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Columbus Downtown, 1860

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 178

Scope and Contents

Number 1344 – This is half of a stereograph looking east across Broad Street, between St Clair (now 11th St) and Randolph (now 12th St), about 1860. The church steeples are (1 to r) St Luke Methodist, Episcopal and First Presbyterian. The Episcopal Church no longer exists. The businesses shown are Saddlery and Harness Warehouse, owned by H. Middlebrook and Co, Hall and Moses Hardware Co, Dillingham and Denson Furniture Co and J & J Kyle Dry Good store. These 4 businesses are listed in the 1860 Columbus City Directory. The original stereograph is owned by Michael Griffith of Lilburn, Georgia. This copy was reproduced and donated by Bill C Walton, Columbus, Georgia.

Dates

  • Other: 1860

Extent

From the Collection: Unknown Linear Feet : 1 box and 2 prints

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Processing Information

The European photos are housed in the archives general collection, but the two Columbus-related prints have been placed in the Historical Photo Collection.

Repository Details

Part of the Columbus State University Archives and Special Collections Repository

Contact:
4225 University Ave
Columbus Georgia 31907 United States