Echoes from the Storefront: The Hobbs Collection

Echoes from the Storefront: The Hobbs Collection in UPIKE’s Weber Art Gallery. Curated by Elisha Taylor, the exhibit features early 20th-century Pikeville photographs once displayed in Hobbs General Store, celebrating shared memory and community identity.
From September 23, 2025 to October 31, 2025
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Curator: Elisha Taylor, University Archivist

Reception: Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Gallery Hours (Weber Art Gallery):

  • Monday: 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday: 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday: 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. & 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
  • Thursday: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
  • Friday: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Curator’s Statement:
The Hobbs Collection showcases a series of enlarged community photographs once displayed in the windows of Hobbs General Store—Pikeville’s first dime store, founded by Robert Hobbs in the early 20th century. Passersby were invited to identify the individuals pictured, with names recorded on the back before each image was replaced. Though many faces remain unknown, this exhibit celebrates Pikeville’s enduring spirit through shared memory and community connection. It’s a tribute to the simple, powerful question: Do you know who this is?