These are actually more from the archives despite being close to Americus for over a month now. A photo walk there is still on the agenda. But I had a couple of photos of downtown buildings that I was already happy with.
Americus was founded in 1832 and for decades was just a small town where the Sumter county courthouse was located. After the arrival of the railroad, the city became a cotton distribution center and one of the top 10 largest cities in the state and the “Metropolis of Southwest Georgia.” It was in this atmosphere that a large hotel, the Windsor opened in Americus in June of 1892. This mammoth nod to the Victorian era managed to remain active into the 1970′s when it finally sputtered into silence. By the 1980′s, Americus was set to revive the Windsor, which reopened as a tourist destination a second time in 1990.
Historic Windsor Hotel in Americus, Georgia
Another quick image from Amerius, more lovely victorian brickwork and charm, this building was empty the last time I noticed it. I’ll have to check in again soon and see if something has opened here, but I really like the red brick work against those skies. There’s something reassuring and solid about the architecture that appeals to me and I hope some of you as well!
Old Facades - Americus, Georgia
