Tag Archives: Georgia Colleges & Universities

Price Memorial Hall, 1879, Dahlonega

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Perhaps the most iconic symbol of Dahlonega, the gold-clad steeple of Price Memorial Hall represents the University of North Georgia and the history of gold mining in the area. It can be seen from many vistas around the city. The leafing was added in 1973, from gold mined in the surrounding area. As of 2019, it has been given a fresh “coating” of gold.

The property was deeded to the state in 1871. North Georgia College was established in 1873 and when the old U. S. Mint branch burned in 1878, it was replaced by the present structure, which came to be the administration building for the college. In 1934 it was named the Price Memorial Building for William Pierce Price, founder and first president of the board of trustees of North Georgia College [now the University of North Georgia].

National Register of Historic Places

Hansford Hall, 1913, Dahlonega

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I believe this has only recently been renamed Hansford Hall. It was built in 1913; J. F. Moorefield was the architect.

North Georgia College Library, 1939, Dahlonega

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Typical of New Deal architecture, the old North Georgia College (now the University of North Georgia) library was built by the Federal Works Agency and is now used for classrooms, I believe.

Straus-LeVert Memorial Hall, 1856, Talbotton

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This beloved landmark was built as the LeVert College for Young Women by Lazarus Straus (1809-1898), a Belgian merchant whose business was the forerunner of the Macy’s chain. This was a Methodist school and merged with Collinsworth Institute in 1879. It closed in 1907 and was used as a public school until 1926. Many years after moving away from Talbotton and founding Macy’s, the Straus family made gifts to ensure the preservation of this important structure. Madame Octavia Walton LeVert (1810-1877), for whom the LeVert Female College was named, was the granddaughter of George Walton, a Georgia Signer of the Declaration of Independence.

LeVert Historic District, National Register of Historic Places

Georgia Normal College & Business Institute Dormitory, Abbeville

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Best known as the Shedd House today, this landmark originally served as a boarding house/dormitory for the Georgia Normal College & Business Institute, which was located across the street. The school opened in 1899 and this house is its only surviving link, to my knowledge. A postcard of the dormitory can be seen here, but it depicts a much larger building with the same architecture. This leads me to believe this may just be a portion of that original structure, also referred to as the Central Hotel. According to Doni Helms, whose grandfather Shedd owned the building after its public use, it also served as a boarding house for railroad workers for a time. He recalls that the brass room numbers could still be found on the doors when they first moved in. Doni has written a book about his experiences in this house and growing up in Abbeville called Tales from 316 Depot Street.

Sharp Hall, 1912, Young Harris

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Sharp Hall houses the office of the college president, the Myers Student Center and the campus bookstore. The lower floor was the dining hall when I was a student here.

Young Harris College Historic District, National Register of Historic Places

Susan B. Harris Chapel, 1892, Young Harris

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Built as a memorial to the wife of Young Harris College’s benefactor, Judge Young L. G. Harris, this lovely chapel has been the center of student life on campus since its construction. It was renovated in 2009. When I was a student here, it was a place of refuge but also a place of learning. I was fortunate to hear a reading by the late novelist Raymond Andrews here in 1988.

Young Harris College Historic District, National Register of Historic Places

Atkinson Hall, 1896, Milledgeville

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The oldest building on campus built by the college, Atkinson Hall was named for Coweta County legislator and future Governor William Y. Atkinson who was instrumental in the establishment of Georgia Normal & Industrial College, which was  later to be known as Georgia State College for Women, Georgia College, and finally, Georgia College & State University. I’m proud to be an alumnus.

Milledgeville Historic District, National Register of Historic Places

Terrell Hall, 1908, Milledgeville

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Originally named Lamar Hall in honor of R. N. Lamar, one of the original members of the Board of Directors of Georgia State College for Women, the name was changed in 1913 because Lamar was a vocal opponent of school president Marvin Parks. The board chose to honor recently deceased Governor Joseph M. Terrell with the name change. Today, it’s considered one of the most architecturally unchanged buildings on the campus.

Milledgeville Historic District, National Register of Historic Places

Early Postcard Views of Tifton

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Tifton GA Antique Postcard Love Avenue Methodist Church Dirt Streets Collection of Brian Brown Vanishing South Georgia USA 2014
Love Avenue and Methodist Church, Circa 1907

I’ve been collecting antique postcards of South Georgia towns since I was in college, beginning in 1988.

Tifton GA Antique Postcard Class of Stump Pullers ABAC 2nd District Ag School Collection of Brian Brown Vanishing South Georgia USA 2014
Class of Stump Pullers, Second Congressional District Agricultural School [Known as ABAC today]

Most of these were not used, but they date from 1905-1925.

Tifton GA Antique Postcard Myon Hotel Collection of Brian Brown Vanishing South Georgia USA 2014
Hotel Myon, Circa 1912

I recently inherited a large collection and like to share them from time to time.

Tifton GA Early View of Downtown Business Section Antique Postcard Collection of Brian Brown Vanishing South Georgia USA 2014
Business Section

What is most apparent in these images is how much a wilderness the area still was in the early 20th century.

Tifton GA Antique Postcard Early Automobile Dirt Road Pine Trees Collection of Brian Brown Vanishing SOuth Georgia USA 2014
Through the Pines, Near Tifton

Growth and prosperity seemed to be all around, though.

TIfton GA Antique Postcard E L Vickers House Collection of Brian Brown Vanishing South Georgia USA 2014
E. L. Vickers Residence