The Holston, Historic high-rise in Knoxville, Tennessee
The Holston is a building completed in 1913 in Knoxville, Tennessee, located at the corner of Gay Street and Clinch Avenue. It features yellow brick with marble detailing on lower floors, classical elements including Ionic columns at the entrance, ornate friezes, and decorative rosettes throughout its facade.
The building was constructed in 1913 from a design by architect John Kevan Peebles and was the city's tallest structure at completion. Two additional floors were added in 1928 to support the merger with Union National Bank, but the combined Holston-Union National Bank closed in 1930 during the economic crisis until Hamilton National Bank opened there in 1931.
The building takes its name from Holston National Bank, which originally made it their headquarters and used it to show the city's economic strength. Today its classical design reminds visitors of an era when tall, solid buildings represented a community's trust and stability.
The building is located in downtown Knoxville at a central corner that is easy to reach on foot. Its proximity to other well-known landmarks such as Farragut Hotel and Tennessee Theatre makes it simple to explore the area.
Architect John Kevan Peebles came from Virginia and was one of the few working in the region, giving the building a special architectural character. The structure was fully converted to modern apartments in 1977 while preserving some original interior details.
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