Macon Historisches Viertel

Macon

One of Georgia’s most distinguished structures, the Johnston-Felton-Hay House in Macon was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1974. It was built from 1855 to 1859 in the Italian Renaissance Revival style, a marked contrast to the more restrained Greek Revival architecture of the antebellum period. The 18,000-square-foot mansion spans four levels and is crowned by a three-story cupola. Commissioned by imaginative owners and constructed by the most skillful workers of the time, its technological amenities were unsurpassed in the mid-19th century: hot and cold running water, central heat, a speaker-tube system, in-house kitchen and an elaborate ventilation system. Only two families lived in Hay House over three generations. Most of the museum’s furnishings date from the Hay family’s occupancy (1926-1962). A few pieces are from the Johnston family (1860-1896), most notably the Eastlake-style dining room suite. The most important piece in the collection may be the 1857 marble statue, "Ruth Gleaning," by American expatriate sculptor Randolph Rogers. The Johnstons William Butler Johnston was no typical nineteenth-century Southerner. He obtained his substantial wealth through investments in banking, railroads and public utilities rather than from the agrarian cotton economy. In 1851, he married Anne Clark Tracy, 20 years his junior, and the two embarked on an extended honeymoon in Europe. During their trip, the Johnston's visited hundreds of museums, historic sites and art studios. They collected fine porcelains, sculptures and paintings as mementos of their Grand Tour. The Johnston's were inspired by the Italian architecture they observed and, upon their return to America, constructed a monumental Italian Renaissance Revival mansion in Macon. The Feltons Completed in 1859 and called the "Palace of the South," the residence was decorated and furnished in accordance with wealth and good taste. It became a beloved home for the Johnston's, their daughters and their extended family. After the death of Mrs. Johnston in 1896, daughter Mary Ellen and her husband William H. Felton lived in the house. They remodeled and redecorated parts of the house, updated the plumbing and added electricity. The Hays After the deaths of Judge and Ms. Felton in 1926, Felton heirs sold the house to Parks Lee Hay, founder of the Banker's Health & Life Insurance Company. The Hays substantially redecorated the house to reflect the changing character of twentieth-century living, and the house at 934 Georgia Avenue continued to be recognized as a local landmark for gracious living during the Hay ownership. After Mrs. Hay's death in 1962, her heirs established the P.L. Hay Foundation and operated the house as a private house museum. In 1977, ownership of the house was formally transferred to the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation. The house has been operated by the Trust since that time and has been designated as a National Historic Landmark.
One of Georgia’s most distinguished structures, the Johnston-Felton-Hay House in Macon was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1974. It was built from 1855 to 1859 in the Italian Renaissance Revival style, a marked contrast to the more restrained Greek Revival architecture of the antebellum period. The 18,000-square-foot mansion spans four levels and is crowned by a three-story cupola. Commissioned by imaginative owners and constructed by the most skillful workers of the time, its technological amenities were unsurpassed in the mid-19th century: hot and cold running water, central heat, a speaker-tube system, in-house kitchen and an elaborate ventilation system. Only two families lived in Hay House over three generations. Most of the museum’s furnishings date from the Hay family’s occupancy (1926-1962). A few pieces are from the Johnston family (1860-1896), most notably the Eastlake-style dining room suite. The most important piece in the collection may be the 1857 marble statue, "Ruth Gleaning," by American expatriate sculptor Randolph Rogers. The Johnstons William Butler Johnston was no typical nineteenth-century Southerner. He obtained his substantial wealth through investments in banking, railroads and public utilities rather than from the agrarian cotton economy. In 1851, he married Anne Clark Tracy, 20 years his junior, and the two embarked on an extended honeymoon in Europe. During their trip, the Johnston's visited hundreds of museums, historic sites and art studios. They collected fine porcelains, sculptures and paintings as mementos of their Grand Tour. The Johnston's were inspired by the Italian architecture they observed and, upon their return to America, constructed a monumental Italian Renaissance Revival mansion in Macon. The Feltons Completed in 1859 and called the "Palace of the South," the residence was decorated and furnished in accordance with wealth and good taste. It became a beloved home for the Johnston's, their daughters and their extended family. After the death of Mrs. Johnston in 1896, daughter Mary Ellen and her husband William H. Felton lived in the house. They remodeled and redecorated parts of the house, updated the plumbing and added electricity. The Hays After the deaths of Judge and Ms. Felton in 1926, Felton heirs sold the house to Parks Lee Hay, founder of the Banker's Health & Life Insurance Company. The Hays substantially redecorated the house to reflect the changing character of twentieth-century living, and the house at 934 Georgia Avenue continued to be recognized as a local landmark for gracious living during the Hay ownership. After Mrs. Hay's death in 1962, her heirs established the P.L. Hay Foundation and operated the house as a private house museum. In 1977, ownership of the house was formally transferred to the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation. The house has been operated by the Trust since that time and has been designated as a National Historic Landmark.
The history of Roman Catholicism in Macon dates to a visit in 1829 by Bishop John England of the Diocese of Charleston and the subsequent migration of Irish Catholic families in the 1830s. In 1841, Macon's Catholics received their first pastor, Father James Graham. A succession of buildings and sites was purchased and used by Macon's Catholics during the nineteenth century, until the construction of St. Joseph's Catholic Church at this location from 1889-1903. This Gothic Revival structure, designed by Brother Cornelius Otten, features a domed cupola, flying buttresses, stained-glass windows from Bavaria, and a high altar of Carrara marble.
Cannonball House
Cannonball House

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Top-Hotels in Macon Historisches Viertel

Hotel Forty Five, Macon, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Hotel Forty Five, Macon, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

4 out of 5
401 COTTON AVENUE Macon GA
Der Preis beträgt CHF 163 pro Nacht vom 29. März bis zum 30. März
CHF 163
29. März–30. März
inkl. Steuern & Gebühren
Dieses Hotel bietet dir einen angenehmen Aufenthalt in Macon. Freu dich auf WLAN-Internetzugang (kostenlos), Parkservice (kostenpflichtig) und eine rund um die ...
9/10 Wonderful! (280 Bewertungen)
Sehr gutes Hotel mit schöner Roof top Bar. Einige Restaurants fussläufig in der Nähe.

Bewertet am 14. Apr. 2024

Hotel Forty Five, Macon, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
1842 Inn

1842 Inn

3.5 out of 5
353 College St Macon GA
Der Preis beträgt CHF 135 pro Nacht vom 4. März bis zum 5. März
CHF 135
4. März–5. März
inkl. Steuern & Gebühren
Dieses B&B für Golfer bietet dir einen angenehmen Aufenthalt in Macon. Freu dich auf inbegriffenes Frühstück, WLAN-Internetzugang (kostenlos) und Parken ohne ...
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The Woodward Hotel

The Woodward Hotel

2 out of 5
350 2nd St Macon GA
Dieses Hotel bietet dir einen angenehmen Aufenthalt in Macon. Freu dich auf WLAN-Internetzugang (kostenlos), Parken ohne Service (kostenlos) und Kabelempfang. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (191 Bewertungen)
The room was great and comfortable. However, it appeared the bar staff had get supplies out of the hallway which was right next to our room. We heard the constant beep of the door and opening and shutting of the door all the way to midnight. Also, the remote for the TV would only power on the TV ...

Bewertet am 15. Feb. 2026

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The Woodward Hotel
Large New Downtown Loft

Large New Downtown Loft

Macon GA
Der Preis beträgt CHF 176 pro Nacht vom 29. März bis zum 30. März
CHF 176
29. März–30. März
inkl. Steuern & Gebühren
Dieses Apartment bietet dir einen angenehmen Aufenthalt in Macon. Freu dich auf Wasserkocher mit Kaffee-/Teezubehör und Klimaanlage. Einige beliebte Sehenswürdigkeiten ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 Bewertungen)
A very convenient place to stay for a show at the Capital Theater.

Bewertet am 15. Jan. 2026

Large New Downtown Loft
Well Equipped Clean Comfy Downtown APT with Parking

Well Equipped Clean Comfy Downtown APT with Parking

Macon GA
Der Preis beträgt CHF 122 pro Nacht vom 18. März bis zum 19. März
CHF 122
18. März–19. März
inkl. Steuern & Gebühren
Dieses Apartment bietet dir einen angenehmen Aufenthalt in Macon. Freu dich auf inbegriffenes Frühstück, WLAN-Internetzugang (kostenlos) und Wäscherei. Einige ...
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Historic Cottage Downtown Macon with off street parking

Historic Cottage Downtown Macon with off street parking

Macon GA
Dieses Ferienhaus bietet dir einen angenehmen Aufenthalt in Macon. Freu dich auf WLAN-Internetzugang (kostenlos), Wäscherei und Wasserkocher mit Kaffee-/Teezubehör. ...
10/10 Exceptional! (21 Bewertungen)
The plain facade of this bungalow did not prepare us for what awaited us inside. This place is adorable. I’ve stayed in many places, but this had the best supplied kitchen I’ve ever seen. It was impeccably clean, through out. The mattresses were wonderful, I’ll be getting one for my bed. The owner ...

Bewertet am 11. Feb. 2026

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Historic Cottage Downtown Macon with off street parking
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