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Memorial Bricks, what are they?
One of the highlights of the whole streetscape is Main Street itself, paved with hundreds of commemorative bricks embossed with names of loved ones, benefactors, town characters, and leaders of days gone by. Truly a must see where many have been honored and remembered in Oliver Springs.
THE OLD TOWN STREETSCAPE...
Come visit the “Old Town Streetscape” that offers a “Look down Main Street”, with business storefronts recreated to capture the essence of the town Oliver Springs in the good ole' days. You will see things such as the old Corner Drug Store, Theatre Fountain, Oliver Theatre, Oliver Springs Banking Company, Sienknecht’s Store…and one of the highlights of the whole streetscape will be Main Street itself, paved with hundreds of commemorative bricks.
Old Town Main Street
Sienknecht Store
Department Store building of Dr. Henry C Sienknecht at 460 Main Street.
Memorial Bricks
The centerpiece of the museum will be the street itself, paved with commemorative brick honoring or memorializing relatives, town characters, notable citizens.
Oliver Springs Banking Company
Oliver Springs Banking Company
This was the town's first bank, and was chartered March 12, 1904 as the "Oliver Springs Banking Company, Inc." with H. Sienknecht, Sam Tunnell, H.C. Thompson, D.C. Richards, and J.F. Taylor as directors. A Statement of the "Oliver Springs Banking Company, Inc."
Oliver Springs Drug Store
Oliver Springs Banking Company
The Oliver Springs Drug Company Building at 101 Main Street, which was built 1906-7 by Dr. Asa Kelly Shelton. Dr. Shelton had a huge influence in Oliver Springs as he practiced medicine here for more than fifty years.
Theater Drugstore
Located next to the Oliver Theater
The Oliver Theater
The Oliver Theatre, 40 Main Street was possibly opened in the late-1940’s. It was certainly open by 1950 and was still operating in 1957. A closing date is not known.
2026 Calendars $10
The 13 month 2026 Oliver Springs Calendars here!. They can be purchased at Harvey's Furniture, and at the Historical Society Museum, Makes a great Christmas Gift for only $10. Supply is limited. Loaded with photos and history. Get yours today!