Name/Title
James Point, Signal MountainEntry/Object ID
2020.084.001Description
A gelatin-silver printed postcard with the front showing a photograph of the Chattanooga Traction Company's streetcar route at James Point, near the top of Walden’s Ridge on Signal Mountain, Tennessee. The photograph is dated 20 June 1914.
An early model automobile is traveling up the adjacent road (Signal Mountain Boulevard/U.S. Hwy. 127).
In the background, the Tennessee River and Williams Island are faintly in view.
Built to serve the Signal Mountain Inn, the Chattanooga Traction Company was chartered in 1911 by C. E. James. Once finished, the 13-mile route could carry a passenger from North Chattanooga to the hotel's doorstep. As one rode up the mountain, the Tennessee River Gorge appeared beside the route, affording majestic views. A road for vehicular traffic was constructed alongside the rail line, which is still in use today. Rail service continued up to 1934 when the streetcars were decommissioned to be replaced by busses. Most of the rile line has now been removed, but portions can still be seen running down the center of James Boulevard near the former Signal Mountain Inn.Subject Person/Organization
Chattanooga Traction CompanySubject Place
* Untyped Subject Place
James Point, Walden's RidgeCollection
Signal Mountain CollectionRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
C. E. James, Signal Mountain InnRelated Places
Place
* Untyped Place
Signal Mountain Boulevard, Signal Mountain, TennesseeCopyright
Type of License
No Copyright - United States
