National Register of Historic Places

Camak House

Athens, Clarke County, Georgia
Listed
July 6, 1975
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
75000576

About this property

Camak House, at 279 Meigs Street, Athens, Georgia, was built in about 1834 by James Camak and featured in Georgia's early railroad history. An example of Federal architecture, it has a number of features unusual for its period, including a kitchen within the raised basement, and closets. Both main floors have four rooms; the stairwell has a mahogany railing, and moldings and trim were made using a Greek key pattern. After long service as a family home, it was used as a Masonic Lodge before being bought by Coca-Cola Enterprises. In 1975 Camak House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places, but the building had by then fallen into disrepair. It was restored and used as the offices of a law firm. As of December 2011, it is for sale.

Location

279 Meigs St.
Athens, Clarke County, Georgia
33.95907, -83.38288

Categories

TRANSPORTATIONPOLITICS/GOVERNMENTARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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When was Camak House listed on the National Register?

Camak House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 6, 1975.

What type of historic resource is Camak House?

Camak House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Camak House?

The period of significance for Camak House is recorded as the industrial era.

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