Moultrie in Colquitt County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Friedlander's Department Store
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, April 18, 2022
1. Friedlander's Department Store Marker
1936 New
Louis Friedlander came to the Colquitt County area about 1907, when he was only 16 years old.
He began his Merchant career as a peddler, with a pack on his back. After a year of walking the area, he acquired a mule and wagon, which enabled him to do business over a larger area. Within a reasonable time he had established himself as a dependable peddler, who made many friends, with whom he would often spend nights. By 1908, he had saved enough to open a small 25’ store in this location. At first known as the Bargain Store, it was soon changed to Friedlander’s.
He was hardly more than a boy with a very limited capital, at the time. Yet his faith, energy, and business ability expanded the original store into one of the major department stores in South Georgia.
In 1935, Louis Friedlander realized a dream. He razed the four individual buildings and built this fine modern building, which opened in 1936 with more than 30,000 square feet of floor space, on four split-level floors.
This building is one of the finest examples of Art Deco Architecture in
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, April 18, 2022
2. Friedlander's Department Store (south elevation)
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Louis Friedlander was an exemplary citizen of Moultrie: a merchant, banker, developer, farmer, visionary, philanthropist, family man, and a friend to all.
Erected by City of Moultrie.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Art Deco series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1936.
Location. 31° 10.74′ N, 83° 47.247′ W. Marker is in Moultrie, Georgia, in Colquitt County. Marker is at the intersection of 1st Avenue Southeast (Georgia Route 37) and 1st Street Southeast (Business U.S. 319), on the left when traveling east on 1st Avenue Southeast. Marker is mounted at eye-level near the southwest corner of the subject building, facing 1st Avenue Southeast. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 31 1st Street Southeast, Moultrie GA 31768, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Old Colquitt County Jail (within shouting distance of this marker); Colquitt County Courthouse (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Colonial Dames of America Centennial Sundial (about 300 feet away); Colquitt County Confederate Monument (about 400 feet away); Totem Pole
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, April 18, 2022
3. Friedlander's Department Store Building (southwest elevation)
Regarding Friedlander's Department Store. Contributing property, Moultrie Commercial Historic District, National Register of Historic Places #94000543. The Friedlander's Department Store building today houses the Blue Sky Grill.
Also see . . . Former Friedlander's Department Store #1 Moultrie, Georgia.
This was originally Friedlander's Department Store which closed in the 1970's.(Submitted on April 19, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, April 18, 2022
4. Friedlander's Department Store Building (west elevation)
Credits. This page was last revised on April 19, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 18, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 186 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 18, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 3, 4. submitted on April 19, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
