Buildings on State and Capitol Streets

Creator

Preview

Preferred Citation

"Buildings on State and Capitol Streets" (1940). Photographs. 657.
https://scholarsjunction.msstate.edu/mss-wilson-minor-photographs/657

Description

This black and white photograph shows a view of the buildings and storefronts on Capitol Street in Jackson Mississippi, as seen from the State Street intersection. Some of the storefronts in view are Kress, Remington's, The Emporium, Century Electric Co., and Hemphill Coco-Cola Drugs. The Hotel Edwards is seen on the left side at the far end of the street. Early to mid-twentieth century cars are seen parked and driving on the street and people can be seen on the sidewalks as well as crossing the street. Trees, streetlights, and utility poles are also visible in the image.

Contributor(s)

Minor, Wilson F. "Bill"

Subjects

Buildings; Businesses; Storefronts; Streets; Photographs

Keywords

City streets; Historic streets; Jackson, MS

Date

1940

Object Type

image

Format (Original)

photograph

Format (Digital)

JPG

Digital ID

MFM_MSS-80_Minor-Photograph_80-610_001

Physical ID

80-610

Source

Mississippi State University Libraries, Archives and Special Collections Division, Manuscripts Unit, Wilson F. (Bill) Minor Collection, Photographs

Repository

Manuscripts Unit

Digital Publisher

Mississippi State University Libraries (electronic version)

Rights

Copyright protected by Mississippi State University Libraries. Use of materials from this collection beyond the exceptions provided for in the Fair Use and Educational Use clauses of the U.S. Copyright Law may violate federal law. Permission to publish or reproduce is required.

Contact Information

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