Exposition palace · Nashville, United States
The Parthenon
- Dated
- 1897; rebuilt 1920–31
- Declared purpose
- Fine arts gallery for the 1897 fair
- Today
- Survives (rebuilt)
- Architect of record
- William Crawford Smith, architect: about 58 when credited (1895, born 1837). Build time on record: about 2 years (1895–97).All architects of record →
Hidden history
Found, Not Built
A full-size copy of the Athens Parthenon, rebuilt in concrete. Inside is a 42-foot Athena.
Rebuilt to the inch
The 1920s rebuild copied the 1897 building exactly.
Greece in Tennessee
A pyramid stood next to it in 1897.
Questions worth asking
- Why rebuild a fair building at full size?
Possible original uses
- Temple
- Gallery
What the photos show
Surrounding Buildings
Old buildings nearby in Nashville. Compare the stone, the domes and the dates.
Lost Buildings
Neighbours that were torn down or burned. Tap one for its photos.
Further viewing
Episodes from My Lunch Break (Michael Kruse), the main lens for this app. They open on YouTube.
