County of building: Carroll County
Localization of building: City Hall Ave. 1st Bldg E. of City Hall , Carrollton
Built: 1950
Architect: Unknown
Architectural Style: Commercial Plain
Current Occupant: Vacant - Storage
District Map, Figure 4
The building appeared vacant when I was there (May 2019), but being worked on inside. Used, or owned by Smith Brothers, from the awnings.
Was 10 City Hall Avenue at survey and nomination, now no address.
"Buildings located in the northern portion of the district were constructed during the early to mid-20th
century and exhibit characteristics of the Commercial style with less ornamentation. These buildings
housed hardware stores, general stores, automobile repair shops, and dry cleaners." ~ NRHP Nomination Form
"The majority of the commercial buildings within the survey area may be categorized by type, or the
basic form, exclusive of any stylistic ornamentation that may be present. In other words, a commercial
type is the basic form onto which stylistic elements are placed. A defined commercial type is generally
determined by its historic plan and height. The Georgia Historic Preservation Division (HPD) defines
six (6) commercial types: community store, corner store, retail and office, single retail, multiple retail,
and office tower. Within the Carrollton Downtown Historic District Survey Area, there are no
representations of the community store, corner store, or office tower. The following chart reflects the
breakdown of commercial types within the survey area. Four resources do not conform to a specific
commercial type. An even distribution of Single Retail and Retail and Office was observed within the
survey area.
" Alternatively, a single retail commercial building is a one-story, single unit either standing alone or
adjacent to others. Built mostly between the 1880s and 1950s, this commercial type was popular across
Georgia’s small and large towns. They commonly feature flat or sloping roofs and a three-bay façade,
or storefront. The Downtown District includes 24 examples (~40%) of this building type ...
"(NARHIGS#): 250908
Address: 10 City Hall Avenue
Date of Construction: c.1950
Current Function: Vacant - storage
Type: commercial block 2-story
Architectural Style: Commercial Plain (Early 20th Century)
NRHP Status: Contributing" ~ Historical Resources Survey