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Commercial Block, Fitzgerald
I’m unsure as to its early history, but this building was home to Cato Furniture Company in the early 1950s, and Davis Furniture Company in 1958. Since then it’s been a number of different businesses. Thanks to Louie Harper for … Continue reading
Filed under --BEN HILL COUNTY GA--, Fitzgerald GA
Ben Hill County Jail & Courthouse, Then & Now
The circa 1910 postcard above shows the Ben Hill County Jail and Ben Hill County Courthouse, from the perspective of Sheridan Street. The 1907 courthouse featured a dome which was removed during a renovation in 1954. I’m unsure when the … Continue reading
Filed under --BEN HILL COUNTY GA--, Fitzgerald GA
Fitzgerald Hardware Building, 1897
This beautifully restored landmark is now home to Fitzgerald’s newspaper, the Herald-Leader. My grandmother worked in the back office here when it was John Henry Dorminy’s Fitzgerald Hardware Company. Some of the people I remember from those days, besides Mr. … Continue reading
Filed under --BEN HILL COUNTY GA--, Fitzgerald GA
Fitzgerald Recreation Center
A Fitzgerald landmark for decades, this old-fashioned pool hall serves what many locals consider to be the best hamburgers in town. Its pink Vitrolite facade is an interesting architectural feature, representative of Mid-Century design.
Filed under --BEN HILL COUNTY GA--, Fitzgerald GA
First National Bank Building, 1903, Fitzgerald
Home over the years to everything from the Fitzgerald Police Department, a dentist’s office, cafe, barber shop, and tattoo parlor, the First National Bank Building in recent years was known as the office of General Insurance Company. I recently got … Continue reading
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Holtzendorf Building, 1906, Fitzgerald
This view was made from the newly renovated Johnson Hardware Company Building (now “The Loft on Pine”) and shows familiar Pine Street storefronts. The Holtzendorf Building (middle) was home to Dock’s Credit Jewelry for many years.
Filed under --BEN HILL COUNTY GA--, Fitzgerald GA
Garbutt-Donovan Building, 1908, Fitzgerald
I just really liked this view of Fitzgerald’s “Five-Story Building” from the second floor of the newly renovated Johnson Hardware Company Building.
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Johnson Hardware Company Building, Circa 1901
These interior shots illustrate renovations made to this Fitzgerald landmark by local builder and preservationist Louie Harper. Louie has filled the building, which was nearly lost to a fire a couple of years ago, with antiques and modern conveniences, and … Continue reading
Filed under --BEN HILL COUNTY GA--, Fitzgerald GA
Craftsman-Style House, Lee Street
South Main Street – South Lee Street National Register Historic District
Filed under --BEN HILL COUNTY GA--, Fitzgerald GA
