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ARCHITECTURAL TREASURES TOUR

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Architectural Treasures Tour

Architectural Treasure Tour Fitzgerald Georgia
Architectural Treasures Tour (PDF)
Printed copies of this tour are available at the Department of Tourism and the Visitor Center at the Chamber of Commerce.
This self-guided walking, biking, or driving tour explores the architecture of one of Georgia’s most fascinating cities. Fitzgerald is filled with significant historical architecture which reflects its founding in 1895 by Philander H. Fitzgerald, a Union Veteran’s pension lawyer from Indiana who was seeking a warm, receptive area of the country where aging Union veterans and their families could retire in comfort.

The architecture throughout the City represents 100 years of architectural development. Even more interesting, it represents the grand diversity of the settlers who came from across the country to settle here and build a community, representing a total of 38 states and two territories: 60% from the Midwest, 35% from the South, and 5% from other states. They came with names like Mosher, Ebzea, MacDonald, Anvich, Alphonso, Van Dyke, Abraham and Kuhn. These diverse heritages are strikingly represented in the built environment of this “magic city.”

Unlike many other historic districts which exhibit a limited number of architectural styles in close proximity, Fitzgerald’s historic residential streetscape contains a mix of styles, including Queen Anne, Victorian, Neo Classical, Craftsman, Spanish Colonial, Gothic and others. You will also see residential styles and materials that are unique to Fitzgerald. In addition, you will note such distinctions as stained glass and extensive ornamental detailing on attic vents, gables and porches.

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ARCHITECTURAL TREASURES TOUR
BICYCLE FITZGERALD TOUR
BLUE & GRAY MUSEUM TOUR
CARNEGIE CENTER TOUR
EVERGREEN CEMETERY TOUR
FIRE STATION TOUR
GRAND THEATRE TOUR
GRANITOID STRUCTURES TOUR
LIBRARY TOUR
MARKERS & MONUMENTS TOUR
POINTS OF INTEREST TOUR
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CONTACT THE DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM, ARTS & CULTURE

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Department of Tourism, Arts & Culture at The Depot
116 N Johnston Street
Fitzgerald, Ga  31750

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(229) 426-5033 (office)
(800) 386-4642

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Brandy Elrod
Director of Tourism, Arts & Culture

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Monday-Friday
8am-5pm
(excluding holidays)

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CITY OF FITZGERALD CITY HALL  |  302 E CENTRAL AVE  |​  FITZGERALD, GA 31750  |  (229) 426-5060

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E-Verify #100652  Date of Authority 2/15/2008
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