Dodson Family Photos Give Glimpse Into Life On Cameron Hill

The John Luther Dodsons were among those who experienced life near the top of Cameron Hill when it was still in its heyday.

Their granddaughter, Sally Reid, passed on several interesting photos from that time period on Cameron Hill.

There are several views taken from Boynton Park at the north end of Cameron Hill that show several of the houses just below on Cameron Street.

Other views were taken along the stylish East Terrace, where the Dodsons lived for about eight years.

John L. Dodson and Lola Campbell were married Dec. 23, 1920, in McMinn County.

By 1927 they were living at 500 Cherry St. in Chattanooga.

The next year they were in a large house at 629 East Terrace on the uphill side of the fashionable street. Across the street was a long row of apartment buildings that show up in some of the photos.

The house was just across from the block where the line of East Terrace mansions began at West Ninth, starting with the stone beauty belonging to builder John Wesley Adams. 

The Dodsons remained on the East Terrace until 1936 when they moved to 714 E. 5th St. and then to 835 McCallie Ave.