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Royal Theatre, 1937, Hogansville
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Dublin Theatre, 1934, Dublin
Dublin’s Martin Theatre has recently been restored and is part of the wonderful historic promenade that includes the Carnegie Library, Christ Episcopal Church, and the Fred Roberts Hotel. A community performance and event space now known as Theatre Dublin, it hosts numerous concerts and events throughout the year.
Dublin Commercial Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
Montezuma Motor Company, Circa 1920
This Art Deco landmark was built for the Tom Huston Frozen Foods Company and was converted for use as the Montezuma Motor Company around 1950. It was a Ford Dealership.
Montezuma Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
President Theatre, 1935, Manchester
Originally part of the Martin group, the President Theatre was designed by Atlanta architect McKendree Tucker (1896-1972) and Albert Howell (1904-1974). It was named the President, of course, for FDR’s association with the area. After many years of serving Manchester, it closed in the 1980s. It’s being completely restored and is back in business.
Fickling Lodge No. 129, 1920, Butler
Note the ghost sign for the City Barber Shop on the right of the building.
Butler Downtown Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
Automobile Dealership, Dawson
The faded signs on this building indicate that it sold furniture but D. A. Bolton writes that it was built as an early automobile dealership. He notes that the service area was on the second floor and cars were lifted by a large lift that’s still intact today. After the auto dealership closed, it was a John Deere dealership for a time. The furniture business here was short lived and apparently the last tenant.
Dawson Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
Angus Motel Sign, Washington
The Art Deco elements of this sign suggest it probably dates to the 1940s. The motel is still standing but appears to be a residential property.
Elbert Theatre, 1940, Elberton
Opened on 23 February 1940 by Lucas & Jenkins, the Elbert Theatre was damaged by fire in 1950 but reopened soon thereafter. It stopped showing movies in 1967 and for a time served as a youth center. Purchased by the city in 1989, it was eventually restored for use as a theatre in 2001. Today, it hosts live shows and first-run movies.
Elberton Commercial Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
Mitnick Chevrolet, Tallapoosa
Tallapoosa Commercial Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
West Theatre, 1941, Cedartown
I’ve seen many Georgia theatres in my travels and even had the opportunity to photograph some for the Fox Theatre Institute a couple of years ago, but this is one of the most unique and fascinating I’ve yet encountered. Designed by the architectural firm of Tucker & Howell, it was originally owned by the LAM Amusement Company. Over the years, it’s been painted in multi-colors and with a black and white theme, but owner Ken Browning told me that the current palette is closest to the original. It shows first-run movies and has recently been digitized. The allegorical reliefs [Drama & Music] flanking the entrance were designed by Georgia sculptor Julian Hoke Harris. A detail of Music is pictured below.
Cedartown Commercial Historic District, National Register of Historic Places