Emory Place 1927

Emory Place, 1927. Knoxville’s first Downtown Park, once incorporated the Central Market, North Knoxville Fire Station, Post Office Station A, and the Wall Walla Gum Manufactory. The firefighters memorial is now located on Summit Hill Drive at the Downtown Fire Station. This photo shows a promotion by the Knoxville Free Press. Courtesy McClung Historical Collection, Knox County Public Library.