The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation

The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation works to protect and preserve Georgia's historic resources and diverse cultural heritage.

An amazing ! This 2023 Preservation Award Winner located in the heart of Atlanta's historic Inman Park sat vacant and d...
10/13/2026

An amazing ! This 2023 Preservation Award Winner located in the heart of Atlanta's historic Inman Park sat vacant and deteriorating for nearly 40 years. The Victorian cottage, constructed in 1907, retained many of its original features, including windows, heart pine flooring, fireplaces, tile, trim, and hardware. However, collapsed foundation piers had created a 16-inch sag in the foundation, water was infiltrating the entire structure, and the roof was in danger of collapse. Utilizing state and federal historic tax credits, a year-long rehabilitation was completed that preserved the historic features and floorplan, while adding an approved addition at the rear of the structure. The house, a contributing property in the local historic district, has set an example for what a commitment to preservation can accomplish. Private residence.

Nominations for our 2027 Preservation Awards are now open! Nominate a worthy site at https://www.georgiatrust.org/our-programs/preservation-awards/

The William Harris Homestead, circa 1825, is an excellent example of the homes established in Walton County after the co...
10/12/2026

The William Harris Homestead, circa 1825, is an excellent example of the homes established in Walton County after the county was formed in 1818. There is a log house, and several outbuildings on the property. This historic site offers a glimpse into early 19th-century life. This home is open once a month for tours where you can explore the beautifully preserved log house, lush gardens, and scenic landscapes.

Looking for💲funding for historic preservation? Check out these upcoming grant opportunities:👉 DAR HISTORIC PRESERVATION ...
10/12/2026

Looking forđź’˛funding for historic preservation? Check out these upcoming grant opportunities:

👉 DAR HISTORIC PRESERVATION GRANTS
Deadline: October 31
The DAR Historic Preservation Grants provide financial assistance for projects that preserve historic records, objects and sites. Examples include restoration of historic buildings; digitization or preservation of documents/records; preservation of historic items/artifacts; restoration, rededication or relocation of existing historical site markers; cemetery headstone and monument conservation.
More at https://www.dar.org/outreach/historic-preservation/dar-historic-preservation-grants

👉 GEORGIA HERITAGE GRANTS
Deadline: October 31
Offered through the Department of Community Affairs Georgia Historic Preservation Division, these grants are funded by sales of the Historic Preservation License plate and are awarded to both local governments OR private secular non-profit organizations.
More at https://dca.georgia.gov/community-assistance/historic-preservation/georgia-heritage-grant

👉 THE GEORGIA TRUST GRANTS LOI
Deadline: November 20
The Georgia Trust is now accepting letters of interest for our three grant programs: The 1772 Foundation Grants for Georgia, Callahan Incentive Grants, and Wade and Mary Lu Mitchell African American Heritage Preservation Grant.
More at https://www.georgiatrust.org/resources/grants-fellowships/ or at the Grants & Fellowships link in our bio.

Before Colony Square - in the early 1900s, the area of Peachtree Street and 14th street was a new area of development. O...
10/11/2026

Before Colony Square - in the early 1900s, the area of Peachtree Street and 14th street was a new area of development. Once lined with homes, the area changed over the decades as Peachtree became more commercial. In this post we're spotlighting a couple of the homes that were in the immediate area - a 1905 banker's mansion that later became an insurance office, and a 1910 Neel Reid designed home. These properties were demolished in the construction of Colony Square.

As commercial growth moved up Peachtree throughout the 20th Century, the homes along Peachtree began to give way to commercial development. In some cases, homes were repurposed into offices.

Additionally, many homes in the area became boardinghouses during the Great Depression years, and the housing shortages that persisted throughout and after the World War 2 years.

The north side of 14th street gradually evolved into more boardinghouses or apartment buildings, with virtually all now demolished. The area completely evolved by the 1960s.

Colony Square was a new type of development in Atlanta in the late 1960s. Despite a recession in the early 1970s, the "micropolis" was largely completed by 1975.

Photos unless noted: AJC Archives at GSU Libraries, Sanborn Maps via Digital Library of Georgia

Jackson Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church was the first church erected in Wilkes County by newly freed men in 18...
10/11/2026

Jackson Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church was the first church erected in Wilkes County by newly freed men in 1867. The land was donated by Jackson Grant. The history of Jackson Chapel AME Church is uniquely tied to the Gaines family. Following the Civil War, Rev. William Gaines and Bishop Wesley John Gaines, who also co-founded Morris Brown College, established AME churches across Georgia.

10/10/2026

This Beaux Arts home in Atlanta's Inman Park was built for Asa and Lucy Candler. This 1903 home had all the modern conveniences including many electric lights throughout the home. During the Great Depression the home was converted into a boarding house. During the WW2 housing shortage, it was converted into 5 apartments. Beginning in the 1970s a series of owners restored the house to its original glory.

What is this? It's a grave house! from 2014. There are various theories regarding the origins and purpose of grave hou...
10/09/2026

What is this? It's a grave house! from 2014. There are various theories regarding the origins and purpose of grave houses in the South. These shelters were most likely for protection of the burial ground. Some grave houses have doors and windows, like a children’s playhouse, but they are not mausoleums. The two graves dating to the 1890s inside this grave house were locked in with wooden pickets, one of several common grave house designs in the South.

Historic Property for Sale in Rayle, Georgia! James C. Daniel House, c.1810. More than two centuries of history. Over 50...
10/09/2026

Historic Property for Sale in Rayle, Georgia! James C. Daniel House, c.1810. More than two centuries of history. Over 50 acres of privacy. One extraordinary Georgia country estate offered at $1,050,000. Dating to circa 1810 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the James C. Daniel House is a remarkable surviving example of Federal-style brick architecture, a style unusual in Georgia. Located near historic Washington along a quiet country road amid 50.2 acres, the property offers history, beauty, and privacy that simply cannot be recreated. The stately main residence retains the character and architectural presence of its early-19th-century origins while offering the comforts of modern living. Historic details, graciously proportioned rooms, high ceilings, and original character create a home equally suited to quiet country life and memorable gatherings with family and friends. Outside, the estate unfolds across more than 50 acres, with generous open lawn surrounding the home before giving way to wooded acreage. The setting offers exceptional privacy and a sense of escape increasingly difficult to find. A beautifully renovated two-bedroom guest house gives family and friends a private place of their own and adds tremendous flexibility to the estate. Nearby, the saltwater pool creates a resort-like setting for long summer afternoons, outdoor entertaining, and weekends spent at home. Ad.

For Further Information please contact Marina Lee at The Virtual Realty Group, 937-768-2475

to a home we visited during our 2023 Fall Ramble. The Cyrus Billingslea Barrow House, circa 1850. This Madison home i...
10/08/2026

to a home we visited during our 2023 Fall Ramble. The Cyrus Billingslea Barrow House, circa 1850. This Madison home is sometimes called The Barrow Academy. In 1885, Cyrus Barrow opened a school for boys on the ground floor. Tuition was $3.00 per month! Private residence.

Join The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation and advocates from around the state to learn about the significant thre...
10/08/2026

Join The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation and advocates from around the state to learn about the significant threats to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, how this federal regulation has played a critical role in protecting Georgia's historic resources, and how you can speak out against the drastic proposed changes. Register at the link below:

https://www.georgiatrust.org/event/virtual-event-speak-up-for-section-106/

Thursday, October 29th at 12:00
FREE EVENT, Registration Required

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