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R. L. Weakley v. W. W. Page map exhibit (1896)

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@ Tennessee State Library & Archives

Southgate, W. B

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Map exhibit from Tennessee Supreme Court Case, showing the neighborhood at the corner of College Street and Line Street. Buildings include the Louisville and Nashville (L & N) Railroad depot, Linck's Hotel, and various stores and residences. The map also indicates prostitutes and African American residences above storefronts.Weakley sued Page for allowing prostitutes to live and work in his building therefore driving down property value in the neighborhood.

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Tennessee State Library & Archives

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Digital Library of Tennessee