Vinson's Pharmacy c 1910 - Byron GA
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member GA Cacher
N 32° 39.221 W 083° 45.585
17S E 241151 N 3616260
Vinson's Pharmacy (Closed), c. 1910.
Waymark Code: WM489N
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 07/20/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Math Teacher
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This shop, was originally constructed for Dr. Moultrie Warren as a doctor's office and drug store. Later, it became Vinson's Pharmacy, and then, finally, the Robertson's Pharmacy. Robertson's Pharmacy was a favorite gathering place for generations of Byronites. It has been completely renovated by the current owner H. W. Peavy, and currently houses the Byron Convention & Visitors Bureau and Welcome Center.

The old drugstore, a favorite gathering place for generations of Byron school children, has been restored to serve as the Convention & Visitors Bureau and Welcome Center and also the Better Hometown office.

Name of Historic District (as listed on the NRHP): Byron Historic District

Link to nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.com page with the Historic District: [Web Link]

Address:
100 Main Street Byron, Ga

How did you determine the building to be a contributing structure?: Plaque on building (Photo in gallery)

NRHP Historic District Waymark (Optional): Not listed

Optional link to narrative or database: Not listed
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