Milledgeville in Baldwin County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

The Walker Building

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 7, 2022

1. The Walker Building Marker

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The Walker Building was originally called the Male Convalescent Building. It was built in 1884 and opened for use in 1886. The Walker Building served as an admission ward for white males. This building was faithfully used to treat patients until closing in 1974.

Redevelopment Appeals 40,000 square feet • E-shape of building makes for easier construction • Able to separate building at the front corridor without damaging the front • Restoration of the façade •300,000 bricks available to recycle

Dangers Ceiling on third floor has fallen through • Home to small mammals, snakes and insects • Walls contain mold, peeling paint, algae and hazardous materials • Foliage has grown over large portions of the building

[Caption] The current state of a large corner room inside of the Walker Building

Erected by Central State Hospital Redevelopment Authority.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1884.

Location. 33°

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 7, 2022

2. The Walker Building Marker

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3.136′ N, 83° 13.267′ W. Marker is in Milledgeville, Georgia, in Baldwin County. Marker is on Swint Avenue Southeast north of Broad Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker is on the former Central State Hospital campus. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 386 Swint Ave SE, Milledgeville GA 31061, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Powell Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Green Building (about 300 feet away); Milledgeville State Hospital (about 400 feet away); Cornerstone/Auditorium Building (about 600 feet away); Fort Wilkinson (approx. 0.7 miles away); Summer Home (of) Governor Herschel V. Johnson (approx. 0.7 miles away); Old Fort Wilkinson (approx. 0.8 miles away); Cedar Lane Cemetery (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Milledgeville.

Regarding The Walker Building. It is among some 200 buildings on the former hospital campus. The Central State Hospital Redevelopment Authority was created to revitalize and re-purpose the 2,000-acre site, which has been re-branded as Renaissance Park for business purposes.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 13, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 13, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 200 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 13, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.