Tag Archives: Georgia Pool Halls

Cordele Recreation Parlor, 1939

The “Pool Room” opened in 1939, and features marble floors. It is a landmark not only in Cordele, but a treasure for all of Georgia. Thanks to Melvin Wright for pointing out that there was no image of the “pool room” on Vanishing South Georgia. I can’t believe I forgot to post it, but here it is.

A fire on 6 January 2018 did extensive damage to the interior of the pool room but the owners have stated they will be repairing and reopening in about six months.

The Poorfolks Place, Buena Vista

I think this was last used a pool hall.

Ideal Game Room

This has been a game room as long as I’ve been photographing around Ideal, but it was originally a commercial storefront with a flat roof.

Paulk’s Sporting Goods, Warwick

Rusty Hardin notes that this was primarily a pool hall in the mid to lat 1960s. Mr. Paulk was a big fellow who kept problems to a minimum.