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Folder 17: 1890, 1890-01 - 1890-07

 File — Container: Box 1

Scope and Contents

Eleven copies of historical documents from 1890.
  1. Hardson residence for sale on corner of north and Patterson street. Apply to Dr. N.A. Williams. Hightower bought it. VT 1890-01-04
  2. Mr. J.R. Wisenbaker has just completed a handsome and [illegible] dwelling on River street. VT 1890-01-18
  3. The structure of Oak street through Mr. Force's lands and across the mile [illegible], through to the double bridges, is one of the recent events of some interest. VT 1890-01-18
  4. Mr. Holder has commenced the building of two brick buildings next to his residence on Hill avenue. Judge Peeples has the contract. VT 1890-01-25
  5. Dwelling homes for sale on Ashley street. See Joe Hightower. VT 1890-03-01
  6. Mr. David Thomas has bought the Creech lot on Central Avenue, he will build two residence houses on it. VT 1890-03-01
  7. Rev. Mr. Goodwin has completed his handsome new residence on Hill Avenue. VT 1890-03-01
  8. Mr. Joe [illegible] moved into his handsome new residence on Patterson Street, last Friday. VT 1890-03-08
  9. Mr. Marion Nelson moved into his handsome residence on Toombs street Tuesday. 1890-03-08
  10. The poor China trees look desolate. Now is a good time to clear them out of our main streets. VT 1890-03-22
  11. Mr. S. Thomas is erecting [illegible] residence corner on the Creech lot on Central Avenue. VT 1890-04-05
  12. The plans [illegible] for the city hall, after a long delay are about [illegible] and agreed upon and it is expected that [illegible] for building [illegible] VT 1890-04-19
  13. The grounds have been [illegible] for the city hall. VT 1890-05-03
  14. Mr. W. E. Converse has commenced work on his residence on the Coachman lot. VT 1890-05-10
  15. The Disciples of Christ will occupy their new house of Worship on Central avenue tomorrow. VT 1890-06-14
  16. Mr. Frank Roberts has commenced his elegant residence on Wells street. VT 1890-06-14
  17. The electric light plant will be located on the vacant lot at the corner of Toombs Street and Savanah Avenue. 1890-06-14
  18. Valdosta's business the city described. VT 1890-06-23
  19. Work has been commenced on a large two-story brick warehouse for Mr. [illegible] Crawford, on the corner of Ashley street and Central Avenue. The building will be used as a storage place for business and wagons. VT 1890-07-26
  20. The elegant residence of Mrs. Greer on Troup street is nearly completed. VT 1890-08-23
  21. Mr. W. S. Fender has bought Mr. Goodwin's residence on Hill Avenue. VT 1890-08-23
  22. The building for the Valdosta Steam [illegible] is nearing completion. Mr. Barfield, owner. VT 1890-08-23
  23. The Cool building is now the only remaining wooden structure of the olden times on Patterson street. VT 1890-06-28
  24. Mr. J. Gooden Cranford, of Echols county has returned from the State University, has located in Valdosta and will practice law with Col. West. 1890-06-28
  25. Our street railroad. 1890-06-28
  26. Death of little son of Dr. N.A. Williams VT 1890-07-12
  27. Work has [illegible] began on Mr. Lineberger's two brick stores. Mr. W.N. Boone has the contract. VT 1890-07-19
  28. The directors of the Georgia and Florida Construction Company will meet in Savannah Sunday. VT 1890-05-31
  29. A New Court House- In response to a suggestion made by the Judge in his charge to the grand jury that body investigated the matter of the need of a new court house, and in their general presentiments recommended that the county commissioners sell the west half of the court house lot , and perhaps the northeast corner, if necessary, and levy a special tax this year and next year of ten cents on the hundred dollars, and with funds thus raised, build a new court house, on the southeast corner of the said lot. It was believed that this plan will raise about 20,000 dollars with which a handsome and commodious house can be erected in a little over one year. There is a crying need for this new building. There are only four rooms in the basement of the present building to accommodate nine or ten county officials who ought to have offices of their own. The clerk's and the ordinary's offices are too small and cramped, and, [illegible] afford ordinary comfort and ease for those who are detained there by business. The tax receiver has no office, the tax collector has no office, the county commissioners has no office, the county school commissioner has no office, the sheriff has no office, and the grand jury room is small and cramped and uncomfortable. It has but three windows to afford ventilation in hot weather for 24 men, often detained in it for six or eight days at a time. The writers had a taste of it this week. VT 1890-05-31
  30. Courthouse, [illegible], electric lighting. 1890-06-07
  31. Work on Presbyterian Church is progressing. The electric light plant has been shipped and the poles for the wires are being put in position. The last Legislation granted a charter for a street railroad in Valdosta. Last Friday the incorporators met and took the preliminary steps towards organizing. ABout ten thousand dollars were subscribed to the stock of the concern. There is more talk of enlarging the Institute building. Work is progressing on the ice factory, that is the search for water. As soon as the city bonds are placed the work will progress rapidly on the City Hall. Mr. J.G. Stevens has made some additions to his residence. Mr. A.T. Reid is building a handsome two-story residence out on the Hill. VT 1890-06-21

Dates

  • Event: 1890-01 - 1890-07

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This collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 4 Boxes

Language

English

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Valdosta GA 30601 United States
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