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1926 – Dobyns-Bennett High School building opens

February 17, 1926 By wpmaster

This building is now John Sevier Middle School. … [Read more...]

1922 – Riverview Hospital

February 2, 1922 By wpmaster

Riverview Hospital on Netherland Inn Road was formed. … [Read more...]

1922 – Kingsport Press established

February 2, 1922 By wpmaster

Kingsport Press established with John B. Dennis as Chairman of the Board. First contract was with Woolworth chain for mass production of a miniature clothbound series of the classics. Photo from Archives of the City of Kingsport. … [Read more...]

1921 – Abraham Lincoln School opens

February 17, 1921 By wpmaster

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1921 – Andrew Jackson School opens

February 17, 1921 By wpmaster

Photo from the Archives of the City of Kingsport. … [Read more...]

1921 – Kingsport Public Library opened

February 17, 1921 By wpmaster

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1920 – Allen Dryden Sr., opens first architectural firm

February 17, 1920 By wpmaster

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1919 – Construction of White City

February 17, 1919 By wpmaster

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1919 – Kingsport Book Club formed

February 17, 1919 By wpmaster

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1919 – Kingsport High School

February 2, 1919 By wpmaster

Kingsport High School graduates 3 students. … [Read more...]

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