In Historic Downtown Douglasville

Candlelight

7th Annual Candlelight Tour Saturday, December 1, 6:30–9:30 p.m.

Sunday, December 2, 1–5:00 p.m.

Entrance Pass and Guide

Tour of Homes

Old Fashioned

2007

Special Thanks to:The Downtown Development Authority of the City of

Douglasville extends a very special thank you to:

The DDA Promotions Committee

Home Tour CommitteeJulie Hudson, Chair

Maria BartlettRenee Kell

Collin CashCVB Special Projects Manager

Entertainment SponsorWell Star Douglas Hospital

Luminary SponsorGreystone Power

Preview Party HostsDot and Dave Padgett

Homeowners/Business OwnersPrecedence, Inc.

Frankie and Tom HardingJulie and Sam Hudson

Suzie FowlerKeith and Sandra Rollins

Well Star Douglas Hospital

House DocentsPat Smith

Renee KellNancy AdamsMaria Bartlett

All volunteer hosts and hostesses and driversHudson’s Hickory House

Ace HardwareBob Smith

Keep Douglas BeautifulCity of Douglasville Staff

Please take a moment to enjoy the spectacular holiday luminaries along Campbellton Street sponsored by Greystone Power. You are also

invited to end your evening with holiday refreshments at the newly renovated medical

mall area at Well Star Douglas Hospital.

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Precedence, Inc.

Constructed in 1878 on the corner of Campbellton and Broad Streets, one of Douglasville’s first dry goods stores was established by Samuel N. Dorsett,

David Wade Price and Samuel A. McElreath. Dorsett and his partners were among the Founding Fathers of our city. Individually, they served in many capacities. Dorsett served as City Postmaster, County Treasurer, and Clerk of Superior Court and was co-owner with Price of The Weekly Star newspaper. Price also served as County Treasurer, Coroner and City Councilman as well as established a business selling meats. McElreath served on the City Council. The two-story building remained a Dry Goods store until the 1930s, but its occupants and use varied greatly as Douglasville grew. In the 1940s, it became a bus station; in the 1950s, it was a dress shop and pool hall and by the 1990s, it was a probation office. The upstairs has been occupied by doctor’s offices as well as the County Coroner.

In 1996, Precedence, Inc. purchased and fully renovated the solid brick building. The business now uses the space for offices and a conference room with private areas for a kitchen and bathroom. Original window weights and nails remain in the structure as well as three original fireplaces in the upstairs rooms. Care was taken to save as much of the original ceilings as possible. The glass window transoms date to 1878.

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Harding Residence

This urban farmhouse in the Victorian vernacular style was the family home of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Adams. County records date its construction to

1930, but it is believed to have been constructed several years earlier. Harold and Minnie Adams raised seven children in this home; two of them were born in what is now the dining room.

Mr. Adams was well known by Douglasville residents as he was a Postman and also offered eggs for sale in his backyard. Mrs. Adams was a plant lover and some of her heirloom specimens continue to thrive in the yard today.

This lovely home had unfortunately fallen into disrepair until Tom and Frankie Harding purchased it in 2001. Faced with the challenge of having bought “two big trees and a front door,” the Hardings saved this house from the danger of collapse and basically rebuilt the home from the inside out. With the help of Dan Harrison, brother of Mrs. Harding, the couple realized their vision of this home by adding square footage to the space and completely remodeling the interior. An almost seamless addition of the enormous great room and kitchen were made to the rear of the home.

Mrs. Harding’s bold and elegant design style can be enjoyed throughout the house. Thanks to her clever use of scale and finish, the home flows gracefully from old to new. Pay close attention to the unexpected discovery under the living room: a root cellar that is now repurposed as a delightful bedroom/retreat for grandchildren.

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Hudson Residence

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Construction began in 1935 on this stately Tudor Revival home and was completed in 1938. Perched on a slight hill above Campbellton Street, it was the home of Mr.

W. S. “Doc” O'Neal and his family for 70 years until Julie and Sam Hudson took possession of it in 2005. Active members of the community, the O’Neal family have been central to the fabric of our town. “Doc” O’Neal was a pharmacist who owned O’Neal’s Drugstore on Broad Street (now the Irish Bred Pub), served two terms as Mayor of Douglasville in the 1950s, was a founder of the Commercial Bank, a trustee of the United Methodist Church and helped to organize the Hospital Authority. Established by his sons Bill and Jerre, long-time residents will also remember O’Neal's men’s store, (currently City Hall), as a purveyor of fine clothing for men and boys.

Although it was built during the Great Depression, this brick home was not short on modern conveniences or elegant details. The arched doorways, plaster walls, French doors, brass and porcelain door knobs are all original to the home.

Solid cherry floors were used in the “public” rooms while less expensive maple was installed in the family quarters. The Hudson’s took an almost archeological approach to their renovation. They discovered original sinks and toilets in the garage and used them to update and fully restore the two bathrooms. Many original light fixtures, particularly the Art Deco sconces in the formal living room, were found in the basement and installed. Circa 1935 green and black porcelain tile still packs a punch in the large, renovated kitchen with a 21st century farmhouse sink.

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Hartley,Rowe &Fowler, P.C.

Attorneys at LawEst. 1979

• Corporate Law• Estate Planning• Litigation• Planning & Zoning• Real Estate

6622 East Broad StreetDouglasville, Georgia 30134(770) 920-2000www.hrflegal.com

n  Your ticket must be exchanged for the Tour Program Guide at the Downtown Douglasville Welcome Center on O’Neal Plaza at 6694 East Broad Street after November 15, 2007 or during the Tour.

n  You must present your Tour Program Guide to be admitted to the homes.

n  No tickets will be sold or exchanged for the Tour Program Guide at the Tour properties. Again, tickets must be exchanged at the Downtown Douglasville Welcome Center on O’Neal Plaza.

n  Shuttle service is available during the Tour.  Shuttles will depart from the City parking lot on Church Street, and at the First Presby-terian Church on Campbellton Street.

n  The Downtown Douglasville Welcome Center, located on O’Neal Plaza, is headquarters for the Tour. Normal Welcome Center hours are Monday through Friday,  8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; tickets for the Tour are available from 4:00–9:00 p.m. on Saturday,  December 1, 2007, and 12:00–5:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 2007. For more information, call 770-947-5920.

n  Café Noel opens at 4:00 p.m. Entertainment 4:00–6:00 p.m. Fountain Tree Lighting is at 6:00 p.m. 

n  The Candlelight Tour of Historic Homes takes place in private homes which are graciously opened to the public by generous Douglasville residents. 

n  This is a self-paced, self-guided walking tour.  Sites included on the walking tour vary in architectural styles and periods. Many properties are high stooped with 8–12 steps to climb for entry. Please be aware that not all historic homes are not wheelchair accessible.

n  Participants may visit the sites in any order and at their own pace, within the allotted hours.

n  Please wear appropriate walking shoes. High-heeled shoes are not recommended for the tour, as they may damage historic wood floors. Flat-soled shoes are much more comfortable for strolling uneven streets and sidewalks.

n  Photography or videotaping is not allowed inside the properties.

n  All tour participants must exchange this Ticket for the Tour Program Guide, which identifies the sites on tour.

n  Well-supervised children with a ticket are welcome; strollers or children carried by parents are NOT allowed in the historic homes.

n  The buildings on the Tour are privately owned and occupied. The owners reserve the right to refuse admittance to any person at any time.

n  The Tour will take place rain or shine. No refunds or exchanges will be made.   

n  For more information call 770-947-5920 or stop by the Downtown Douglasville Welcome Center.

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Parking is extremely limited along the tour route. Shuttle Service will be available during the tour on Saturday and Sunday. Shuttles will depart from the City of Douglasville’s Parking lot located at Price Avenue/Church Street and from the First Presbyterian Church on Campbellton Street. Shuttles will stop at each location on the tour and will run continuously from 6:30 until 9:30 p.m. on Saturday and 1–5 p.m. on Sunday.

You may also walk the Tour, which is about one mile, and well-lit by Greystone Luminaries.

T O U R M A P

1 Precendence, Inc. 6644 Broad St.

2 Harding Residence 8530 Campbellton St.

3 Hudson Residence 8692 Campbellton St.

4 Fowler Residence 8815 Campbellton St.

5 Rollins Residence 8970 Campbellton St.

Douglas Wellstar Hospital

Fowler Residence

Built in three stages from 1949 to 1955, this classic brick ranch remains the family home of Mr. and Mrs. Alpha (Sonny) Fowler, Jr. The couple met

while serving in Italy during WWII and married on the Isle of Capri. After the War, Sonny and Suzie settled in his hometown of Douglasville and continue to be one of our “First Families.” Through the years, the Fowlers have entertained state and national luminaries in their home, including Governor Carl Sanders, Governor Lester Maddox and First Lady Rosalyn Carter. While Mrs. Fowler was busy with their four children, her husband entered the political scene, becoming Douglasville’s first statewide elected state official. He held office as a member of the Public Service Commission as well as served seven terms as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives.

Mr. Fowler also helped organize Douglas County Federal Savings and Loan in 1959, (now BB&T). He passed away in 2005.

Their home is a reflection of 1950’s era sensibilities and showcases the Fowler's dedication to family. The prim, Victorian style parlor is complimented by the gallery of family photos in the formal study. Impressive in its size for a mid-century home, the extra large family room and kitchen continues to be a central gathering place for family and friends. The master bathroom was recently renovated to incorporate updated fixtures and a lovely garden tub.

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Rollins Residence

This mid-century, classic ranch was built in 1956 by Chester Williams for Dr. and Mrs. Claude Vansant. A native of Douglasville, Dr. Vansant

established a thriving practice here and was beloved by his patients. Not only was an office in his home designed so that he could receive patients during off-hours, but he also made house calls. In his time off, he was an avid golfer. It was Dr. Vansant’s driving force that helped to establish Douglasville's West Pines Golf Course. As the home of one of Douglasville’s “First Families,” the Vansant house was often a gathering place for large social events for adults and children. With its expansive lawn, swimming pool and numerous rooms, the home was an ideal place for play for the Vansant's six young children and their friends.

Great excitement and curiosity surrounded the construction of this home, as the Vansant’s incorporated design elements that are still considered “modern” today. Purchased by the John Bleakley, Sr. family in 1972 and the Gwen Maurer family in 1978, the structure has undergone an extensive rehabilitation by Keith and Sandra Rollins upon their purchase of the home in 2005. Great care has been taken to preserve the circa 1956 kitchen with its original Thermador stainless steel ovens and surface unit, curved cabinet doors, spring-loaded, swing-up work surfaces, and multiple built-ins. The study is clad in rare worm-wood chestnut; a species wood now impossible to find and replace. The guest bathroom sink has a “water-fountain” faucet. Many of the bedroom closets have built-in drawers for storage.

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Campbellton Street

Campbellton Street, one of myriad place names that speak to the history of our community, is the focus of our 7th Annual Candlelight Tour in Historic

Downtown Douglasville. Named after the former town of Campbellton, once the county seat of a thriving Campbell County in the 1800s, the street honors the memory of a place to which Douglasville owes its existance. By 1870, settlers in northwest Georgia found that travelling across the vast Campbell County in order to do business in Campbellton, located just east of the Chattahoochee, to be a burdensome commute. The travel time sometimes exceeded two days! So, by order of the Georgia General Assembly, Douglas County was born in 1870 from a part of the oversized Campbell County, creating a community and services that would be located more centrally to the needs of pioneers west of the river. The trading post at “Skint Chestnut,” along the old Indian Trail, became the location of the new town of Douglasville in 1875. Sixty years later, however, the remaining land in the county of Campbell was absorbed by today’s Fulton and Campbellton was soon abandoned and forgotten.

In her history, Douglas County, Georgia, From Indian Trail to Interstate 20, Fannie Mae Davis chronicles the lives, events and places that shaped our community. Our tour takes her book's title quite literally. We celebrate our history by beginning at the corner of Broad Street and Campbellton at one of our town’s oldest commercial buildings and proceed almost an even mile down the same street to conclude at one of the most progressive homes built in the 1950s.

Campbellton Street remains a main artery into Downtown Douglasville and these addresses reflect the direction of growth of our town. As the sons of our founding families established their own residences, several settled in new homes a few steps away from the dense, older Downtown. Today a bustling residential thoroughfare lined with mature trees, Campbellton Street once traversed open land dotted with farmhouses. Indeed, many fine neighborhoods sprang from new side streets as the demand for ”close-in” living increased.

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Photos, above and right: 8863 Campbellton Street. R.L. Smith is pictured here just as he finished building this house in 1946. He and his wife Helen moved in on Christmas Eve 1946. Having fought in WWII, Mr.. Smith got a GI loan to buy the property and build the house.

6694 East Broad Street. July 4th, around 1965 or ’66, taken with a little Kodak instamatic. This building is now the Downtown Welcome Center.

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8854 Campbellton Street. The Wallace family built this house in the 1950s. In the 1960s it was the home of local dentist, Dr. Bert Hopper and his family. By the late 1960s, James Haddle Jr. and his wife Gail raised their sons here. Today, the home is the residence of local attorney Mike Miller.

The O’Neal Drug Company building is now being renovated into the “Irish Bred Pub.”

S P O N S O R

Douglasville Downtown Development

Authority and the Main Street Program

are working hard to revitalize

Downtown. For volunteer opportunities

please contact us at 770-947-5920.

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