Paducah in McCracken County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Broadway, Paducah's Main Street
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, September 14, 2011
1. Broadway, Paducah's Main Street Marker
This scene shows Broadway, Paducah's main street, in the 1940's when the downtown area was the center for the community's retail, business, and entertainment activities. Such downtown landmarks as the Guthrie Building, 1937 Post Office, Palmer House Hotel, Citizens Bank Building, and Columbia Theater are depicted. Cast-iron storefronts, manufactured by local foundries, remain from the earlier Victorian era when downtown Paducah experienced enormous economic growth and prosperity. (From a 1940's postcard)Erected by Sponsored by: David and Sandra Long and Image Graphics, Inc.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1937.
Location. 37° 5.349′ N, 88° 35.683′ W. Marker is in Paducah, Kentucky, in McCracken County. Marker is at the intersection of North Water Street and Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling north on North Water Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Paducah KY 42001, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Telephone System (here, next to this marker); Paducah 1937 Flood
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Also see . . . The Paducah Wall to Wall Floodwall Mural Project. Renowned artist Robert Dafford and his team of muralists capture Paducah’s rich history in paintings on the city’s floodwall overlooking the confluence of the Ohio and Tennessee Rivers. (Submitted on November 16, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.)
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, September 14, 2011
2. Broadway Street Marker & Mural
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, September 14, 2011
3. Broadway, Paducah's Main Street
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, September 14, 2011
4. Broadway, Paducah's Main Street
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, September 14, 2011
5. Columbia Theater on Broadway Street
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, September 14, 2011
6. The Paducah Wall to Wall Floodwall Mural Project
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 14, 2011, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 613 times since then and 78 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on November 14, 2011, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
