Category Archives: –TOOMBS COUNTY GA–
Elberta Hotel, 1905, Lyons
The social center of Toombs County for many years, the Elberta Hotel once hosted such notables as Margaret Mitchell and Al Capone. Restored and used as a retail location, it remains one of the busiest places in Lyons.
Filed under --TOOMBS COUNTY GA--, Lyons GA
Lyons Post Office, 1942
This is one of the most unique and last of the WPA post offices built in Georgia.
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Detail of Albino Manca Sculpture, Lyons Post Office
This image depicts a doe and fawn, in Wild Duck and Deer, by Italian sculptor Albino Manca (1897 – 1976).
Filed under --TOOMBS COUNTY GA--, Lyons GA
Vestibule, Lyons Post Office
This view shows more of Albino Manca’s wall sculpture, Wild Duck and Deer, in the background.
Filed under --TOOMBS COUNTY GA--, Lyons GA
Eagle Sculpture, Lyons Post Office
One of the most beautiful sculptures in Georgia, this eagle was created by the great Italian sculptor Albino Manca.
Filed under --TOOMBS COUNTY GA--, Lyons GA
Santa Claus City Hall Sign
Originally spelled Santa Clause, this hamlet outside Lyons was the brainchild of a farmer and businessman by the name of Greene. His classic Art Deco “Futuristic Motor Hotel” was called simply Farmer Greene. In 1941, to attract the steady stream … Continue reading
Filed under --TOOMBS COUNTY GA--, Santa Claus GA
