Though various sources are in conflict as to the specifics, this depot is thought to have been built by the Southern Railway between 1900-1910. It has been in use by an agribusiness company for many years.
This stunning Mediterranean Revival villa was built for Cincinnati-born Macon entrepreneur Nicholas M. Block, who owned the Central City Ice Manufacturing and the Dempsey Hotel. In 1923 it was purchased by Samuel Coleman II, owner of the Cherokee Brick Company. It was meticulously restored by the Ben Porter family in the 1970s.
Macon Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
Isadore “Izzie” Bashinski (1875-1934), who was a college roommate of Carl Vinson, moved to Dublin in 1906 and formed the Yellow Pine Lumber Company and the Oconee Navigation Company. By the end of the year he married Helen McCall, a native of Buena Vista and cousin of future Georgia governor Eugene Talmadge. Soon thereafter, they hired architect Charles Choate to build this home, one of the most unique in Dublin. It was the scene of many important social functions, including a gala with Governor Joseph M. Brown in 1908. Bashinski served on the staff of Governor Brown. Cotton was king in the South during this time, of course, and Bashinski and his brother Sam made a fortune as cotton factors, or brokers. Their Dixie Cotton Company was the largest in the south, with 25 branches throughout Georgia. Bashinski was an early proponent of business diversity and over the years formed the Consolidated Phosphate Company, Dublin Peanut Company, Citizens Loan & Guaranty Company, and the Oconee Guano Company. He was also a partner in the 12th District Fair Association, was a member of the first board of the Dublin Chamber of Commerce, the school board, and the city council. He also served as mayor during World War I. The Great Depression hit Bashinski’s multitude of businesses hard and in 1932 the family lost the home. It was purchased by Dr. E. B. Claxton, whose family remained in it for many years. Scott Thompson covers much more ground at his excellent local history page, Pieces of Our Past.
Stubbs Park-Stonewall Street Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
Brunswick Old Town Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
This house is pictured in the 1922 real photo postcard (above). The First Baptist Church relocated and the community house/library took its place. I hope to learn more about the house.
Built by architect William Wallis for Luther Martin Heard and featuring a Ludowici tile roof, this is one of Elberton’s grandest homes. It’s still owned by a descendant of Mr. Heard.
Elberton Residential Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
This fine example of Mediterranean Revival architecture was built by prominent architect T. F. Lockwood for Davis R. Andrews. Coca-Cola bottler J. T. Warren lived here for many years, as well.
Thanks to Pamela Tyler for the correction. I had originally identified this house as the Anderson-Warren House.
Americus Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
This is one of just a few surviving houses in Ludowici featuring Ludowici Tile roofs.
This Spanish Colonial/Mission Revival home, built circa 1917 for George Steadman, is one of the most architecturally unique in Waynesboro.
Waynesboro Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
A postcard dating to 1945 would suggest this local landmark was likely built around the end of World War II. At that time, the catch phrase for the business was “Court of the Lost Flower”, for the mysterious Franklinia tree (Franklinia alatamaha) first collected by John Bartram near Fort Barrington along the Altamaha River in 1765 and named for Benjamin Franklin. Though the species survives in cultivation, it was thought to be extinct in the wild by the early 1800s. The motel is still standing to the left of this structure, but is now used as apartments.
In its heyday, it was a busy roadside stopover on U. S. Highway 84. The Ludowici Tile used as awning on the restaurant today was not present in the structure’s early days. The motel did boast a Ludowici tile roof, which has since been replaced. The property was owned at one time by Mr. & Mrs. Hugh Gordon.