Red Boiling Springs in Macon County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Palace Tanning Booth
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, August 21, 2021
1. Palace Tanning Booth Marker
This structure featured one booth with low slanted walls to allow full sun. It was built on stilts approximately 10-12 feet high. One could sun bathe in the privacy of a lock door either in the nude or with a swim suite. This was an amenity for the guests of the Palace Hotel.Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Parks & Recreational Areas.
Location. 36° 32.071′ N, 85° 51.031′ W. Marker is in Red Boiling Springs, Tennessee, in Macon County. Marker is on McClure Street just east of Market Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 256 McClure St, Red Boiling Springs TN 37150, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ephraim Bean Barber Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); Palace Hotel (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Palace Amusement Park (about 400 feet away); Red Boiling Springs (about 500 feet away); Confederate Enlistment Station (about 500 feet away); Site of Civil War Hospital
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Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, August 21, 2021
2. Palace Tanning Booth Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 17, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2021, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 88 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 13, 2021, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
