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Construction of New US 280 Bridge, Lake Blackshear
A new bridge to complement the existing bridge on US Highway 280 over Lake Blackshear is presently under construction by the Scott Bridge Company of Opelika, Alabama. It’s slated for completion in 2019.
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Watt & Holmes Hardware Building, 1908, Cordele
This marble-front commercial block is one of the nicest historic retail buildings remaining in downtown Cordele. Its condition is probably not good, but hopefully, it can be saved. Watt and Holmes was...
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Shotgun House, Crisp County
The porch is an unfortunate later addition, but the house seems to be in otherwise original condition.
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Commissary, Crisp County
Located in northwestern Crisp County near Lake Blackshear (Flint River, originally), this could have been a general store or warehouse, but considering the extensive farming operations in the area, my...
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Eclectic Farmhouse, Crisp County
While driving back to Fitzgerald the other day, I forgot something and had to turn around. The point at which I turned off the highway brought this into view. I was amazed.
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Hall-and-Parlor Tenant Farmhouse, Crisp County
This hall-and-parlor farmhouse features a so-called “preacher’s room” off the left front porch. It has been a landmark to me in my travels between Cordele and Americus for many years.
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R. A. Bedgood House, 1894, Arabi
Having last photographed this local landmark in 2009 [see the history of the house and a vintage photograph here], I was determined to get some photos before it is lost forever. I understand that the...
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