Macon in Bibb County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Library Ballroom / College Discotheque
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 13, 2018
1. Library Ballroom / College Discotheque Marker
then known as
The College Discotheque,
The Allman Brothers Band
performed their first Macon, Georgia concert on
May 2, 1969
Presented by the
Georgia Allman Brothers
Band Association
Erected by Georgia Allman Brothers Band Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment. A significant historical date for this entry is May 2, 1969.
Location. 32° 50.288′ N, 83° 37.73′ W. Marker is in Macon, Georgia, in Bibb County. Marker is on Mulberry Street (Georgia Route 49) east of 1st Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker is mounted directly on the subject building, at eye-level, just to the left of the front entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 652 Mulberry Street, Macon GA 31201, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The First Presbyterian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Hardeman Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Bibb County (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Macon Civil War Era Churches (about 300 feet away); Andersen's Jewelers (about 300 feet away); Sidney Lanier's Law Office
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Regarding Library Ballroom / College Discotheque. National Register of Historic Places #73000610 (1973)
The ballroom fell into disuse, but was later acquired by the Historic Macon Foundation after it faced demolition in the 1990's. More recently, the building was purchased by Tony Widner, of Widner & Associates, Inc., who performed a complete renovation to restore the building to its original beauty. In 2007, the building was awarded by the Historic Macon Foundation for the renovations and was placed on the National Registrar of Historic Places.
via NPS, unknown
2. Old Macon Library
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Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 13, 2018
3. Library Ballroom / College Discotheque Marker (tall view; showing related marker below)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 13, 2018
4. Library Ballroom Marker
The Alman Brothers Band played its first paid gig here.
Historic Macon Music Registry
The Charles Cox Family Trust
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 13, 2018
5. Library Ballroom / College Discotheque Marker
(side view; marker visible left of entrance)
(side view; marker visible left of entrance)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 13, 2018
6. Library Ballroom / College Discotheque
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 10, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 315 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 10, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 2. submitted on January 27, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on March 10, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
