This landmark at the corner of College Boulevard & Savannah Avenue was later restored by Douglass Nettleton.
Savannah Avenue Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
J. G. Williams House, 1910, Statesboro
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Atlanta, Birmingham & Atlantic Railroad Depot, 1910, Fitzgerald
The old A. B. & A. depot and passenger station is one of the most interesting such structures in South Georgia with a Spanish Mission Revival style and Ludowici tile roof. It now houses the Blue & Gray Museum (on the far left) and is presently being restored.
The Altamaha Apiaries, Circa 1900, Gardi
This is one of Wayne County’s best-known landmarks. It originally served as a general store and post office; the Fancy Honey sign was added later, probably in the 1940s.
R. B. Smiley Farm, Long County
The Smiley family owned a grocery store in Ludowici for many years. My understanding is that this wasn’t a traditional farm but more a country place.
The Ludowici tile roofing was once much more common in the area, as it was manufactured in the community. The use of tile here was a recycling from earlier structures or stock.
Update: As of 2021, these structures have all been razed and a subdivision has been built on/adjacent to the site.
Alford-Mann House, 1912, Sylvester
This well-maintained Mediterranean Revival landmark is presently used as an attorney’s office. Thanks to Mary King Givens for the identification.
Grace Lynn House, Baxley
Lori Graham writes: This house belonged to Miss Grace Lynn, a very special woman…She was a native of Appling County and lived in Atlanta for many years before returning to Appling County in 1974. She was an interior decorator and a member of the First United Methodist Church, where she was active in the beautification of church grounds. She was in charge of beautification for the City of Baxley and Appling County for many years.
Coca-Cola Bottling Company, Circa 1910, Waycross
This side view really shows off the architecture of this old building, which has been abandoned for as long as I can remember. It was originally home to the Waycross Coca-Cola Bottling Company, which moved to nearby Nicholls Street in the late 1950s.
Downtown Waycross Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
Johnston House, Ludowici
This is said to have been the home of Allen Johnston, who settled the area of present-day Ludowici around 1850. The community was known as Johnston Station until 1905. If Johnston did live here, the house has been changed greatly.
The house has been locally dated to circa 1858. I’m unsure of the validity of that date but don’t completely discount it. It’s also possible that a smaller house dating to that time is hidden within this structure, with a later expansion resulting in its present appearance. It’s believed the Ludowici Tile roof was added circa 1905, and perhaps that’s when it was expanded to its present appearance. Bessie O’Neal, a granddaughter of Allen Johnston, was the last immediate family member to live here.
W. C. Wright House, 1922, Fort Valley
This magnificent work of architecture is still in the Wright family, presently owned by the great-grandson of W. C. Wright, who was a pioneer of Georgia’s peach industry and a banker.
Everett Square Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
George P. Wright House, 1922, Fort Valley
This Craftsman bungalow was built by the son of W. C. Wright, whose house can be seen in the preceding post. Note that both utilize light brick and green Ludowici tile roofs. It’s also known as the Butler house.
Everett Square Historic District, National Register of Historic Places