Alcoa in Blount County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Hultquist and Chandler Homes

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 10, 2022

1. Hultquist and Chandler Homes Marker

Inscription. The V. J. Hultquist family home was constructed in 1925. The same year, the Aluminum Company of America (ALCOA) constructed a home for the family of E. M. Chandler, who supervised the Sheet Mill from 1924 to 1946. He also managed the North Plant from its construction until his retirement in 1946. Hultquist, considered to be the Father of Alcoa, held many positions with the Company, including manager of the construction division. He also served as Alcoa's city manager from 1919 until his retirement in 1948. At the time he retired, he was the nation's longest serving city manager.

Captions (left to right)
• V. J. Hultquist oversaw construction of the City of Alcoa and then served as city manager from 1919 to 1948.
• Above: E.M. Chandler.
• Above right: The Hultquist family home on Springbrook Road.
• Right: The Company built this home for E.M. Chandler and his family. In 1958, the City acquired the home as a residence for city managers. The property was sold to a private owner in 1984.
• The Hultquist family in front of their home in the 1920s. L-R, Charlotta Hultquist Healy, Virginia Hultquist Guess, Jerome “Jerry” Hultquist, Charles Hultquist, Lola Hultquist, and V. J. Hultquist.

Erected by City of Alcoa • Arconic Foundation.

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This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee, City of Alcoa series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1925.

Location. 35° 47.823′ N, 83° 58.798′ W. Marker is in Alcoa, Tennessee, in Blount County. It can be reached from Springbrook Road north of Murdock Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker is on the Maryville-Alcoa Greenway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Alcoa TN 37701, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in East Tennessee,

in the Great Smoky Mountains,

and in Greater Knoxville.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the original Cherokee Nation,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

the State of Franklin,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Early Springbrook Home Construction (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Springbrook School (about 500 feet away); Early Alcoa High School Athletics (about 600 feet away); Springbrook Park (about 700 feet away); Springbrook Pool (approx. 0.3 miles away); The West Plant / A Plant and A Community (approx. 0.3 miles away); Nicely's Grocery Store (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Duck Pond and Lily Pond (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Alcoa.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 10, 2022

2. Hultquist and Chandler Homes Marker

The Hultquist Home image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 10, 2022

3. The Hultquist Home

The Chandler Home image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 10, 2022

4. The Chandler Home

Credits. This page was last revised on April 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 11, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 623 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 11, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.