JWK & The Read House
We’ve talked about the connection between J.W. Kelly & The Read House before. But we can never talk about this history too much!
In celebration of the 150th anniversary of this historic hotel, J.W. Kelly & Co is currently working in partnership to commemorate this historic event. We’re kicking it off with a giveway (so don’t miss that!!)!
We’re also going to share more of the historic articles, advertisements, images we’ve found that connect JWK & Co and The Read House.
1867
Nashville Union & American 9-22-1867
One year after moving to Chattanooga, Kelly’s business is affected by the fire that burned down the Crutchfield House, predecessor to The Read House.
1869
Chattanooga Daily Republican. 2-3-1869.
This was Kelly’s first partnership in Chattanooga.
1872
Chattanooga Daily Herald 9-20-1872
1872
Chattanooga Evening Mail 12-18-1872.
J.G. Webb was J.W. Kelly’s business partner. Kelly was 50% owner of this restaurant. It was actually part of the hotel at the time.
1874
Chattanooga Daily Times 10-24-1874.
Side note: Mr. Hooke passed away less than three weeks after this sale.
1889
Chattanooga Daily Times 3-10-1889.
Mrs. Kelly was in attendance.
1890
Article from Chattanooga Daily Times, 9-24-1890.
1892
Chattanooga Daily Times 1-11-1892.
1892
Chattanooga Daily Times 9-6-1892
1892
Chattanooga Daily Times Special Edition 12-8-1892.
S.R. Read & J.W. Kelly both selected.
1893
Chattanooga Daily Times 5-3-1893
1893
This article from the Chattanooga Daily Times 5-26-1893
1893
Chattanooga Daily Times 7-18-1893
1895
Advertisements from the Chattanooga Daily Times 9-18-1895, page 5.
It ran again like this three days later, on page 11.
1895
Chattanooga Daily Times 10-9-1895
1898
This article from the Chattanooga Daily Times 9-30-1898.
1911
This postcard (postmarked 1911, courtesy of Picnooga), shows three important locations.
Green arrow: J.W. Kelly & Co.
Blue arrow: The Read House
Purple arrow: Deep Spring Distillery.
1914
See the Read House Cigar Shop in the hotel? From 1892 until approximately 1902, it was owned by J.W. Kelly.
1915
The green arrow points out the J.W. Kelly & Co building at 13-15 W. 9th St. The blue arrow: the Read House.
1926
Article from the Chattanooga Daily Times, 7-4-1926
1952
The green arrow points out the old J.W. Kelly & Co building at 13-15 W. 9th St. The blue arrow: the Read House. (Pic courtesy of Picnooga)
1955
The green arrow points out the old J.W. Kelly & Co building at 13-15 W. 9th St. The blue arrow: the Read House. (Pic courtesy of Picnooga)
1956
The green arrow points out the side of the old J.W. Kelly & Co building at 13-15 W. 9th St. The blue arrow: the Read House. (Pic courtesy of Picnooga)
Late 1950’s
The green arrow points out the old J.W. Kelly & Co building at 13-15 W. 9th St. The blue arrow: the Read House. (Pic courtesy of Picnooga)