Clinch Avenue Viaduct (1)

An unusual color postcard image of the Clinch Avenue Viaduct over Second Creek and the L&N rail yards, looking northeast toward downtown probably not long after its construction in 1905. Although based on a photograph, with the real L&N loading areas to the left, and an electric streetcar approaching, some of the skyline background appears to be painted in, perhaps showing buildings other than those that were really visible from this location. The blossom motif, perhaps inspired by dogwoods, has remained in the rebuilt viaduct used today. Shared by Chad Cooper.