Pyramidal Cottage, Twin City
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Tag Archives: Georgia Hip-Roof & Pyramidal Structures
Hip-Roof Cottages, Meridian
Hidden on the edge of the road by thick woods today, these utilitarian hip-roof cottages are some of the last surviving examples of a vernacular style that was once widespread among the African-American communities of the coastal counties, as well as many areas of the state.
Because of their isolation, there is not a good way to photograph them other than showing them in their present state. They will eventually succumb to the ravages of time, but I think they are very important examples.
Old Library, Willacoochee
This log building once served as the Willacoochee library. It has most recently been used as a thrift shop by the United Methodist Church.
Joseph Ellie Cross House, Midville
Floyd Cross writes: This was the home of Joseph Ellie Cross & family; He was the Masonic leader in 1913 when the 1st lodge was built which later became the Bank of Midville & now the city hall. In Sept. 1939 he & most of his family were killed in a horrific auto & log truck collision at the Hopeyoulikeit intersection near Statesboro. His wife was paralyzed in the accident & received specialized care in the house until her demise in about 1960.
Pyramidal Cottage, 1920, Bogart
Some might call this style Gothic Revival and others, Queen Anne. Its construction date would suggest the influence of both.
Pyramidal Cottage, Washington County
Tom Marlow House, Circa 1870, Pulaski County
I’ve been passing this old farmhouse all my life and somehow it has survived. It looked just like this 20 years ago, so maybe it will be around for a long time to come. It’s actually a pyramidal roof cottage with and extension at the back.
Pyramidal Cottage, Fitzgerald
Hip-Roof Farmhouse, Glascock County
Earl Collier House, Lilly
I’ve always liked this pyramidal cottage and was amazed it was still someone’s home until very recently. It appears to have taken on some storm damage since the last time I was through Lilly. Jason DeBerry identified it as the Earl Collier House, and Shane Collier writes: “I also grew up in it as a child. Earl is my grandfather and he raised his kids in it for a little and so did my father Shane Collier with his kids for a little time. The house was 2 bedroom 1 bathroom had I believe 3 fire places that were bricked in all the years I can remember.”