Alpharetta in Fulton County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Oliver-Waters-McCollum Warehouses
circa 1910
Photographed By David Seibert, June 6, 2012
1. Oliver-Waters-McCollum Warehouses Marker
Inscription.
Oliver-Waters-McCollum Warehouses. circa 1910. Originally the three buildings faced the National Highway, now Old Roswell Road, which was the main road from Roswell to Dahlonega. A brick facade was added in the 1970s. In 1909, John A. Oliver constructed the two-story Oliver warehouse. The first story held offices for Alpharetta Free Press, a federal government cotton allotment office, and Dr. W.W. Phillips. The second story was used for Odd Fellows Lodge and later Alpharetta Masonic Lodge 235. Prior to 1914, D.P. Waters constructed the Waters warehouse, a concrete two-story building, which connected the Oliver and McCollum structures. In the 1940s, it became a chenille factory. The McCollum warehouse was built around 1909. Tenants included a Star Buggy dealer, a Ford automobile dealership and Peavey's store. The only known elevator in Milton County was installed here and still exists.
Originally the three buildings faced the National Highway, now Old Roswell Road, which was the main road from Roswell to Dahlonega. A brick facade was added in the 1970s. In 1909, John A. Oliver constructed the two-story Oliver warehouse. The first story held offices for Alpharetta Free Press, a federal government cotton allotment office, and Dr. W.W. Phillips. The second story was used for Odd Fellows Lodge and later Alpharetta Masonic Lodge 235. Prior to 1914, D.P. Waters constructed the Waters warehouse, a concrete two-story building, which connected the Oliver and McCollum structures. In the 1940s, it became a chenille factory. The McCollum warehouse was built around 1909. Tenants included a Star Buggy dealer, a Ford automobile dealership and Peavey's store. The only known elevator in Milton County was installed here and still exists.
Erected 2008 by City of Alpharetta. (Marker Number 12.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1909.
Location. 34° 4.531′ N, 84° 17.711′ W. Marker is in Alpharetta, Georgia, in Fulton County. Marker is at the intersection of Milton Avenue and Old Roswell Street, on the right when traveling east on Milton Avenue. Touch for map.
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Marker is at or near this postal address: 20 Milton Avenue, Alpharetta GA 30009, United States of America. Touch for directions.
More about this marker. The marker is part of the Alpharetta “History Walk,” a walking tour of historic sites in the city.
Photographed By David Seibert, June 6, 2012
2. Oliver-Waters-McCollum Warehouses Marker
Photographed By David Seibert, June 7, 2012
3. Oliver-Waters-McCollum Warehouses
The Milton Avenue facade
Photographed By David Seibert, June 6, 2012
4. Oliver-Waters-McCollum Warehouses
The Old Roswell Street facade, the original front of the buildings
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 8, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 520 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 8, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.