Built by Macon’s “Merchant Prince”, T. C. Burke, this opulent home is known today as the Burke Mansion, a bed and breakfast. It is considered the finest Queen Anne in Macon and a nationally important example of the style.
Macon Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
Built by James Goddard, a Massachusetts native, this massive Greek Revival landmark was later owned by prominent Macon banker and Macon & Western Railroad president Isaac Scott. W. A. Huff bought it for $14,285 in gold in 1866, and after changing hands several times, it was purchased by William McEwen Johnston in 1893. Originally built as a half-house with just four columns, the house was expanded for Johnston by architect Peter Dennis to accommodate colonnades on three sides. Beginning in 1976, Harris and Wynell Bedgood spent many years restoring and maintaining the historic integrity of the house.
Macon Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
This house is a good example of the transitional Victorian and Eclectic styles common in the first decade of the 20th century.
Macon Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
Macon Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
This false front store with attached residence likely dates to circa 1900.
Macon Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
In the late 19th century free public libraries were a relatively new concept but Macon Mayor S. B. “Daisy” Price wanted to open such a facility that would be free to all (white) citizens of his growing community. The library formally opened on 7 January 1900 and was named for Mayor Price, who had died on 22 November 1899. The structure’s entrance originally faced Orange Street and featured a turret but a renovation and needed update by the Civil Works Administration re-oriented the library and moved the entrance to 1st Street.
Macon Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
This was built by William C. Hardy and sold a year later to Dr. Robert Collins, who served on the board that established Wesleyan College.
Macon Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
This has likely been the home of other grocery stores over the years.
Macon Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
I’ve been seeing this house overlooking downtown Macon for most of my life, and it has always been in this condition. I hope it’s restored one day.
Macon Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
This Greek Revival cottage is located on the lot adjacent to the Fears-Knight House, and because the two are very similar in design, it is thought that Jessie Fears also built this one. It was purchased by Francis S. Johnson in 1860.
Macon Historic District, National Register of Historic Places