This video is a computer generated model of existing Main Street Tupelo, as a four-lane section, provided courtesy of RPM Transportation Consultants. The model analyzes typical traffic movement along Main Street during peak traffic time (estimated at around 5:20 p.m.) Main Street currently handles an average of about 18,000 vehicles per day.
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Downtown Tupelo 1928
Building on a Downtown Legacy...The City of Tupelo has maintained a viable Downtown Commerce for over 100 years, producing a Main Street economy that is cherished. Long term master planning efforts like the Main Street Enhancement Project will ensure that Tupelo sustains its Downtown environment for many years to come.
1920's - Progress of Main Street
Looking east on Main Street, notice the artesian well at Spring Street intersection. Circa 1920.
1920's - Progress of Main Street
We see a huge WELCOME sign across the street at the Mobile and Ohio Railroad in this 1920's postcard. View from Broadway intersection.
1930's - Progress of Main Street
WOW! Watermelon season in this l1930's scene taken alongside Thomas-Kincannon-Elkin Drug Store.
1940's - Progress of Main Street
The 1940's card pictures Main Street at the Spring Street intersection, west view. Signs of various businesses can be readily seen.
1940's - Progress of Main Street
Taken from a little further west than previous postcard, this 1940's card shows Pryor's and Spight's Stores a the Broadway intersection.
Main Street Today
Note: If you have historic pictures of Main Street, please post them here or send them to info@tupelomainstreet.com.
I can't believe they would consider this. This make east main traffic awful! You don't need a city planner to know that. With money as tight as it is now, how can anyone justify this?
ReplyDeleteI am so excited for the bike lanes! FINALLY!
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