From the home of the state's first capitol, to being the home of the Big Orange, Historic Photos of Knoxville is a photographic history collected from the areas top archives. With around 200 photographs, many of which have never been published, this beautiful coffee table book shows the historical growth from the mid 1800's to the late 1900's of "The Marble City" in stunning black and white photography. The book follows life, government, events and people important to Knoxville history and the building of this unique city. Spanning over two centuries and two hundred photographs, this is a must have for any long-time resident or history lover of Knoxville!