Photograph of a stone carving on the front of the Ryman Auditorium reading "Union Gospel Tabernacle 1891" reflecting the building's original name. The carving is framed by a gothic-inspired faux-window frame.
The interior of the Ryman Auditorium showing the stage. Large oval signs on either side of the stage reads, "WSM Grand Ole Opry," as does a podium at stage left (house right). A stained-glass-inspired set piece is seen center stage near two pianos,...
The Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee. Small house at left later (1905) became the home of Congregation Sherith Israel, also known as the Fifth Avenue Synagogue. The photograph appears to have been taken in the winter as the trees are...
Program for the Nashville City School Teachers Association variety show entitled "School Daze," presented as part of the National Education Association (NEA) centennial.
Exterior of the Ryman Auditorium. Signs for WSM Grand Ole Opry, Grand Ole Opry House, and National Life & Accident Insurance Company can be seen on the building's exterior.; On an adjacent building are signs for Allright Auto Park, Opry Park, and...
Auditoriums; Historic buildings; Concert halls; Architectural elements; Stone carving
Ryman Auditorium, exterior view, front, from southwest. Signs near building advertise Pizza +, the Drake Motel, Opry Tours (tickets inside), WSM Grand Ole Opry, and National Life and Accident Insurance. Also visible are the chimney of the...
Ryman Auditorium interior, from Hardeman's Tabernacle Sermons, Volume 1, by N. B. Hardeman, image facing page 15. The full congregation can be seen in the balcony and the floor with several individuals on the railed stage in the center. The...
A photograph of the "Nashville Tabernacle" in the May 1897, Volume V, Number 5, of the Confederate Veteran magazine. Text beneath the image states that the 7th reunion of the United Confederate Veterans is to be held there June 22-24, 1897. Text...
WSM Grand Ole Opry performance on stage at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee. A sign reading "A service of National Life and Accident Insurance" is in the background on a barn stage prop.
This general view of the Tennessee Centennial and International Exposition features the Parthenon and the Memphis Pavilion in the foreground of the image. The Commerce Building, the Education Building and the Giant See-Saw are in the background of...
The house of Tom Ryman who personally designed much of the structure. Two-story wood frame Victorian with large wrap-around veranda, square tower on left, and second floor gazebo/porch; ornate iron fence around property. This is the earlier of two...
PFC Christopher Ammons is standing in a cleared area with military buildings and a truck visible behind him. He is wearing sunglasses. His sleeves are rolled up and his trousers appear dusty.
Photograph of Roy Acuff performing at the Ryman with the Smoky Mountain Boys. Several different kinds of guitars are seen, including an acoustic, electric, and slide guitar. The microphone stands are printed "WSM Grand Ole Opry" and part of the...
SP4 Christopher Ammons and SGT Eldridge at Lai Khe in May 1968. Ammons (on right) is holding a captured AK-47. These guns were originally Russian made with a high front sight and distinctive banana magazine that holds 40 rounds.
