Emerson-Holmes Building
National Register of Historic Places

Emerson-Holmes Building

Macon, Bibb County, Georgia
Listed
June 20, 1971
Type
Building
Period
Early Republic
Ref No.
71000254

About this property

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

Location

566 Mulberry St.
Macon, Bibb County, Georgia
32.83718, -83.62739

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Nearby Historic Sites

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Nearby Battles

Wilson's Raid — Macon (April 1865)
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When was Emerson-Holmes Building listed on the National Register?

Emerson-Holmes Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 20, 1971.

What type of historic resource is Emerson-Holmes Building?

Emerson-Holmes Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Emerson-Holmes Building?

The period of significance for Emerson-Holmes Building is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1859.

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