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Category: Architectural Movements and Styles

Leander May Residence (1863) – Columbus, Georgia
Leander May. Leander May Residence, “The Octagon House” or “May’s Folly” (1857). Columbus, Georgia.¹ ² ³

References
1. Clason, Kyle. “Historic Home Here Purchased by HCF”. The Columbus Enquirer (Columbus, Georgia), June 7, 1967, p. 13. ↩︎
2. Simmons, Sandy. “Historic ‘Folly’ Honored”. The Saturday Enquirer and Ledger (Columbus, Georgia), November 9, 1974, p. A-12. ↩︎
3. National Register of Historic Places Inventory – Nomination Form – The Octagon House or May’s Folly ↩︎
November 8, 2025
Agnes Scott Hall (1891) – Decatur, Georgia
Bruce & Morgan. Agnes Scott Hall (1891). Agnes Scott College, Decatur, Georgia.¹ ²

References
1. “At The Agnes Scott.” The Atlanta Journal, June 20, 1890, p. 4. ↩︎
2. “The Agnes Scott Institute.” The Atlanta Constitution, July 29, 1891, p. 8. ↩︎
November 4, 2025
First National Bank (1913) – Dublin, Georgia
A. Ten Eyck Brown. First National Bank (1913). Dublin, Georgia.¹ ² ³ ⁴

References
1. “Sealed Proposals for the Erection and Completion of Bank and Office Building for the First National Bank, Dublin, Georgia”. The Atlanta Constitution, April 21, 1912, p. 4. ↩︎
2. “Atlanta Firm Will Build Dublin Bank”. The Atlanta Constitution, June 3, 1912, p. 2. ↩︎
3. “Dublin National Bank Declares Dividend”. The Macon News (Macon, Georgia), January 27, 1913, p. 2. ↩︎
4. “Dublin Is Erecting Eight-Story Building”. The Atlanta Journal, January 27, 1913, p. 2. ↩︎
November 2, 2025
Fire Station Number 4 (1968) – Columbus, Indiana
Robert Venturi. Fire Station Number 4 (1968). Columbus, Indiana.¹ ² ³

References
1. Rutherford, John. “Use Ceco Architect Plan”. The Columbus Herald (Columbus, Indiana), June 10, 1966, p. 5. ↩︎
2. “City To Go Ahead With Fire Station”. The Republic (Columbus, Indiana), April 18, 1967, p. 1. ↩︎
3. The Republic (Columbus, Indiana), April 25, 1968, p. 13. ↩︎
October 31, 2025
Relic Signs: Sugar ‘n’ Spice (1961) – Spartanburg, South Carolina
Sugar ‘n’ Spice (1961). 212 South Pine Street, Spartanburg, South Carolina.

It isn’t difficult to determine the date of this roadside relic — it’s right on the sign.

Besides the 5 or 6 surviving buildings designed by G.L. Norrman, there isn’t a whole lot in Spartanburg, South Carolina, worth mentioning, but Sugar ‘n’ Spice was a pleasant surprise when I discovered it.

At its 40th anniversary in 2001, the owner revealed that he had considered removing the restaurant’s distinctive Googie-style canopy, but ultimately reconsidered: “I did a little poll, and it was not even close … the canopy’s staying.”¹

A wise decision.

Googie-style canopy at Sugar ‘n’ Spice

References
1. Restaurant celebrates 40 years SUGAR ‘N’ SPICE – GoUpstate ↩︎
October 29, 2025
Morris Brandon School (1947) – Atlanta
Tucker & Howell.Morris Brandon School (1947). Atlanta.¹

References
1. “Brandon School Modern–and Cheap”. The Atlanta Constitution, August 24, 1947, p. 3-D. ↩︎
October 27, 2025
Dobbs University Center (1987-2017) – Atlanta
John Portman and Associates. R. Howard Dobbs University Center (1987, demolished 2017). Emory University, Atlanta.¹ ²
1. Fox, Catherine. “New Emory student center like an amiable, multilevel Main Street”. The Atlanta Journal and Constitution, March 8, 1987, p. 4-J. ↩︎
2. Photos: Goodbye to the DUC | Emory University | Atlanta GA ↩︎
October 24, 2025
A.G. Rhodes Residence, “Rhodes Hall” (1903) – Atlanta
W.F. Denny. A.G. Rhodes Residence, “Rhodes Hall” (1903). Atlanta.¹ ² ³ ⁴

References
1. $2,000,000 In Buildings Going Up In Atlanta”. The Atlanta Journal, February 28, 1902, p. 5. ↩︎
2. “Home Of A.G. Rhodes To Be Modern Castle”. The Atlanta Journal, May 3, 1902, p. 5. ↩︎
3. “Beautiful And Costly Atlanta Homes”. The Atlanta Constitution, August 10, 1902, p. 6. ↩︎
4. “Personal Mention”. The Atlanta Journal, December 6, 1903, p. S5. ↩︎
October 22, 2025
General Classroom Building (1971) – Atlanta
Aeck Associates. General Classroom Building (1971). Georgia State University, Atlanta.¹ ²

References
1. “Invitation to Bid” (legal notice). The Atlanta Constitution, January 22, 1968, p. 20. ↩︎
2. “Moving Time At Georgia State”. The Atlanta Journal and Constitution, June 13, 1971, p. 14-C. ↩︎
October 20, 2025
North Decatur Presbyterian Church (1966) – Decatur, Georgia
Barker & Cunningham. Sanctuary, North Decatur Presbyterian Church (1966). Decatur, Georgia.¹ ²

References
1. “Dedication Set For Sunday”. The Atlanta Journal, October 22, 1966, p. 8. ↩︎
2. The History of North Decatur Presbyterian Church 1955-2005 ↩︎
October 18, 2025