Bristol is a photograph by Karen Wiles which was uploaded on January 18th, 2013.
Bristol
In 1901, the center of Main Street was officially designated as the state line separating Tennessee and Virginia by the United States Congress. The... more
by Karen Wiles
Title
Bristol
Artist
Karen Wiles
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Photograph - Photography
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In 1901, the center of Main Street was officially designated as the state line separating Tennessee and Virginia by the United States Congress. The street has since been renamed as "State Street."
According to the Bristol Historical Association's booklet The Historical Bristol Sign, the Bristol Gas and Electric Company donated and erected the sign atop a hardware store in 1910 to advertise the city. The sign originally contained the lighted slogan PUSH! - THAT'S BRISTOL referring to the hopes of continued growth and future prosperity for the two cities. In 1915, the sign was moved to its current location. In 1921, a contest was held in order to select a new slogan. The winning slogan, A GOOD PLACE TO LIVE, has remained the slogan ever since.
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January 18th, 2013
Comments (8)
KAREN WILES
CONGRATULATIONS & THANK YOU TO THE BUYER FROM DERRY, NEW HAMPSHIRE!!! I HOPE YOU ENJOY "BRISTOL" FOR MANY, MANY YEARS TO COME!!! http://karen-wiles.pixels.com
KAREN WILES
CONGRATULATIONS & THANK YOU TO THE BUYER FROM CLARKSVILLE, TENNESSEE!!! I HOPE YOU ENJOY "BRISTOL" FOR MANY, MANY YEARS TO COME!!!
KAREN WILES
CONGRATULATIONS & THANK YOU TO THE BUYER FROM DINWIDDIE, VIRGINIA!!! I HOPE YOU ENJOY "BRISTOL" FOR MANY, MANY YEARS TO COME!!!
Karen Wiles
Oh yes, there aren't any race tracks in the world like the track in Bristol! Bristol is my birthplace, and I grew up looking at this beautiful, one of a kind sign...
Kym Backland
Karen, I saw this in the SIGN ..eveywhere a sign contest! It caught my attention. I know it's not time to vote, but I decided to come over here and see what you wrote about it! Have you ever been to the NASCAR race there in Bristol? I would love to go to "Thunder Valley" Anyways... great colors and sign in general! I have an aunt that was from there! Anyways, gave it the VFWG+ Great compostion!
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