110 Adamson Square - Carrollton Downtown Historic District - Carrollton, GA
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N 33° 34.811 W 085° 04.478
16S E 678686 N 3717270
The address and text identify the buildings in this district.
Waymark Code: WM110VN
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 07/26/2019
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County of building: Carroll County
Location: of building: Adamson Square & Newnan St., NE corner, Carrollton
Built: 1892
Architectural Style: vernacular
Current Occupant: Southwire
District Map, Figure 4
"The rows of attached stores feature one- to
two-story height, decorative brick detailing along the cornices and above doors and windows, flatarched windows, recessed storefronts, and large display windows.
Some buildings of note around the square include the Mandeville Building (1873); the Boykin Building (1894) ... These buildings exhibit typical characteristics of the Commercial style including large display
windows, second floor arched windows, and decorative brickwork. Businesses in the downtown
during the historic period included hardware stores, grocery stores, general stores, barbershops,
doctor's and lawyer's offices, and restaurants.
"The Boykin Building (108-110 Adamson Square) was built between 1890 and 1895 on the site of the
former Carroll House Hotel. It housed a variety of businesses over the years, including grocery
stores, a soda fountain, The People's Bank, West Georgia Bank, McGee's Bakery, and a Pizza
restaurant. ... " ~ NRHP Nomination Form
"Vernacular stylistic elements characterize the
commercial buildings surrounding the square in
Carrollton and are popular nationwide within urban
settings, particularly downtowns and Main Street
communities. Among these elements include
masonry wall surfaces, flat roofs with parapets,
elaborate cornices, and storefronts located at street
level. Brick corbeling is common, as well as other
decorative elements such as corner pilasters, and
window molds. Although these modest architectural
embellishments occur frequently, they do not
represent a distinct architectural style. There are 22
examples of commercial buildings in the survey area
exhibiting vernacular elements or total lack of stylistic
embellishment. The resource at 110 Adamson Square
(GNAHRGIS 250896) is an excellent representation.
"NAHRGIS#: 250896
Address: 110 Adamson Square
Built: 1892
Current Function: Commercial (office)
Type: Commercial Block (2+ stories)
Style: vernacular
NR Status: Contributing
~ Historical Resources Survey