Downtown Clarksville - Historic Beauty

I used to live here back in 2005 and was not into photography as I am now. Downtown Clarksville was a no zone for me just because I didn't see no purpose of going there (my feelings have changed). But since I started in the amazing photography journey I love old architecture and historic sites. Specially taking a black and white photo of the location. For me it tell a different kind of story.

So last year on a cold afternoon in December walking at downtown Clarksville I was able to capture some amazing shots. Even thought it was cold I have to say it was worth it. Just wished that there was a home style coffee shop opened, but no luck.

We parked right next to the statue of Lieutenant Colonel John Montgomery (c. 1750–1794) was an American soldier, settler and explorer. He is credited with founding the city of Clarksville, Tennessee. Montgomery County, Tennessee is named after him. In 1780 he signed the Cumberland Compact and in 1793 commanded territorial troops in the Nickajack Expedition against the Creek tribe.
Montgomery was killed near Eddy Creek, Kentucky on November 27, 1794, by an Indian ambush while hunting. His statue stands near Clarksville's Public Square. (information pulled from Wikipedia).

 

                                                                 Then we saw The Roxy Theater. 
Standing on a corner of the Public Square it offers live theater shows to the public offering a wide variety of selection in the spirit of literary theater. The Roxy was built in 1947 after the 1913 Lilian Theater burned down in 1945. And it stands after reopening in 1947.





This courthouse has been through two mayor fires one in 1878 that they called The Great Fire and the other one in 1900. Also two tornado's one in 1884 and the second one in 1999. The love of the people have kept it a historic monument. A sight of pure enjoyment. 

"Bursting with Pride" is quite a large 10,000 sq ft. mural in downtown Clarksville, painted by Ricky Deel. The mural overlooks a large parking lot on Franklin St. and is near the Roxy Theater.




A statue in honor of the 1999 tornado sits on a park bench reading an edition of The Leaf Chronicle that came out the day after the devastating tornado. The newspaper never missed a day of print.
1/22/1999 - An F3 tornado struck Clarksville at 4:15 a.m. and traveled through downtown. Five people were injured and 25,000 were left without power. The tornado ripped apart a five-block area of downtown Clarksville, tore up buildings at Austin Peay State University and left the Montgomery County courthouse in ruins. (Information obtained from http://www.tennessean.com)

One of the most humanitarian symbol of love and caring I have seen. A note saying "I am not lost. If you're stuck out in the cold please take what you need to keep warm and help someone else when you can. From Michael and Zara."
This is located in Strawberry Alley Downtown Clarksville. Have to say this really hit hard. Because I have seen so many homeless people with and without children suffering the wrath of a cold weather. As human beings we try to help the ones we see and it's hard not being able to help all of them. So please help those that you see out side in these cold temperatures. God shall grant you many blessings.  



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