Dismuke Storehouse
Dismuke Storehouse | |
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| Location | 505 North Lee St., Americus, Georgia, U.S. |
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| Coordinates | 32°04′38″N 84°13′56″W / 32.07722°N 84.23222°W |
| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1899 |
| Architect | Joseph H. Dismuke |
| NRHP reference No. | 96000247[1] |
| Added to NRHP | March 7, 1996 |
Dismuke Storehouse, also known as Minyard's Store, is a historic commercial building built in 1899, in Americus in Sumter County, Georgia, U.S.. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places, since March 7, 1996, for its contributions to African American heritage, local commerce, and architecture.[2][3][4]
History
[edit]The building was constructed in 1899, by Joseph H. Dismuke, a businessman, and carpenter.[3] It was used initially as a grocery store, where he sold vegetables purchased from local farmers.[3]
In 1922, the building was purchased by John Minyard, and it was used to continue to operate a grocery store, and he added a cafe, that became a well-known gathering place for the local African-American community.[3] A barbershop was added in later history.[3]
In 1995, the site was awarded funds from the state to repair the flood damages after Tropical Storm Jerry.[5]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
- ^ "Dismuke Storehouse". NPGallery, Digital Asset Management System.
- ^ a b c d e Edwards, Mark R. (1996). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Dismuke Storehouse". National Park Service. Retrieved May 20, 2025. With accompanying pictures
- ^ Federal Register. Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Service, General Services Administration. February 20, 1996. p. 6655 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Flood aid awarded for historic preservation". The Times-Herald. January 18, 1995. p. 20. Retrieved May 21, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the National Park Service.
- 1899 establishments in Georgia (U.S. state)
- African-American history of Georgia (U.S. state)
- Buildings and structures in Sumter County, Georgia
- Commercial buildings completed in 1899
- Commercial buildings on the National Register of Historic Places in Georgia (U.S. state)
- General stores in the United States
- National Register of Historic Places in Sumter County, Georgia
- Barber shops