This multi-use commercial building may be Winder’s most recognizable and has recently been restored. It may be best remembered as the home of the Peoples Bank but has also been home to a theatre and other businesses over the years.
Broad Street Commercial Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
Demolition of several storefronts on Broad Street uncovered this historic mural around 2018. A ghost sign for Tanner Hardware is located above the mural, which reads: Benson’s Bread Is Good Bread. Benson’s Bakery was founded in nearby Athens in 1918 by Howard Benson, who quickly gained a reputation for excellent products and became the leading commercial baker in the area. He delivered to Winder and other communities outside Athens and his business grew rapidly. Restoration of the mural is a current project of the Barrow Preservation Society.
Broad Street Commercial Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
This house is quite large, leading me to believe it may have been a boarding house. I hope to learn more about its history.
Athens-Candler-Church Street Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
This structure was built by the Winder Woman’s Club and is still used as a clubhouse, 90 years later. The organization was founded in 1920.
Athens-Candler-Church Street Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
Athens-Candler-Church Street Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
The original owner of this transitional Victorian was J. H. Perry.
Athes-Candler-Church Street Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
This Mediterranean Revival house is also known as the Matthews-Lynch House.
Athens-Candler-Church Street Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
Athens-Candler-Church Street Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
Built by William Perry, this house was originally sided in brick that has been covered with wood or asbestos. It also featured Ionic columns that have since been encased with wood and now appear square.
Athens-Candler-Church Street Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
Vanishing Georgia: Photographs by Brian Brown 