City Hall (former) - Villa Rica, GA
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YoSam.
N 33° 43.888 W 084° 55.105
16S E 692848 N 3734328
This was once the city hall and police department in the rear....now the police are next door, and city hall is south side of town.
Waymark Code: WM10X7R
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 07/05/2019
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County of city hall: Carroll County
Location of city hall: Temple St & Velvin Lane (now N. Carroll Rd.), Villa Rica
Built: 1952
" ... Some buildings, however, have been altered so that they no longer convey their
historic significance. The Villa Rica City Hall and Police Department, located at 101 Temple Street
at the corner of Velvin Lane, was dramatically altered. The one-story brick building was built in the
Colonial Revival style in the 1950s. Later, the main facade and the overall form of the building was
obscured by the addition of a full-width front porch ... " ~ NRHP Nomination Form
"Villa Rica is known as the City of Gold where arts and culture are at the heart and soul of the community. The city boasts the first Gold Strike in Georgia and that history is captured daily at the Pine Mountain Gold Museum at Stockmar Park, the historical landmark for the city.
"Villa Rica is where you can experience the feel of an old mercantile or stroll along our raised sidewalks, dotted with Crepe Myrtle’s, and choose from a variety of shops and restaurants. Enjoy our Historic Downtown with its authentic architecture and be sure to stop by and view the architecture of Wick’s Tavern the oldest commercial structure in West Georgia. Visit the Pine Mountain Gold Museum where you can walk the trails where miners walked, pan for gold and gems and enjoy the museum and documentary film, all in one location! No matter what you’re looking for, you can still discover gold in Villa Rica!
"Located just 35 miles west of downtown Atlanta, Villa Rica is conveniently located just off Interstate 20. Jobs, a relatively low cost of living and access to healthcare and excellent schools are responsible for the city’s 5.1 percent population growth since the 2010 census. The city is currently experiencing an uptick in growth with an average of 24 persons moving to Villa Rica each month thanks to new industry and the expansion of existing businesses throughout the community.
"Villa Rica is rich in history and is home to Coca-Cola legend Asa Candler and Gospel Music founder Thomas A. Dorsey. The city has gained notoriety of late from such hometown celebrities as Boston Celtic Jae Crowder and comedian (and Season 8 winner of The Last Comic Standing) Rod Man.
"If you’re looking to improve your quality of life, Villa Rica is where you want to call home. We are VR!" ~ The City of Villa Rica