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I remember being with my Grand-Daddy (Called him Big Daddy) and he smoked Old Gold and he would look in the sky at twi-light and tell me what the weather would be like. Never knew him to be wrong. I'm not sure if Old Gold if still in business.
The walk bridge near the top of the falls going to wedding chapel from park. Constructed in 2010, and mere steps away from the falls itself, our wedding chapel will easily accommodate up to 65 guests comfortably. The chapel is perfect for smaller groups or those that wish to keep things low-key. IMG_4136_37_38_39_40E-m,
Constructed in 1901..
Sign on building reads 'Weathered Charm" and I think this is a antique store now.
872 Chestnut Street.
Built in 1886 for Edward Tracy Hollingworth, a prominent merchant and banker. This two-story Victorian style house with Mansard roof is one of the few surviving examples of late-nineteenth century architecture in Gadsden. The original complex included a detached kitchen, a well, a servant's house and a barn.
In 1914 Dr. and Mrs Charles L. Gunn purchased the property. It remanined in that family until the death of their daughter, Carolyn Gunn Bellenger in 1990., who had bequeathed the house to the city of Gadsden.
Kress stores had over 200 stores operating in 29 states. Many buildings still stand fortunately, but the company was bought out in 1964.
This old barber chair was used around 1882. These barber chairs are in Aveda Salon. This salon is upscale and new in Gadsden. The lady who showed us around was very nice and very pretty. Formerly this building was a jewelry store.
Looking up at the tall rock face along the pathway to the bottom of the falls. Noccalula Falls Park, 1450 Noccalula Road, Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama. September 7, 2020.
.Rusty. When I was a kid I would have loved to have had this. But no, Kids now=a=days want smart phones and other computer gadgets. Times change.
Built in 1886 for Edward Tracy Hollingworth. Purchaded in 1901 by Dr. and Mrs. Charles L. Gunn. It remained in their familty until 1990.
Placed on NRHP Feb. 19, 1993---93000052.
607 South 12th Street.
Located on the old Gadsden High School property.
Dedicated Oct 12, 1934 as Gadsden High School played Sidney Lanier Poets of Montgomery, Al. The game ended in a 6-6 tie with over 5,000 in attendance. Named after Walter Theodore Murphree, a longtime member of the Board of Education.
Noccalula Falls Park (originally known as the Black Creek Falls) is a 250-acre public park located in Gadsden, Alabama, United States. The main feature of the park is a 90-foot waterfall with a trail winding through Black Creek Gorge at its base past caves, an aboriginal fort, an abandoned dam, pioneer homestead, and Civil War carvings.
This building has been vacant for the last 20-30 years, The First Methodist Church just across the street bought the abandoned and derelict building to tear down and use the space occupied with the building for additional parking.
Built in 1920 and at one time had a 4 story wing to it that was the Baptist Hospital, it was torn down some years ago. The building tower had a Cafeteria on the ground floor and Doctors and Dentist offices on upper floor.
The building was 99.38 ft high and was the 3rd tallest building in Gadsden.
Something turbulent occurred here a billion years ago. Note how twisted the rock face looks in the section of the trail to the bottom of the falls. Noccalula Falls Park, 1450 Noccalula Road, Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama. September 7, 2020.
Samuel Henry Kress was born in 1863 in Cherryville, Pa. and died in New York City in 1955 at the age of 92. He never married and was a Mason and avid Art Collector. He opened his first store in Nanticoke, Pa. in 1896. Eventually operating over 200 Five & Ten Cent stores in 29 states.
In 1964 Genesco bought the Kress Stores and by 1980 had closed all of them.
Fortunately many of his stores still survive and most of his stores were Art Deco-style and many of them have been placed on the NRHP.
The Printup Hotel was one of Gadsden's most beautiful early hotels. The hotel is located on the corner of Fourth and Locust Streets in downtown Gadsden. The hotel was managed by Adolph Reich during its years of operation as a hotel. The structure was ravaged by two destructive fires: the first fire in 1910 and another in 1928.
The hotel was built in 1888.
This beautiful structure remains but many alterations have been made and it looks much different today.
People enjoying the cool waters of the pool at the bottom of Noccalula Falls. Noccalula Falls Park, 1450 Noccalula Road, Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama. September 7, 2020.
607 South 12th Street.
This old stadium is on the old Gadsden High School property. It is no longer used by the High School. There is a new High School and Stadium at the Gadsden City High School.
Dedicated Oct. 12, 1934.
Visitor Side.
Originally the White Castle Cafe on Broad Street in Gadsden, Al. Now closed.
The Malt Shoppe was the last operating business here.
Gadsden, Al.
Was used as headquarters for Gregerson's Grocers. Gregerson's opened their first store in March 1969.
607 S. 12th Street.
Former home of the Gadsden High School Tigers Football Team.
Stadium dedicated Oct. 12, 1934.
Giant rock ledge overhanging the pathway to the bottom of the falls. Noccalula Falls Park, 1450 Noccalula Road, Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama. September 7, 2020.