Since debuting in the Chattanooga Times Free Press early in 2020, the “Remember When, Chattanooga?” weekly photo feature has cultivated a loyal following.
More than 2,000 people have joined a Facebook group displaying items from the series, which draws images from ChattanoogaHistory.com, a website dedicated to preserving the visual record of the Scenic City.
Sam Hall, curator of ChattanoogaHistory.com, says the feature has led to numerous readers sharing photographs, which have been added to the website.
“My goal is to have access to unique photos from our area and preserve them through digitization or donation,” Hall explained.
“I want to do more than just share a collection of photos. Anyone can do that,” he said. “I’m utilizing facial recognition [software] to confirm identities and adding features to the website to assist others with their own research such as maps and search features.”