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Central of Georgia Railway, Depot, 1885, Gordon
This typical depot of the Central of Georgia was discontinued in 1985 and restored in 2003. It is now home to a railroad and kaolin museum. Gordon is one of the main hubs of Georgia’s kaolin industry.
Penn Chevrolet Murals, Gordon
Penn Chevrolet was Gordon’s dealership and located adjacent to this building (if I understand correctly), which has murals honoring the business on both sides.
Old Water Tower, 1923, Gordon
Water towers of this type are known as stand pipes.
Papermill Road, Gordon
A nice stone veneer building large enough to have been a hotel is located at the corner of Macon Road and Papermill Road.
Unions are fairly rare in Georgia, but in areas with heavy industry they survive.
Main Street, Gordon
I’ll identify some of these buildings as I learn more. I hope all these structures can be saved and utilized.
Milledgeville Road, Gordon
The north side of the tracks, Milledgeville Road, still retains most of its historic architecture, as well.
Macon Road, Gordon
Macon Road is actually a street on the south side of the railroad tracks in Gordon. Many of the older storefronts have been restored.
Mt. Zion Primitive Church, Wilkinson County
H. C. Melton General Merchandise, Circa 1900, Allentown
Allentown is known for being located in four counties. The majority of the community, though, is located in Wilkinson County. Elizabeth Copeman writes: Allentown was first called Cross Roads, then Cool Springs, then Allen’s Cross Roads and finally, Allentown. Allentown was named for Mr. Willis Allen, the first merchant and large landowner. His store was at the location where the store in the picture now stands. The store in the picture is believed to have been built c. 1900 by Isaac A. Adams. It was first run by I.A. Adams and later by his brother E.C. Adams and later by Leo White Adams, wife of E.C. Adams. Sallie Dickens purchased the store c 1912 and rented it to I.C.G. Rabun who operated it from 1914-1919. Joseph Dickens operated it froom 1919-19224 when it was subsequently operated by E.C. Adams until 1935. In 1946, Mr. H.C. Melton purchased the building, remodeled it and opened it again as a store.It was Mr. Melton who painted the building for the first time.