Flashback Friday

Enjoy this posting with some great flashback photos from the Sevier County Area!
 Cliff Davis Motor Company-1964
 Broady's Hospital built in the 1940's. 
 Watson Motor Company Wrecker...check out the 3 digit phone number!
 Anderson's Food Market located in what is now Gatlinburg near where Parton's Deli is. 
 Late 60's View of the Old Mill in Pigeon Forge
 Sevierville looking down Bruce Street towards Court Avenue just before the court house
 Sevier County Electric System
 Gatlinburg Trolley System
 The General Store at Rebel Railroad
Rebel Railroad....now known as Dollywood

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