Alpharetta in Fulton County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

J.J. Webb and Sons Building

1910

Photographed By David Seibert, June 6, 2012

1. J.J. Webb and Sons Building Marker

Inscription. J.J. Webb’s two-story brick building housed many businesses including Shirley Brothers store, Milton County Bank, Buren Weatherford Grocery and Bates Grocery. In 1934, C.P. Brady and Sons purchased the building, where they operated a Chevrolet dealership, gasoline station and garage. The structure became known as the Brady Building. At various times from 1910 through the 1940s, the upstairs provided a skating rink, bowling alley, pool and meeting hall.

Erected 2008 by City of Alpharetta. (Marker Number 2.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1934.

Location. 34° 4.557′ N, 84° 17.665′ W. Marker is in Alpharetta, Georgia, in Fulton County. Marker is at the intersection of North Main Street (Georgia Route 9) and Academy Street, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 21 North Main Street, Alpharetta GA 30009, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. R.J. Webb Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Alpharetta Hotel Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Manning Mercantile (within shouting distance of this marker); Alpharetta Business District

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Old Milton County (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Webb Guano House (about 300 feet away); Oliver-Waters-McCollum Warehouses (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Alpharetta Business District (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Alpharetta.

More about this marker. The marker is part of the Alpharetta “History Walk,” a walking tour of historic sites in the city.

Regarding J.J. Webb and Sons Building. The building no longer stands; the site is now a bank.

Photographed By David Seibert, June 6, 2012

2. J.J. Webb and Sons Building Marker

Looking north on North Main Street (Georgia Highway 9)

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 15, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 638 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 15, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.