Macon in Bibb County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Candler Building
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 21, 2021
1. The Candler Building Marker
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1928.
Location. 32° 52.522′ N, 83° 42.927′ W. Marker is in Macon, Georgia, in Bibb County. Marker can be reached from Forsyth Road (U.S. 41) 0.2 miles north of Tucker Road, on the left when traveling north. Marker and building are on the Wesleyan College campus. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4760 Forsyth Rd, Macon GA 31210, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Wesleyan College Historic District (a few steps from this marker); Villa Albicini (approx. ¼ mile away); Muscadine Studios (approx. 3 miles away); Confederate States Central Laboratory (approx. 3 miles away); 152 Buford Place (approx. 3.8 miles away); Davis-Guttenberger-Rankin House (approx. 3.8 miles away); 143 Buford Place (approx. 3.8 miles away); Historic Macon (approx. 3.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Macon.
Regarding The Candler Building. Excerpt from the National register nomination for the Wesleyan College Historic District, which includes
this page online
The Candler Library Building (1928, designed by Philip Shutze) … housed the library until 1968 when the Willet Library was constructed. The two-story Candler Building has a portico with four Ionic columns. Curving stairs on either side provide entry to the upper story main level. The lower level of the portico has three arches; a doorway through the central one accesses the lower level. A concrete stringcourse and keystones over the windows provide additional decorative elements. Today the building is used as the Alumnae Center. The original reading rooms on the upper floor are now used for receptions. The building was given by Judge John Slaughter Candler of Atlanta and named in memory of his parents, Samuel and Martha Beall Candler.
Also see . . . Wesleyan College Historic District. National Register nomination (PDF) and photographs (PDF) submitted for the district, of which the Candler Building is a contributing building. (Submitted on November 27, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 21, 2021
2. The Candler Building
Credits. This page was last revised on November 27, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 27, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 333 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 27, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
