This gymnasium [photographed in 2010] was part of the Warwick Consolidated School, which was built in 1923.
Warwick Gymnasium, Worth County
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Lake Blackshear Dam, 1930, Warwick
Also known as the Warwick Dam, the larger complex known as Plant Crisp was devised in 1925 as a way for Crisp County to generate its own electrical power. It’s unique in that it was the first county-owned, -constructed and -operated power dam in the United States. The reservoir it created became known as Lake Blackshear in honor of David Blackshear, the commander of nearby Fort Early. I’m amazed by the fact that Crisp County had the foresight to be power independent long before most communities had any such ideas. It has also served the area well as a recreation hub for the better part of a century.
Hay Bale Art, Warwick
Hay bale art can be seen all over South Georgia, especially in the guise of jack-o-lanterns around Halloween. This one is located at Stripling’s Sausage & Meat on Lake Blackshear in Warwick.
Historic Storefronts, Warwick
Hugh Gleaton writes: The tin clad building to the right of the post office had a doctor’s office in it in the late 40’s or early 1950’s. I believe his name was Dr. Flournoy. Regarding the post office, Louise McCord Jones recalls: My great aunt Mrs. Rossie Britt was post mistress of Warwick for many years. In the mid- and late-1950s, I loved visiting with her and her brother, my Uncle Charlie Dupree, because they both had such jovial personalities, As a young mid-century female, I thought it very impressive that my aunt had risen to the status of Post Mistress!
Aultman Farms Warehouse, Warwick
Dan Aultman writes: This building was originally the farming headquarters for the Aultman family. Later S. O. Spooner leased the turpentine rights for the Aultman forest and rented the building for his offices and warehouse.
First Baptist Church, Warwick
Poole House, Circa 1905, Warwick
Kyle Basko notes that this was built by David and Annie Poole around 1905. Ceceille Durant Poole adds: This was my father-in-law, Jim Poole’s, childhood home. He was the 10th of 12 children (two died as infants). His father, David owned the only grocery store in town and his youngest brother, Harry Poole, was the Mayor of Warwick for many years in the 1960s and 1970s. When we used to visit the house it was painted white. Many great family times and stories live in this stately home.
Folk Victorian Cottage, Warwick
This is a nice eclectic form, with hints of Queen Anne in the gable and the overall layout of a New South Cottage.
Albany & Northern Railway Depot, Warwick
Removed from its original location in an effort to preserve it, this served Warwick for much of the early 20th century. It was built between 1895-1910, as these were the operating years for the Albany & Northern Railway. Thanks to Rusty Hardin for the information. Rusty’s grandfather, Monroe Stripling [of Stripling’s Sausage & Meats fame], was the man who saved this structure.
Paulk’s Sporting Goods, Warwick
Rusty Hardin notes that this was primarily a pool hall in the mid to lat 1960s. Mr. Paulk was a big fellow who kept problems to a minimum.