County of building: Carroll County
Localization of building: City Hall Ave., 1st bldg E. of Rome St., south side, Carrollton
Built: 1935
Architect: Unknown
Architectural Style: Commercial Plain
Current Occupant: Robinson Karate Dolo
District Map, Figure 4
"A new brick warehouse was constructed on the
south side of City Hall Avenue (105 City Hall Avenue) between 1900 and 1905 on the site of a
smaller warehouse that was in existence prior to 1885. The new warehouse was a wholesale
grocery and feed store until the early 1960s. It currently houses an antique mall." ~ NRHP Nomination Form
"Buildings located in the northern portion of the district were constructed during the early to mid-20th
century and exhibit characteristics of the Commercial style with less ornamentation. These buildings
housed hardware stores, general stores, automobile repair shops, and dry cleaners." ~ NRHP Nomination Form
"The majority of the commercial buildings within the survey area may be categorized by type, or the
basic form, exclusive of any stylistic ornamentation that may be present. In other words, a commercial
type is the basic form onto which stylistic elements are placed. A defined commercial type is generally
determined by its historic plan and height. The Georgia Historic Preservation Division (HPD) defines
six (6) commercial types: community store, corner store, retail and office, single retail, multiple retail,
and office tower. Within the Carrollton Downtown Historic District Survey Area, there are no
representations of the community store, corner store, or office tower. The following chart reflects the
breakdown of commercial types within the survey area. Four resources do not conform to a specific
commercial type. An even distribution of Single Retail and Retail and Office was observed within the
survey area.
" Alternatively, a single retail commercial building is a one-story, single unit either standing alone or
adjacent to others. Built mostly between the 1880s and 1950s, this commercial type was popular across
Georgia’s small and large towns. They commonly feature flat or sloping roofs and a three-bay façade,
or storefront. The Downtown District includes 24 examples (~40%) of this building type ...
"(NARHIGS#): 250892
Address: 109 City Hall Avenue
Date of Construction: c.1935
Current Function: Robinson Karate Dojo
Type: free standing - Single Story
Architectural Style: Commercial Plain (Early 20th Century)
NRHP Status: Contributing" ~ Historical Resources Survey