Two nice Atlanta Tours this week: Claire Watkins of HighGlossBlue gave us a tour of Atlanta's Inman Park and Things that Inspire showed us a glamorous Atlanta mansion.
I just going to point to an online tour of Georgia's railroad terminals. There are 216 terminal / depots on the list, each a handsome, practical, sturdy, flexible credit to a community. Most are more than 100 years old. Nearly all have metamorphosed to new uses.
Because I have personally been a boy all my life, I suggest you show this to the boys in your house. If you are a Georgian, you can learn good bit of history and geography without reading a word.
[Zebulon, Georgia Flickr user: jimmywayne] terminal details
You own state has plenty of them. Some cities have big-time architecture:
[Terminal Station Macon, Georgia Flickr user: drivebybiscuits1] terminal details
But most are in small towns, often the best building building in town, sometimes they outlasted the town. They are classy even in decay and ruin.
[DeSoto, Georgia, Flickr user: Amber Rhea] terminal details
What better place for a Victorian tower than Ideal, Georgia?
[Ideal Train Depot, Flickr user: jimmywayne] terminal details
With fresh paint and fresh purpose, their dignity will delight us for another 100 years.
[Adairsville, Georgia, Flickr user: jimmywayne] terminal details
Hey, there are more that 200 more in Georgia.
Thanks so much to Hooked on Houses' "Hooked on Fridays" blog party.
Thanks to Metamorphosis Monday at Between Naps on the Porch.
Terry
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Out by us, we have some cute terminals that have been repurposed. One was converted into a small town libray and another down the street from me was a restaurant and now it's a bank. We were worried about a bank taking over the building, but they hired a fantastic architect to make it look more like the original structure on the outside.
ReplyDeleteLove these terminals. Quaint...A lot of the old ones in Michigan are now made into restaurants. A great one is the GandyDancer in Ann Arbor, wonderful stone depot from years past.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
Great post! Love those old terminals. Hope the one in Desoto can be saved.
ReplyDeleteOh, I love this. Off to look at more--thanks!
ReplyDeleteThanks for showcasing these terminals. Thank goodness so many have survived. For a long time they were unappreciated!
ReplyDeleteOooooh! I happen to have thre boys in my house (and one girl) that may take a fancy to those historic finds! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThey are beautiful! It's too bad we don't use trains as much anymore.
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You are a person who truly loves architecture - and this is a great post. I love that little yellow terminal in Adairsville. Look how beautifully maintained it is.
ReplyDeleteWasn't Atlanta once called 'Terminus' because it was the intersection of so many railway lines?
Have a look a the terminals in Atlanta, most are gone now. That doesn't count the Emory and Decatur depots of those in the suburbs.
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ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous yellow on the last one. Love it!
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I've been to the Zebulon and Adairsville train depots and thank you for reminding me of wonderful memories!
ReplyDeleteWhat a unique post, thanks for sharing. I wouldn't have given those buildings a second look otherwise!
ReplyDeleteThe Hampton, Georgia depot "one of Georgia's finest small town depots. Built in 1880 in the Italianate style" is small and breathtaking, with arches upon arches. Worth a pilgrimage south of Atlanta I think.
ReplyDeleteThe Metcalf, Georgia depot is board and batten with just the right amount of charming gingerbread.
The Depot in Bradley, Georgia is now a private home.
The Comer, Georgia Depot has lavender trim.
The DuPont Georgia depot is now an antique and junk store".
The beautiful 2-story Fitzgerald Georgia depot is now city hall and museum.
Remember "Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistlestop Cafe?" Here we are at the Juliette, Georgia depot.
I love trains and train terminals. I will definitely have to share this with my cousin Brandon who is a huge train enthusiast. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLOVE this post. Thanks for sharing. I want the DeSoto one...
ReplyDeleteWhat a neat post. I'll have to pay closer attention to our local train stations--haven't traveled by train since a trip to Italy around 5 years ago. Sigh.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my blog to say hello. Sorry to hear about your wallpaper removal experience!
I have many fond memories of the old Terminal Station in Atlanta. It was a sin to tear that one down!
ReplyDeleteWe have one near us that has been converted into a restaurant. We've never been, but it looks great!
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"Pamela Terry and Edward" When I was at Ga Tech, I frequently took my Savannah friend to Terminal Station to ride the Nancy Hanks home for the weekend. I remember being there, him boarding the train, but the station itself is a blank. Glad we've got the pictures.
ReplyDeleteTerry, what a great post. I too love trains and terminals. I shall have to do a post on the one here in my city. It is ancient and I think it is made from lime stone, quarried close by, I am sure. Thanks for stopping by my little blog and leaving a kind comment. Hugs ~cindy s~
ReplyDeleteOh Terry-
ReplyDeleteMy heart just skipped a beat to see a link to my blog listed in your post! I'm still pretty new at this and these little things excite me to no end! Wonderful post, great idea to look at sources of what I call "humble architecture"-every day structures that serve a purpose can be expressions of art and beauty, too. Thanks for showing that in your post. What a pleasure!
Fabulous pics. I especially like the one that is overgrown. I can imagine ghosts bustling around!
ReplyDeleteChristi
I too, love an old train depot. I enjoyed your photographs so much.
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Glad you came by.
Rhonda
This is a great post. When we lived in Kansas City wee took our kids to the KC one because it has some great history. The Untouchables story took place there. We loved the little depot in the town we lived-Lee's Summit MO it was great.
ReplyDeleteI hope you will come for a visit.
Cheri
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Lee's Summit was our favorite town to live in. The down town shops areound the train depot are fabulous. At Christmas Santa cam in on the fire truck as all the city council members were singing Christmas Carols.
ReplyDeleteWe have an old antique Lionel train we put under the tree each year for our kids and all the adults too -- to enjoy.
Cheri
Cheri
Terry-
ReplyDeleteWas curious to hear which house on the tour was the wigwam house, I hadn't heard that term before. Seems like their is a gap in my knowledge!!
Those old stations are so quaint, and they fix up to look fabulous! Nice photos.
ReplyDelete-Angela