Emerson–Holmes Building

Emerson–Holmes Building
Emerson–Holmes Building is located in Georgia
Emerson–Holmes Building
Location566 Mulberry St., Macon, Georgia
Coordinates32°50′13″N 83°37′39″W / 32.83694°N 83.62750°W / 32.83694; -83.62750
Area1 acre (0.40 ha)
Built1859
Built byJames B. Ayres
Architectural styleItalianate
NRHP reference No.71000254[1]
Added to NRHPJune 21, 1971

The Emerson–Holmes Building is a historic building at 566 Mulberry Street in Macon, Georgia that was built in 1859. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1971.[1]

It is narrow—just 23 feet (7.0 m)—and was built to serve as dentist offices for Dr. George W. Emerson, a dentist from Hew Hampshire. It has a "distinctive" facade and interior designed by master builder James B. Ayres and possibly built by artisans from Italy who had been brought to build the P.L. Hay House. The building was used for 82 years as dentist offices by Dr. Emerson and successors. The building also has residential space on the third floor.[2]

Another NRHP listed building, the Militia Headquarters Building, was immediately adjacent to this building, but has since been demolished.

Photos

The building was surveyed by the Historic American Buildings Survey program, the photos were taken by L.D. Andrew on August 2, 1936.

  • Front elevation
    Front elevation
  • Upper part of stair hall
    Upper part of stair hall
  • Mirror in drawing room on the second floor
    Mirror in drawing room on the second floor
  • Panels and vaulted ceiling in drawing room, second floor
    Panels and vaulted ceiling in drawing room, second floor
  • Detail of double opening with iron grating in third story rear room
    Detail of double opening with iron grating in third story rear room

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ John J. McKay, Jr. (March 25, 1971). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Brown Stone Front / Emerson–Holmes Building". National Park Service. Retrieved January 17, 2017.

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