I hope everyone has enjoyed all the photographs from Columbus. I will end the series with a few whimsical images of Halloween decorations I captured along the way.
Be safe out there.
Halloween Decorations, Columbus
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Category Archives: Columbus GA
United State Post Office & Courthouse, 1933, Columbus
The old main post office for Columbus is still used as the downtown branch. It has also housed the federal court house and numerous government offices. The classically influenced Renaissance Revival landmark was designed by local architect E. Oren Smith under government contract. The style is commonly found among public buildings constructed circa 1900-1930.
National Register of Historic Places
Southern Bell Building, 1942, Columbus
Southern Bell, the “phone company”, moved into this building from a smaller location in 1942. It is still owned by AT&T and is used primarily for storage.
Queen Anne Shotgun House, Columbus
This is another example of a modified shotgun house, in this case made fancy with Queen Anne elements.
Columbus Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
Eclectic Cottage, 1869, Columbus
This Georgian Cottage has undoubtedly evolved since it was built just after the Civil War, with a port cochere and ornamental brick rails on the front porch.
Columbus Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
Spanish-American War Memorial, 1953, Columbus
This memorial, located in the plaza park at Broadway and Dillingham Street, was dedicated at the National Convention of the United Spanish War Veterans in 1953. The bronze plaque features a bronze relief of the Hiker of ’98, and a quote by President McKinley: “You triumphed over obstacles which would have overcome men less brave and determined.”
Columbus Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
St. George’s Anglican Church, 1987, Columbus
Though located in the heart of the historic district of Columbus, St. George’s Anglican dates to 1987. Its simple architecture, with Gothic influence, is well-suited to the district.
Greek Revival Cottage, 1850, Columbus
This is another fine example of the Greek Revival cottage style so popular in antebellum Columbus. Like its neighbor, in the previous post, it has been expanded over time and has had decorative elements added, but to no detrimental effect.
Columbus Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
Greek Revival Cottage, Circa 1835, Columbus
This cottage has been expanded at the rear section, but retains its historic integrity. It’s one of my favorite houses in Columbus, though I have been unable to locate any history beyond an approximate date of construction. The ornamentation is a stylistic addition, likely done 20-40 years after the house was built.
Columbus Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
Goetchius House, 1839, Columbus
Richard Rose Goetchius (1814-1875) came to Columbus from New York in 1834 and quickly established himself as a prominent builder and architect. He built this grand Greek Revival cottage as a gift for his wife, Mary Ann Bennett Goetchius (1819-1878), upon their marriage in 1839. It originally stood at 11th Street and 2nd Avenue but was moved circa 1970 to save it from commercial development.
All six of the Goetchius children, five sons and a daughter, were born in the house. The two eldest sons died in the Civil War. Another son died in early childhood. One son became a Columbus lawyer and another a Presbyterian minister. Their daughter, Mary Goetchius McKinley, died in childbirth, and her daughter Mary McKinley Wellborn, eventually inherited the house. It remained in the family until 1969.
It has been completely restored by its new owners, who have transformed it into a popular gourmet restaurant.
National Register of Historic Places