Jump to content

Jackson Building (Gainesville, Georgia)

Coordinates: 34°17′58″N 83°49′35″W / 34.29944°N 83.82639°W / 34.29944; -83.82639 (Jackson Building)
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Jackson Building
The building in 2007
Jackson Building (Gainesville, Georgia) is located in Georgia
Jackson Building (Gainesville, Georgia)
Location112 Washington Street NE, Gainesville, Georgia
Coordinates34°17′58″N 83°49′35″W / 34.29944°N 83.82639°W / 34.29944; -83.82639 (Jackson Building)
Area0.1 acres (0.040 ha)
Built1915 (1915)
Built byLevi Prater
ArchitectS.D. Trowbridge
Architectural styleClassical Revival
NRHP reference No.85001677[1]
Added to NRHPAugust 1, 1985

The Jackson Building is a historic building in Gainesville, Georgia. It was built in 1915 by Levi Prater for Felix Jackson, a businessman who also invested in railroads and steamships in Texas and Philadelphia.[2] It was the tallest building in Gainesville upon its completion.[2] It was designed in the Classical Revival style by S.D. Trowbridge.[2] It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since August 1, 1985.[1]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
  2. ^ a b c Carolyn Brooks (May 31, 1985). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Jackson Building". National Park Service. Retrieved April 22, 2019. With accompanying pictures