Press Release
Release: Immediate
Contact: Christian
Hamilton, 706.898.5777
RE: Historic Plaque Ceremony, 80 E. Doyle Street, March
6, 2017
TOCCOA, GA – The sixth historic plaque in the
2016-2017 series of plaques dedicated to downtown buildings was unveiled on
Thursday, April 6, 2017 at 5 p.m., at 80 E. Doyle Street.
The Barron and Lawrence 5 and 10 Cent Store served
as one of Toccoa’s many “five-and-dime” stores throughout the city’s downtown
history. The building in which it was housed was constructed around 1906,
shortly before the construction of the Stephens County Historic Courthouse in
1907.
The ceremony was short
and memorable, bringing out many individuals, including city staff, city
commissioners, Historic Preservation Commission members, Downtown Development
Authority members, local residents, and the property owners.
The historic
plaque program highlights ten historic buildings in Toccoa, and the remaining
plaques are set to follow each month. Once all plaques have been installed, they
will be added to Main Street Toccoa’s Historic Walking Tour Guide. The next
historic plaque will be installed May 4th at 5pm on historic
Greyhound Bus Station.
The Main Street Office is happy to answer any
questions regarding the Historic Plaque Program. Please contact Christian
Hamilton at 706.898.5777 for inquiries.
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