the mouth of the Tennessee River, has an authorized power installation of 81, 000 kw

Checking the alignment of a turbine shaft at the top of the guide... Watts Bar Dam, Tenn. 1942
Checking the alignment of a turbine shaft at the top of the guide bearing in TVAs hydroelectric plant, Watts Bar Dam, Tenn

Tightening a nut on a guide vane operating seromotor in TVA s... Watts Bar Dam, Tennessee, 1942
Tightening a nut on a guide vane operating seromotor in TVAs hydroelectric plant, Watts Bar Dam, Tennessee. Located 530 miles above the mouth of the Tennessee River

Switchyard at TVAs Wilson Dam hydroelectric plant, vicinity of Sheffield, Ala, 1942. Creator: Alfred T Palmer
Switchyard at TVAs Wilson Dam hydroelectric plant, vicinity of Sheffield, Ala. 260 miles above the mouth of the Tennessee River

Section of one of the switchyards from which high... Wilson Dam... Sheffield vicinity, Ala. 1942
Section of one of the switchyards from which high tension lines carry current generated at TVAs Wilson Dam hydroelectric plant, Sheffield vicinity, Ala

Switch yard at TVAs Wilson Dam hydroelectric plant, vicinity of Sheffield, Ala. 1942. Creator: Alfred T Palmer
Switch yard at TVAs Wilson Dam hydroelectric plant, vicinity of Sheffield, Ala. 260 miles above the mouth of the Tennessee River

Insulators and transmission wires in the switchyard of the TVAs Chickamauga Dam, located near Chattanooga, 471 miles above the mouth of the Tennessee River

USA, Tennessee. White pelicans and cormorants creating patterns

USA, Tennessee. Tennessee Valley Authority drawdown, Tennessee River. White pelicans, sandhill cranes, Canada geese feeding

USA, Tennessee. Evening light Tennessee River, Hiwassee Wildlife Refuge. Sandhill Cranes feed along exposed edges

USA, Tennessee. White pelicans curve around islet Tennessee River, Hiwassee Wildlife Refuge

USA, Tennessee. White pelicans and cormorants creating patterns

Chattanooga from the North, 1864. Creator: George N. Barnard
Chattanooga from the North, 1864. Albumen print, plate 8 from the album " Photographic Views of the Sherman Campaign" (1866)

Chattanooga Valley from Lookout Mountain, No. 2, 1864 / 66. Creator: George N. Barnard
Chattanooga Valley from Lookout Mountain, No. 2, 1864/66. Albumen print, plate 14 from the album " Photographic Views of the Sherman Campaign" (1866)

Chattanooga Valley from Lookout Mountain, 1864 / 66. Creator: George N. Barnard
Chattanooga Valley from Lookout Mountain, 1864/66. Albumen print, plate 13 from the album " Photographic Views of the Sherman Campaign" (1866)

Battle of Shiloh also known as Pittsburgh Landing, April 1862 (litho)
PNP263308 Battle of Shiloh also known as Pittsburgh Landing, April 1862 (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Military Pictures; American, out of copyright

The War in America, Confederate Sharpshooters firing on a Federal Supply-Train on the Tennessee River (engraving)
1102913 The War in America, Confederate Sharpshooters firing on a Federal Supply-Train on the Tennessee River (engraving) by English School

Battle of Missionary Ridge, pub. Kurz & Allison, 1886 (colour litho)
1630634 Battle of Missionary Ridge, pub. Kurz & Allison, 1886 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Missionary Ridge was fought November 25)

View on Tennessee River looking toward Chattanooga, ca. 1864. Creator: George N. Barnard
View on Tennessee River looking toward Chattanooga, ca. 1864

View on Tennessee River, ca. 1864. Creator: George N. Barnard
View on Tennessee River, ca. 1864

Bridge Builders Camp opposite Chattanooga, ca. 1864. Creator: George N. Barnard
Bridge Builders Camp opposite Chattanooga, ca. 1864

U. S. Transport in Rapids, Tennessee River / The Suck - Tennessee River below Chattanooga
U.S. Transport in Rapids, Tennessee River/The Suck - Tennessee River below Chattanooga, looking down stream, ca. 1864

Tennessee River at Chattanooga (81 Lookout Mountain Spur), ca. 1864. Creator: George N
Tennessee River at Chattanooga (81 Lookout Mountain Spur), ca. 1864

General Grant at Kingston Gap, Tennessee River, 1861-65. Creator: Unknown
General Grant at Kingston Gap, Tennessee River, 1861-65. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

U. S. Gunboat at Kingston Gap, 1861-65. Creator: Unknown
U.S. Gunboat at Kingston Gap, 1861-65. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

Tennessee River at Bridgeport, ca. 1864. Creator: George N. Barnard
Tennessee River at Bridgeport, ca. 1864

Chattanooga from the North, 1860s. Creator: George N. Barnard
Chattanooga from the North, 1860s

Transports, Tennessee River at Chattanooga, ca. 1864. Creator: Unknown
Transports, Tennessee River at Chattanooga, ca. 1864. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

Transports, Tennessee River, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Transports, Tennessee River, 1864. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

Bridge over Tennessee River at Chattanooga, ca. 1864. Creator: George N. Barnard
Bridge over Tennessee River at Chattanooga, ca. 1864

Wilson Dam, Muscle Shoals, Alabama, c1930s. Creator: Unknown
Wilson Dam, Muscle Shoals, Alabama, c1930s. Construction of the Wilson Dam on the Tennessee River began in 1918 and was completed in 1924 under Hugh L

The Tennessee at Chattanooga, 1872. Creator: John J. Harley
The Tennessee at Chattanooga, 1872. Cargo boats on the Tennessee River, Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA. From " Picturesque America; or, The Land We Live In

Ferry at Chattanooga, 1872. Creator: John Filmer
Ferry at Chattanooga, 1872. Cable ferry across the Tennessee River near Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA. From " Picturesque America; or, The Land We Live In

Lookout Mountain - View from the Point, 1872. Creator: James L. Langridge
Lookout Mountain - View from the " Point", 1872. Vantage point looking out over the Tennessee River near Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA

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The Tennessee River, flowing through the heart of Chattanooga, Tennessee, is a picturesque waterway that boasts several iconic landmarks. One such landmark is the Market Street Bridge, which gracefully spans across the river and connects downtown Chattanooga to its vibrant North Shore district. Just a stone's throw away from this bridge lies the renowned Tennessee Aquarium, where visitors can marvel at an array of aquatic wonders. Traveling back in time to the 1870s in Knoxville, Tennessee, we witness the early days of this mighty river's significance. It served as a lifeline for trade and transportation during that era. Fast forward to present-day Chattanooga, and you'll find another architectural gem - the Walnut Street Bridge. This pedestrian-friendly bridge offers breathtaking views of both downtown Chattanooga and the majestic Tennessee River. Venturing further downstream towards Alabama brings us to Decatur's Steamboat Bill Memorial Bridge at dawn - a sight that exudes tranquility and serenity. Florence beckons with its O'Neil Bridge spanning across The Shoals section of the river - a testament to human ingenuity connecting communities on either side. Moving along towards Muscle Shoals unveils yet another engineering marvel: Wilson Dam. Constructed in 1918 on the Tennessee River, it stands tall as a symbol of progress and power generation for Alabama residents. Nearby stands Renaissance Tower in Florence – an architectural masterpiece overlooking Wilson Lock and Dam – showcasing how man-made structures harmoniously coexist with nature. Delving into history reveals Alfred T Palmer's captivating photographs capturing moments within these dams' interiors during their construction years ago; they offer glimpses into meticulous generator works at Wilson Dam or Chickamauga Dam's powerhouse generator hall. These images showcase dedicated individuals ensuring precision while tightening nuts on guide vanes or aligning turbine shafts atop Watts Bar Dam – testaments to human skill harnessed by TVA (Tennessee Valley Authority) for electricity production.