Johnston-Hay House
National Historic Landmark

Johnston-Hay House

Macon, Bibb County, Georgia
Listed
May 26, 1971
Type
Building
Period
Pre Contact
Ref No.
71000259

About this property

The Johnston–Felton–Hay House, often abbreviated Hay House, is a historic residence at 934 Georgia Avenue in Macon, Georgia. Built between 1855 and 1859 by William Butler Johnston and his wife Anne Tracy Johnston in the Italian Renaissance Revival style, the house has been called the "Palace of the South." The mansion sits atop Coleman Hill on Georgia Avenue in downtown Macon, near the Walter F. George School of Law, part of Mercer University. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1973 for its architectural uniqueness. The 18,000-square-foot (1,700 m2), 24-room home was designed by the New York architect T. Thomas and Son. It was built in part by craftsman and artisans brought from Italy who were supervised by local master builder James B. Ayers. It has four levels and is crowned by a three-story cupola. Commissioned by imaginative owners and constructed by the most skillful workers of the time, its technological amenities were unsurpassed in the mid-nineteenth century: hot and cold running water, central heat, a speaker-tube system connecting 15 rooms, a French lift equivalent to today's elevator, in-house kitchen, and an elaborate ventilation system.

Location

934 Georgia Ave.
Macon, Bibb County, Georgia
32.84069, -83.63435

Categories

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Questions about this property

When was Johnston-Hay House listed on the National Register?

Johnston-Hay House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 26, 1971.

What type of historic resource is Johnston-Hay House?

Johnston-Hay House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Johnston-Hay House a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Johnston-Hay House has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Johnston-Hay House?

The period of significance for Johnston-Hay House is recorded as the pre_contact era, specifically around 934.

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