Shoe Repair Sign, Blakely
At one time, tradesmen advertised their wares by shape, as literacy was not as widespread as it is today. Very few of these “shingles” survive; this one in Blakely is one of the few remaining in South...
View ArticleTom’s Barber Shop, Blakely
Joan Herndon writes that Tom Riley and Keaton Tiner have operated this barber shop since 1963, at least, and that it is still open for business. Amazing! Dan Westbrook notes that before then it served...
View ArticleBlakely Methodist Church, 1901
The Methodists first organized in Blakely in 1853 by the circuit riding reverend Ira Cook. The first church building was located on Court Square and was shared with the Presbyterians. The congregation...
View ArticleMagnolia Lodge Neon Sign, Blakely
Blakely Court Square Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
View ArticleHistoric Commercial Architecture, Blakely
Blakely has done a nice job of preserving and maintaining the historic storefronts surrounding the courthouse. Two of the highlights are seen at right. The Blakely Theatre (1936) has been restored for...
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