Full of beautiful flowers, landscape plants and fresh local produce, Rudy’s is a wonderful example of community revitalization and involvement. Adjacent to Rees Park, it’s operated in conjunction with the Perry Wellness Center, an advocacy and employment organization assisting those with mental health issues live better lives. The staff are very helpful and knowledgeable.
Located in Rees Park, this monument honoring the soldiers of World War I was actually designed while its creator, Indiana native E. M. Viquesney, was living in Americus, though the first one to be manufactured was placed in Nashville, Georgia, prior to the erection of this one. The design was mass-produced in the 1920s and 1930s and is the most popular of its kind, with hundreds located in parks throughout the United States. It’s known as the Spirit of the American Doughboy.
Americus Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
Americus Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
Americus Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
Americus Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
This antebellum landmark (which has a virtual twin on Taylor Street) was built by James Kelso Daniel in 1847, one of the first erected on land lots sold by Dr. James Rees in what would come to be known as Rees Park. It was occupied by William A. Wilson in the 1860s, during his tenure as president of the Furlow Masonic Female College. Henry Rogers Johnson, who owned the house from 1883-1891, is thought to be responsible for adding the Victorian elements. Numerous others have owned the home, which is now a bed-and-breakfast operated by Kim and Susan Egelseer.
This fieldstone arch is a popular landmark in its own right. The extensive gardens around the home were destroyed in the EF3 tornado of 1 March 2007 but are slowly rebounding.
Americus Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
Built for prominent Americus attorney and mayor E. A. Hawkins, this landmark was designed by Gottfried L. Normann, architect of the Windsor Hotel.
Americus Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
This fine example of Mediterranean Revival architecture was built by prominent architect T. F. Lockwood for Davis R. Andrews. Coca-Cola bottler J. T. Warren lived here for many years, as well.
Thanks to Pamela Tyler for the correction. I had originally identified this house as the Anderson-Warren House.
Americus Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
Though not the best example of the form, I would call this a Stick-style-influenced house. It’s really an exotic Victorian, especially considering the pagoda-influenced bay window.
Americus Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
Americus Historic District, National Register of Historic Places