Holly Springs, GA: Event Space/L&N Depot

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Street View, Jun 2022

History Cherokee and City of Holly Springs, Georgia - Official Government posted seven photos with the comment:

In 1879, the railroad transformed Cherokee County. The Holly Springs community prospered with the industry brought over the rail lines and its Depot has defined the City’s gateway for over 100 years. Recognizing the importance of saving one of the only two remaining depots in the county, the City of Holly Springs embarked on a remodel project designed to modernize the building while staying true to its roots

The renovation preserved the original bead-board walls and ceiling, but added new period-appropriate windows to brighten the space. The signatures of the original railroad agents etched into the wall were preserved for generations to appreciate. The design was similar to other L&N depots built throughout the south with Folk Victorian architectural elements such as these exterior triangular knee braces supporting the wide overhang roof. Thanks to the City’s care and stewardship, the Depot once again serves as a rental facility, reminding the community of Holly Springs’ railroad history.

See what other historic properties will win at this year’s “Historic Preservation Awards Gala” on Saturday, August 23 at the Timbers on Etowah. Get your tickets now before prices increase THIS FRIDAY by visiting historycherokee.org/gala

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Holly Springs is the kind of suburban town that has grown enough that it can be hard to find the location of the original town on a satellite map. This topo map helped me to quickly find the historic center of the town.

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