Celebrating 25 years, Chattanoogan.com to Give Away Historic Local Map
In a burst of excitement and great anticipation, Chattanoogan.com celebrates its 25th glorious year. Established on Sept. 1, 1999, this online newspaper has continued to provide the Chattanooga area with the most reliable, up-to-date news, sports, and features. A notable part of the celebrations is the giveaway contest of an historic local map.
A piece of History in Your Hands
The historic local map, known as the Shutting’s General Map of Chattanooga, Tenn., and Vicinity, boasts dimensions of five feet wide and three feet tall. It displays various localities such as Lookout Mountain, Signal Mountain, North Chattanooga, Rossville, East Chattanooga, Avondale, Bushtown, Highland Park, St. Elmo, Alton Park and extends beyond downtown Chattanooga to include Missionary Ridge.
The Shutting’s General Map, a rare and highly valued piece, vividly details the routes taken by multiple streetcar lines and railroads of the day. With the Tennessee River and various creeks and springs positioned meticulously on the map, it’s an opportunity to see Chattanooga from the historical perspective.
Exploring Cameron Hill
A special highlight of the map is the city’s historic Cameron Hill, which was in its golden window with mansions, interesting homes, and stores. Cameron Hill was a buzzing community, and the map perfectly captures its vibrant day-to-day activities. This feature undeniably makes the map an irresistible piece for those interested in the local history of Chattanooga.
Enter the Contest
Becoming the proud owner of this treasure and piece of Chattanooga’s history is easy. Simply fill out an online form available on the website. However, one condition applies: you must be capable of picking up the map in Chattanooga.
A Twenty-Five-Year Journey Worth Celebrating
This 25th anniversary celebration is a testament to Chattanoogan.com’s commitment to serving the local community with relevant and timely news. For more than two decades, readers in Chattanooga and surrounding areas have trusted the newspaper for in-depth coverage on breaking news, sports, business, local happenings, opinions, and much more.
Today, Chattanoogan.com stands strong as both a testament to resilience and a pillar of community journalism, continuing its laudable service to the Chattanooga area and beyond. By bridging the past with the present in this giveaway, Chattanoogan.com affirms their dedication to local heritage and community engagement.
Join the 25th Anniversary celebrations, participate in the contest, and you could walk away with a piece of Chattanooga’s rich and vibrant history.
