McMinnville in Warren County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
W. S. "Dad" Lively
1855 - 1944
Photographed By Judith Barber, October 18, 2012
1. W. S. "Dad" Lively Marker
In 1875, W. S. “Dad” Lively, a McMinnville native, began his photographic career. His studio was located on the 2nd floor in the Lively Building on Main Street. In 1904, on this spot, Lively opened the Southern School of Photography which closed in 1928. It was one of the first of its kind in the U.S. His fame for the construction of a large camera producing 30” x 60” glass negatives led to his photographs being placed in the permanent collection of the Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C.Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2E 69.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1875.
Location. 35° 41.048′ N, 85° 46.356′ W. Marker is in McMinnville, Tennessee, in Warren County. Marker is at the intersection of Donnell Street and College Street, on the right when traveling west on Donnell Street
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Morgan's Headquarters (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Uncle Dave Macon (approx. 0.2 miles away); POW and MIA Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); 16th Tenn. Reg’t. C.S.A. Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Elisha Pepper II (approx. 0.2 miles away); Symbol of Strength (approx. 0.2 miles away); Occupation of McMinnville (approx. 0.2 miles away); Gen. Benjamin J. Hill (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in McMinnville.
Photographed By Judith Barber, October 18, 2012
2. W. S. "Dad" Lively Marker
Looking toward downtown McMinnville.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 17, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 19, 2012, by Judith Barber of Marietta, Georgia. This page has been viewed 608 times since then and 58 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 19, 2012, by Judith Barber of Marietta, Georgia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
