Adams, John Robert; Albritton, Willie J.; Anderson, Peter; Baker, Martha Ann; Balkom, R. A. (Gus); Barnes, J. R.; Beasley, Adam; Beaty, James; Bennet, I. T.; Bennet, Spencer; Benson, F. T.; Bird, I. A.; Black, Mrs. M. P.; Bradham, A. C.; Brooks, R. C.; Bryant, Lawrence; Cameron, Henry Cunningham; Carson, Hope Odessa; Cheatham, J. C.; Collins, J. E.; Creech, David Roberson; Creech, Henry C.; Creech, Lewis Thomas; Cunningham, Henry; Davis, Carl Hall; DeLacey, R. E.; DeLannoy, John D.; Denmark, Jennie L.; Donaldson, Bessie B.; Dryden, Enoch Elijah; Dukes, E. T.; Dukes, H. C.; Eaer, Lawrence Bryant; Eisenmann, Sibyl P.; Eisenmann, James F.; Elliott, Carlton Edgar; Ervin, James Edwin; Ferrell, Converse; Fleming, Will; Geer, James Madison; Griffin, Iverson L.; Groover, Fred; Groover, Clayton; Gunn, David C.; Harden, F. R.; Harrell, Blanche W.; Harvey, Henry; Hendry, Neal C.; Holden, J. A.; Holloway, Lawrence; Horton, James; Irving, E. W.; Jenkins, Hugh; Johnson, Murray Lee; Johnson, Robert; Jones, A. B.; Jones, Frank; Jones, J. F.; Kayton, H. H.; Koonce, Chester; Lawson, Mary A.; Lewis, William Howard; Lilly, G. L.; Logan, William T.; Malloy, Evelyn Tillman; Mabbett, H. F.; Mabbett, Isaac; Mabbett, Joseph; Malloy, Evelyn Tillman; McAllister, Ola; McCall, George D.; McCall, J. H.; McCall, Robert M.; McCardel, Aurelius H.; McDonald, J. C.; McElroy, Frank; McIntosh, M. S.; McIntosh, R. C.; McNeill, Hector McAllister; McQueen, D. A.; Middleton, R. B. (Dick); Milner, Joe; Moody, Jacob; Moseley, James L.; Murray, C.; Nichols, Henry; O'Neill, James Wayne; Oelsner, Jacob; Owens, David Carroll; Padgett, Hardy; Padgett, H.; Payne, Josiah; Phelps, Sherwood A.; Porter, Landon; Powell, Mary High; Powell, W. J.; Ricks, D. L.; Rountree, S. S.; Rucker, Luke; Shearer, J. M.; Silver, W. W.; Spain, F. J.; Spiers, James Alva; Stubbs, H. W.; Taylor, J. B.; Tillman, Charles T.; Tillman, Evelyn; Trimmer, Audrey F.; Tyler, J. M.; Vickers, William F.; Wade, E. C.; Wade, M. C.; Ward, William Charlie; Watkins, Harry; Williams, Alvin Lewis; Williams, Willie; Wynne, Frances D.; Young, J. E.; Young, Jennie Y.; Young, J. E., Jr.; Young, Bessie.

A.C.L. Depot (Quitman, Ga.); Alliance Warehouse (Quitman, Ga.); Atlantic Coast Line Railroad (Quitman, Ga.); Badcock’s (Quitman, Ga.); Bank of Quitman (Quitman, Ga.); Bargain House (Quitman, Ga.); Barr’s Seafood Market (Quitman, Ga.); Boseman Electric Co. (Quitman, Ga.); Brooks County Farmers Co-op (Quitman, Ga.); Brooks County Tractor Company (Quitman, Ga.); Brunswick Pulp Land Company (Quitman, Ga.); Burnett, Thomas C. Realtor (Quitman, Ga.); Chapel Street Grocery (Quitman, Ga.); C. and V. Groceries (Quitman, Ga.); Chicken Place (Quitman, Ga.); Citizens Bank (Quitman, Ga.); Creech and Newsom (Quitman, Ga.); Crosby’s Grocery (Quitman, Ga.); Crosby’s Grocery #3 (Quitman, Ga.); Dean’s Grocery (Quitman, Ga.); Dupree Fiberglass Co. (Quitman, Ga.); Duke Rich's Grocery (Quitman, Ga.); Ella’s Beauty Shop (Quitman, Ga.); Eason and Barker Meat Market (Quitman, Ga.); Farmers’ Alliance Warehouse (Quitman, Ga.); Frances’ Beauty Shop (Quitman, Ga.); Freezer Queen (Quitman, Ga.); Grubb's Auto Store (Quitman, Ga.); Handy Grill (Quitman, Ga.); Herculean Powder Company (Quitman, Ga.); House of Ceramics (Quitman, Ga.); Jiffy Food Store #2 (Quitman, Ga.); Jim’s Grocery (Quitman, Ga.); Kaiser Agriculture Chemical (Quitman, Ga.); Keenan Auto Parts (Quitman, Ga.); Lorene’s Hairstyling Salon (Quitman, Ga.); Lois’ Beauty Shop (Quitman, Ga.); Merchants and Farmers Bank (Quitman, Ga.); Murray's Food Store (Quitman, Ga.); Newzome’s Grocery (Quitman, Ga.); Orkin Exterminating Company (Quitman, Ga.); Pincus Pecan Company (Quitman, Ga.); Quitman Auto and Tractor Parts (Quitman, Ga.); Quitman Livestock Market (Quitman, Ga.); Quitman Marble Co. Monuments (Quitman, Ga.); Quitman Minnow Farms Inc. (Quitman, Ga.); Quitman Peanut Company (Quitman, Ga.); Quitman Tire and Recapping (Quitman, Ga.); Quitman Warehouse (Quitman, Ga.); Sapp’s Garage (Quitman, Ga.); Southeastern Livestock Company (Quitman, Ga.); Southern Dime Store (Quitman, Ga.); Stevens Funeral Home (Quitman, Ga.); Super Dollar Store (Quitman, Ga.); Tanner’s Drive-In Grocery Store (Quitman, Ga.); TexGas Corporation (Quitman, Ga.); Thrifty Jim’s Grocery (Quitman, Ga.); Tommy’s Garage (Quitman, Ga.); Vance Dukes Distributors (Quitman, Ga.); Wilson Auto Parts, Inc. (Quitman, Ga.); Woody’s Seafood Market (Quitman, Ga.).

• ca-009-003-001-000_01.jpg: Fred Groover Donation to Brooks County Museum and Cultural Center, No Date. Historic records donated to museum Fred Groover recently donated three bound copies of old Grooverville Store ledgers (circa 1850’s), Liberty Baptist Minutes (1842-1960), Liberty Baptist Registrar (1843-1988) and the Methodist Conference (1856-1870) to the Brooks County Museum and Cultural Center. “I felt these records needed to be preserved, so I had them copied and bound to be placed in the museum,” said Groover. Groover’s family was one of the early settlers in the community of Grooverville near Dixie. He is now a resident of Jacksonville, Florida. Subjects: Brooks County (Ga.); Quitman (Ga.); Business enterprises--Georgia--Quitman--History; Historic buildings; Architecture; Photographs.
• ca-009-003-001-000_02.jpg: Drawing of Brooks County Library, 1933-1994. Photographs from the "Old Tyme Quitman Scenes Souvenir Album". Subjects: Brooks County (Ga.); Quitman (Ga.); Business enterprises--Georgia--Quitman--History; Historic buildings; Architecture; Photographs; Drawings; Libraries; Brooks County Library (Brooks County; Ga.).
• ca-009-003-001-000a.jpg: Unidentified house in Quitman, Georgia. No date. Subjects: Brooks County (Ga.); Quitman (Ga.); Business enterprises--Georgia--Quitman--History; Historic buildings; Architecture; Photographs; Housing; Dwellings.
• ca-009-003-001-000b.jpg: Unidentified house in Quitman, Georgia. No date (early 20th Century). Subjects: Brooks County (Ga.); Quitman (Ga.); Business enterprises--Georgia--Quitman--History; Historic buildings; Architecture; Photographs; Housing; Dwellings.
• ca-009-003-001-000d.jpg: Brooks County Courthouse, Quitman, Georgia. No Date (early 20th Century). Photographs from the "Old Tyme Quitman Scenes Souvenir Album". Subjects: Brooks County (Ga.); Quitman (Ga.); Business enterprises--Georgia--Quitman--History; Historic buildings; Architecture; Photographs; Courthouses.
• ca-009-003-001-000e.jpg: Screven Street looking east, Quitman, Ga., no date (early 20th Century). Photographs from the "Old Tyme Quitman Scenes Souvenir Album". Subjects: Brooks County (Ga.); Quitman (Ga.); Business enterprises--Georgia--Quitman--History; Historic buildings; Architecture; Photographs; Central business districts.
• ca-009-003-001-000f.jpg: Hotel Marie, Quitman, Georgia. No Date (early 20th Century). The Hotel Marie, located at the corner of East Screven and Washington Streets in Quitman, Georgia, was an iconic three-story structure that opened on December 15, 1890, with a grand ball featuring an orchestra from Savannah. Designed by architect A.H. Johnston and built by contractor S.A. Remington, the 46-room hotel was a symbol of Victorian elegance, featuring wrap-around verandas, intricate woodwork, and a dining room that hosted social events, civic club meetings, and community gatherings. Named in honor of Marie Spain, the daughter of one of the largest stockholders, the hotel served as the heart of Quitmans social life. The Hotel Marie tragically burned to the ground in 1926 after 36 years of operation, and it was replaced by the Hotel General Quitman in 1927. Subjects: Brooks County (Ga.); Quitman (Ga.); Business enterprises--Georgia--Quitman--History; Historic buildings; Architecture; Photographs; Hotels; Horse-drawn vehicles.
• ca-009-003-001-000g.jpg: M E Church, Quitman, Georgia. No date. Subjects: Brooks County (Ga.); Quitman (Ga.); Business enterprises--Georgia--Quitman--History; Historic buildings; Architecture; Photographs; Church buildings; Churches; Methodist Church; Methodists.
• ca-009-003-001-000h.jpg: A.C.L. Depot, Quitman, Georgia. No date (early 20th Century). This depot played a role in facilitating transportation and commerce for the town, being part of the main rail line for the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad. Subjects: Brooks County (Ga.); Quitman (Ga.); Business enterprises--Georgia--Quitman--History; Historic buildings; Architecture; Photographs; Horse-drawn vehicles; Railroad stations.
• ca-009-003-001-000f.jpg: Baptist Church, Quitman, Georgia. No date (early 20th Century). Subjects: Brooks County (Ga.); Quitman (Ga.); Business enterprises--Georgia--Quitman--History; Historic buildings; Architecture; Photographs; Churches; Church buildings; Horse-drawn vehicles; Baptists; Baptist church buildings.
• ca-009-003-001-000g.jpg: First Presbyterian Church, Quitman, Georgia. No date (early 20th Century). Subjects: Brooks County (Ga.); Quitman (Ga.); Business enterprises--Georgia--Quitman--History; Historic buildings; Architecture; Photographs; Churches; Church buildings; Presbyterians; Presbyterian Church.
• ca-009-003-001-000h.jpg: Screven Street Looking South, Quitman, Georgia. No date (early 20th Century). Subjects: Brooks County (Ga.); Quitman (Ga.); Business enterprises--Georgia--Quitman--History; Historic buildings; Architecture; Photographs; Central business districts.
• ca-009-003-001-000i.jpg: Baptist Church, Quitman, Georgia. No date (early 20th Century). Subjects: Brooks County (Ga.); Quitman (Ga.); Business enterprises--Georgia--Quitman--History; Historic buildings; Architecture; Photographs; Churches; Church buildings; Horse-drawn vehicles; Baptists; Baptist church buildings.
• ca-009-003-001-000j.jpg: First Presbyterian Church, Quitman, Georgia. No date (early 20th Century). Subjects: Brooks County (Ga.); Quitman (Ga.); Business enterprises--Georgia--Quitman--History; Historic buildings; Architecture; Photographs; Churches; Church buildings; Presbyterians; Presbyterian Church.
• ca-009-003-001-000k.jpg: Screven Street Looking South, Quitman, Georgia. No date (early 20th Century). Subjects: Brooks County (Ga.); Quitman (Ga.); Business enterprises--Georgia--Quitman--History; Historic buildings; Architecture; Photographs; Central business districts.
• ca-009-003-001-000l.jpg: Lee Street Looking North, Quitman, Georgia. No date (early 20th Century). Subjects: Brooks County (Ga.); Quitman (Ga.); Business enterprises--Georgia--Quitman--History; Historic buildings; Architecture; Photographs; Central business districts.
• ca-009-003-001-000m.jpg: Citizens Bank and Walker Building, Quitman, Georgia. No date (early 20th Century). Photographs from the "Old Tyme Quitman Scenes Souvenir Album". The Citizens Bank, established in 1905, was originally located in the Walker Building on South Lee Street in Quitman, Georgia. In 1918, it was absorbed by the First National Bank. Subsequently, in 1920, the Walker Building became home to the Peoples National Bank, which remained there until its merger with First National Bank in 1931. Subjects: Brooks County (Ga.); Quitman (Ga.); Business enterprises--Georgia--Quitman--History; Historic buildings; Architecture; Photographs; Banks.
• ca-009-003-001-000n.jpg: First National Bank Building, Quitman, Georgia. No date (early 20th century). The First National Bank Building is located at the corner of Lee and Screven Streets in Quitman. Built in 1910, it is described as a four-story brick structure and the tallest building in Quitman. Initially housing the First National Bank, the building went through various banking mergers and ownership changes, eventually becoming the Citizens National Bank in 1934. This building was used as a bank until 1987 when a new, modern one-story bank was constructed near the courthouse. Afterward, the old building was repurposed for insurance businesses and is now undergoing updates and modernization. Subjects: Brooks County (Ga.); Quitman (Ga.); Business enterprises--Georgia--Quitman--History; Historic buildings; Architecture; Photographs; Banks.
• ca-009-003-001-000o.jpg: Lee Street, Quitman, Georgia. No date (early 20th century). Subjects: Brooks County (Ga.); Quitman (Ga.); Business enterprises--Georgia--Quitman--History; Historic buildings; Architecture; Photographs; Carriages and carts; Central business districts; Banks; Horse-drawn vehicles.
• ca-009-003-001-000p.jpg: Unidentified house or building, Quitman, Georgia. No Date (early 20th century). Subjects: Brooks County (Ga.); Quitman (Ga.); Business enterprises--Georgia--Quitman--History; Historic buildings; Architecture; Photographs; Houses; Dwellings.
• ca-009-003-001-000q.jpg: Houses in Quitman, Georgia. No date (early 20th century). Subjects: Brooks County (Ga.); Quitman (Ga.); Business enterprises--Georgia--Quitman--History; Historic buildings; Architecture; Photographs; Houses; Dwellings.
• ca-009-003-001-000s.jpg: A drawing of the Quitman Gazebo was constructed in 1996 by the Quitman/Brooks County Chamber of Commerce. Located on the west side of the Brooks County Courthouse, the gazebo was designed as a community gathering space for the citizens of Brooks County. It serves as the venue for various events and activities, including the annual Gazebo Fest, which is usually held in October​. Subjects: Brooks County (Ga.); Quitman (Ga.); Gazebos; Historic buildings; Architecture; Drawings.
• ca-009-003-001-000v.jpg: Cotton Factory, Quitman, Georgia. No date. Subjects: Brooks County (Ga.); Quitman (Ga.); Business enterprises--Georgia--Quitman--History; Historic buildings; Architecture; Photographs; Textile industry; Factories--Georgia--Quitman--History; Cotton textile industry; Cotton.
• ca-009-003-001-012a.jpg: Downtown Quitman. Looking west on Screven Street, Quitman, Georgia, 1950. Subjects: Brooks County (Ga.); Quitman (Ga.); Business enterprises--Georgia--Quitman--History; Historic buildings; Architecture; Photographs; Central business districts.
• ca-009-003-001-012b.jpg: Brooks County Hospital, 1950. Subjects: Brooks County (Ga.); Quitman (Ga.); Business enterprises--Georgia--Quitman--History; Historic buildings; Architecture; Photographs; Hospitals.
• ca-009-003-001-012c.jpg: Brooks County Library, 1950. Quitman, Georgia. Built in 1880. Subjects: Brooks County (Ga.); Quitman (Ga.); Business enterprises--Georgia--Quitman--History; Historic buildings; Architecture; Photographs; Libraries.
• ca-009-003-001-012d.jpg: Quitman, Georgia Post Office, ca.1950. Quitman, Georgia. Built in 1880. Subjects: Brooks County (Ga.); Quitman (Ga.); Business enterprises--Georgia--Quitman--History; Historic buildings; Architecture; Photographs; Post office buildings; Postal service.
• ca-009-003-001-012e.jpg: Brooks County Courthouse, ca. 1950. Quitman, Georgia. Subjects: Brooks County (Ga.); Quitman (Ga.); Business enterprises--Georgia--Quitman--History; Historic buildings; Architecture; Photographs.
• ca-009-003-001-014.jpg: Lee Street Looking North, Quitman, Georgia. No date (early 20th Century). Colorized image. Subjects: Brooks County (Ga.); Quitman (Ga.); Business enterprises--Georgia--Quitman--History; Historic buildings; Architecture; Photographs; Carriages and carts; Central business districts; Banks.
• ca-009-003-001-015.jpg: The Bank of Quitman, Quitman, Georgia, ca. 1908. Postcard dated Jan 1908. The Bank of Quitman, established in 1888, is highlighted as the oldest and one of the strongest banks in Quitman. It succeeded a private banking institution, Denmark, Groover, and Company, founded in 1878. In 1901, the bank constructed its first permanent location, a Beaux-Arts-style building, with notable architectural details such as a two-story lobby, marble mosaics, white marble counters trimmed in black, and decorative plasterwork. The building also featured high ceilings with egg-and-dart molding, medallions, and brackets adorned with sculptures of young maidens. The bank survived the Great Depression and underwent significant changes over time. In 1980, the business relocated to 1000 West Screven Street due to space constraints, and the original building eventually became the Bank of Antiques, housing an antique store operated by James Horton. In 1997, the bank was renamed Heritage Community Bank, and in 2005, it became Ameris Bank​. Subjects: Brooks County (Ga.); Quitman (Ga.); Business enterprises--Georgia--Quitman--History; Historic buildings; Architecture; Photographs; Carriages and carts; Central business districts; Banks.
• ca-009-003-001-016.jpg: The Bank of Quitman, Quitman, Georgia. No date (ca. 1970s-1980s). Subjects: Brooks County (Ga.); Quitman (Ga.); Business enterprises--Georgia--Quitman--History; Historic buildings; Architecture; Photographs; Banks.
• ca-009-003-001-017a.jpg: The Bank of Quitman, Built in 1888. Located at South Lee and East Forsyth Streets, Quitman, Georgia. No date (early 20th century). Subjects: Brooks County (Ga.); Quitman (Ga.); Business enterprises--Georgia--Quitman--History; Historic buildings; Architecture; Photographs; Banks.
• ca-009-003-001-026.jpg: Citizens Bank and Walker Building, Quitman, Georgia. No date (ca. 1910-1920). The Citizens Bank, established in 1905, was originally located in the Walker Building on South Lee Street in Quitman, Georgia. In 1918, it was absorbed by the First National Bank. Subsequently, in 1920, the Walker Building became home to the Peoples National Bank, which remained there until its merger with First National Bank in 1931. Subjects: Brooks County (Ga.); Quitman (Ga.); Business enterprises--Georgia--Quitman--History; Historic buildings; Architecture; Photographs; Banks; Ford Model T automobile.
• ca-009-003-001-027a.jpg: Citizens Bank and Walker Building, Quitman, Georgia (ca. 1920s). This building was erected on South Lee for Citizens Bank in 1905. In 1918, the Citizens Bank was absorbed by First National. When the Peoples National Bank was chartered in 1920, it acquired and occupied this facility until it too was absorbed by First National in 1931. Subjects: Brooks County (Ga.); Quitman (Ga.); Business enterprises--Georgia--Quitman--History; Historic buildings; Architecture; Photographs; Banks; Ford Model T automobile.
• ca-009-003-001-027b.jpg: Citizens Bank and Walker Building, Quitman, Georgia (ca. 1980s-1990s). This building was erected on South Lee for Citizens Bank in 1905. In 1918, the Citizens Bank was absorbed by First National. When the Peoples National Bank was chartered in 1920, it acquired and occupied this facility until it too was absorbed by First National in 1931. Subjects: Brooks County (Ga.); Quitman (Ga.); Business enterprises--Georgia--Quitman--History; Historic buildings; Architecture; Photographs; Banks.
• ca-009-003-001-029.jpg: Citizens Bank and Walker Building, Quitman, Georgia (ca. 1910s-1920s). This building was erected on South Lee for Citizens Bank in 1905. In 1918, the Citizens Bank was absorbed by First National. When the People's National Bank was chartered in 1920, it acquired and occupied this facility until it too was absorbed by First National in 1931. Subjects: Brooks County (Ga.); Quitman (Ga.); Business enterprises--Georgia--Quitman--History; Historic buildings; Architecture; Photographs; Banks; Ford Model T automobile.
• ca-009-003-001-030.jpg: Interior of Citizens Bank and Walker Building, Quitman, Georgia (ca. 1910s-1920s). This building was erected on South Lee for Citizens Bank in 1905. In 1918, the Citizens Bank was absorbed by First National. When the People's National Bank was chartered in 1920, it acquired and occupied this facility until it too was absorbed by First National in 1931. Subjects: Brooks County (Ga.); Quitman (Ga.); Business enterprises--Georgia--Quitman--History; Historic buildings; Architecture; Photographs; Banks.
• ca-009-003-001-034.jpg: The Citizens National Bank (Old) (Fletcher/McElroy), Quitman, Georgia. No Date (ca. 1970s-1980s). Built in 1910, it is located on the corner of Lee and Screven Street. This four-story brick building was and is the tallest building in Quitman. It once housed the First National Bank which merged with Citizens Bank and later merged with the Peoples-First National Bank. It became the Citizens National Bank in August, 1934. This building was used until 1987, when the new one-story modern Citizens National Bank was built right behind the Courthouse. Kenny Fletcher bought this old bank building and used it for an insurance business. In 1999, Frank McElroy purchased it and is now in the process of updating and modernizing it. Subjects: Brooks County (Ga.); Quitman (Ga.); Business enterprises--Georgia--Quitman--History; Historic buildings; Architecture; Photographs; Banks.
• ca-009-003-001-035.jpg: First National Bank Building. Quitman, Georgia. No date. The First National Bank Building is located at the corner of Lee and Screven Streets in Quitman. Built in 1910, it is described as a four-story brick structure and the tallest building in Quitman. Initially housing the First National Bank, the building went through various banking mergers and ownership changes, eventually becoming the Citizens National Bank in 1934. This building was used as a bank until 1987 when a new, modern one-story bank was constructed near the courthouse. Afterward, the old building was repurposed for insurance businesses and is now undergoing updates and modernization. Subjects: Brooks County (Ga.); Quitman (Ga.); Business enterprises--Georgia--Quitman--History; Historic buildings; Architecture; Photographs; Banks.
• ca-009-003-001-036.jpg: Original site of the Merchants and Farmers Bank, Quitman, Georgia. No date (ca. 1985-1995). In 1898, the Merchants and Farmers Bank erected this building on the north side of East Screven near the Hotel Marie. This bank, organized in 1891, was the second bank for the city of Quitman. It first had rented quarters in the Opera House building and later rented across the street before erecting this building. In 1905, this bank was made a national bank and renamed the First National Bank. Subjects: Brooks County (Ga.); Quitman (Ga.); Business enterprises--Georgia--Quitman--History; Historic buildings; Architecture; Photographs; Banks.
• ca-009-003-001-041.jpg: David Roberson Creech and sons, Lewis Thomas and Henry C. First brick store built in Quitman, Georgia. Built, owned, and operated by David R. Creech. This old photograph was taken about 1890. Located on the corner of E. Screven St. and Culpepper St. David Roberson Creech was an influential figure in Quitman, Georgia. He built, owned, and operated the first brick store in Quitman, located at the corner of Screven and Culpepper Streets. His business, named "David Roberson Creech and Sons," involved his sons Lewis Thomas and Henry C. This store is noted as a significant historical landmark from around 1890​. Subjects: Brooks County (Ga.); Quitman (Ga.); Business enterprises--Georgia--Quitman--History; Historic buildings; Architecture; Photographs; Commercial buildings--Georgia--Quitman--History; Stores; Retail.
• ca-009-003-001-044.jpg: Hotel Marie, Downtown Quitman, Georgia. No Date (ca. 1890s-1910s). The Hotel Marie, located at the corner of East Screven and Washington Streets in Quitman, Georgia, was an iconic three-story structure that opened on December 15, 1890, with a grand ball featuring an orchestra from Savannah. Designed by architect A.H. Johnston and built by contractor S.A. Remington, the 46-room hotel was a symbol of Victorian elegance, featuring wrap-around verandas, intricate woodwork, and a dining room that hosted social events, civic club meetings, and community gatherings. Named in honor of Marie Spain, the daughter of one of the largest stockholders, the hotel served as the heart of Quitmans social life. The Hotel Marie tragically burned to the ground in 1926 after 36 years of operation, and it was replaced by the Hotel General Quitman in 1927. Subjects: Brooks County (Ga.); Quitman (Ga.); Business enterprises--Georgia--Quitman--History; Historic buildings; Architecture; Photographs; Hotels; Architecture; Victorian—Georgia—Quitman; Ford Model T automobile.
• ca-009-003-001-044a.jpg: Old Hotel Marie, Quitman, Georgia. No Date (ca. 1890s). Located on corner of East Screven and Washington Street prior to fire in 1927. The Hotel Marie, located at the corner of East Screven and Washington Streets in Quitman, Georgia, was an iconic three-story structure that opened on December 15, 1890, with a grand ball featuring an orchestra from Savannah. Designed by architect A.H. Johnston and built by contractor S.A. Remington, the 46-room hotel was a symbol of Victorian elegance, featuring wrap-around verandas, intricate woodwork, and a dining room that hosted social events, civic club meetings, and community gatherings. Named in honor of Marie Spain, the daughter of one of the largest stockholders, the hotel served as the heart of Quitmans social life. The Hotel Marie tragically burned to the ground in 1926 after 36 years of operation, and it was replaced by the Hotel General Quitman in 1927. Subjects: Brooks County (Ga.); Quitman (Ga.); Business enterprises--Georgia--Quitman--History; Historic buildings; Architecture; Photographs; Hotels; Architecture; Victorian—Georgia—Quitman; Horse-drawn vehicles.
• ca-009-003-001-045.jpg: Postcard for Hotel Marie, Quitman, Georgia. No date (ca. 1890-1925). The postcard submitted by Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Hubert shows both buildings as they looked in the early 1920s. The Hotel Marie in Quitman, Georgia, was constructed in 1890 and officially opened on December 15 of that year with a grand ball. The building was an elegant three-story structure featuring wrap-around verandas and Victorian-style decor. It was a central hub for social and civic life in the town, hosting dances, meetings, and events. The hotel contained 46 bedrooms, a dining room, meeting rooms, and a sample room used by traveling salesmen to display goods. The Hotel Marie tragically burned to the ground in 1926, after 36 years of service as a centerpiece of the community. Subjects: Brooks County (Ga.); Quitman (Ga.); Business enterprises--Georgia--Quitman--History; Historic buildings; Architecture; Photographs; Hotels; Postcards; Architecture; Victorian—Georgia—Quitman; Horse-drawn vehicles.
• ca-009-003-001-046.jpg: Stately Hotel Marie destroyed by Fire, March 18, 1927. Quitman, Georgia. "Quitman, Ga. Hotel Marie goes up in smoke." Destruction of the Marie Hotel by Fire. Subjects: Brooks County (Ga.); Quitman (Ga.); Business enterprises--Georgia--Quitman--History; Historic buildings; Architecture; Photographs; Hotels; Fires—History—Georgia—Quitman; Architecture; Victorian—Georgia—Quitman.
• ca-009-003-001-047.jpg: The Marie Hotel and Post Office, Quitman, Georgia. No date (ca. early 1920s). The Marie Hotel opened December 15, 1890 and burned in 1926. The post office opened October 14, 1916. The postcard submitted by Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Hubert shows both buildings as they looked in the early 1920s. Subjects: Brooks County (Ga.); Quitman (Ga.); Business enterprises--Georgia--Quitman--History; Historic buildings; Architecture; Photographs; Hotels; Post Offices.
• ca-009-003-001-047a1.jpg: Hotel Marie, Downtown Quitman, Georgia. No Date (ca. 1890s-1910s). The Hotel Marie, located at the corner of East Screven and Washington Streets in Quitman, Georgia, was an iconic three-story structure that opened on December 15, 1890, with a grand ball featuring an orchestra from Savannah. Designed by architect A.H. Johnston and built by contractor S.A. Remington, the 46-room hotel was a symbol of Victorian elegance, featuring wrap-around verandas, intricate woodwork, and a dining room that hosted social events, civic club meetings, and community gatherings. Named in honor of Marie Spain, the daughter of one of the largest stockholders, the hotel served as the heart of Quitmans social life. The Hotel Marie tragically burned to the ground in 1926 after 36 years of operation, and it was replaced by the Hotel General Quitman in 1927. Subjects: Brooks County (Ga.); Quitman (Ga.); Business enterprises--Georgia--Quitman--History; Historic buildings; Architecture; Photographs; Hotels; Architecture; Victorian—Georgia—Quitman.
• ca-009-003-001-047a2.jpg: Hotel General Quitman, Quitman, Georgia. No date. The Hotel General Quitman was constructed in 1927 as a replacement for the Hotel Marie, which burned down in 1926 after serving as a social and cultural centerpiece of Quitman for 36 years. The General Quitman was designed to cater to the growing business and social needs of the town but lacked the ornate Victorian charm and romantic allure of the Marie. It symbolized a transition in architectural and social styles, reflecting the modernization of Quitman during the early 20th century. Subjects: Brooks County (Ga.); Quitman (Ga.); Business enterprises--Georgia--Quitman--History; Historic buildings; Architecture; Photographs; Hotels; Postcards; Paintings.
• ca-009-003-001-047g.jpg: Drawing of Hotel Marie, Quitman, Georgia. No date (ca. 1890-1925). Hotel Marie - In 1889 Quitman leaders realized the need for hotel facilities here. F.J. Spain and Henry G. Turner were leaders in a drive to raise funds for construction and $13,000 was collected in a short time. The Quitman Hotel Company was organized and the Purcell lot on Screven Street was purchased for $1,800. A pretentious and unusually large 3-story structure with verandas extending around the building. A.H. Johnston was the architect and S.A. Remington was the contractor of the 46-room hotel. The hotel company named it Hotel Marie in honor of F.J. Spains young daughter. The Hotel Quitman is now located on the Hotel Marie site. Subjects: Brooks County (Ga.); Quitman (Ga.); Business enterprises--Georgia--Quitman--History; Historic buildings; Architecture; Photographs; Drawings; Hotels.
• ca-009-003-001-049.jpg: A.B. Jones Groceries, Coal, and Building Materials. Quitman, Georgia, no date (early 20th century). A.B. Jones sold general merchandise, brick, gravel, sand as well as coal from this location in the 700 block of East Johnson St., directly across from the South Georgia RR Depot. He had a special siding for unloading his materials into his warehouse. Coal was shipped by ACL RR and unloaded from a special car made to open from the bottom to dump the coal beneath the trestle. This picture was made in the early 1900s. Subjects: Brooks County (Ga.); Quitman (Ga.); Business enterprises--Georgia--Quitman--History; Historic buildings; Architecture; Photographs; Grocers; Grocery trade.