Category Archives: Tifton GA
Town Terrace Motel, Tifton
This was originally known as Van Gundy’s Motor Court (sometimes called the Pink Motel). It was owned and operated by Violet Virginia Van Gundy and her brother, Jack. Miss Van Gundy, who died in 2010, played “Baby Violet” on the … Continue reading
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Elias Branch House, Tift County
Thanks to Harriett Lawrence for the identification. Harriet’s grandfather, Jehu Branch, was the brother of the home’s owner. The family still owns and farms the land today.
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Tifton Coca-Cola Bottling Works, Circa 1936
Elberton, Swainsboro, and Brunswick all have Coca-Cola buildings very similar to Tifton’s (likely designed by the same architect), which now houses a doctor’s office.
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Cotton Mill Girls, Tifton, 1909
Photograph by Lewis Hine; Courtesy of the Library of Congress Lewis W. Hine’s (1874 – 1940) photographs are credited with bringing to the national consciousness the plight of child laborers in early twentieth century America. Social historians consider these images a major influence … Continue reading
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Lake Say-Hi!, Tifton
Thanks to Ed Dorminey for historical background, which is visible in the comments section of this post.
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Myon Hotel Building, Tifton
Built for I. W. Myers in 1906. http://www.tifton.net/myonhistory.html
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Prince Avenue, Tifton
This is known as the home of Mrs. Cassie Sears; thanks to Darcie Norton for the identification and history.
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