Pond, George, House
Why it's listed
Built around 1888 to 1890 at 922 Second Avenue in Columbus, Georgia, this two-story Late Victorian eclectic house is notable for its decorative woodwork. The weatherboard frame building has a truncated hip roof, a one-story porch with a second-floor solarium, octagonal porch supports paired with Corinthian columns, leaded glass sidelights and a fanlight at the entrance, and floor-length French windows. Carved applied ornament covers the porch ceiling, porch cornice and roof cornice. A two-story projecting bay window sits on the south side. It is one of only two structures in its survey area with a beveled frieze in the cornice, and a nearly identical house stands two doors away. George Y. Pond, a deputy clerk of the U.S. circuit and district courts, appears at this address in the 1891-1892 city directory. He lived across the street from the courthouse where he worked. The Pond family stayed until about 1902, when jeweler Charles M. Kinsel took over. Surrounding homes have become law offices, and this one now serves that use.
Significance in brief: The house is argued to be architecturally unique in Columbus for its extensive carved applied ornament and one of only two structures in the survey area with a beveled frieze in the cornice. It is also an excellent example of the mixed architectural styles of the late 19th century. Locally, it was the home of George Y. Pond, a Deputy Clerk of the U.S. Circuit and District Courts, who built across the street from the courthouse.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 80001191, listed September 29, 1980. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 922 2nd Ave., Columbus |
|---|---|
| County | Muscogee County |
| Listed | September 29, 1980 |
| Reference number | 80001191 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Late Victorian eclectic |
| Areas of significance | Architecture, Social History |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Currently used as law offices; described as in good condition, with a modern brick foundation reworked when the house was restored. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 32.46371, -84.99035 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary for a privately owned home: it does not by itself restrict what an owner may do with their own money, and it does not require public access. Restrictions come from local landmark or historic-district ordinances, which are separate (how they differ).
Owner-occupied houses are not eligible for the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit, which applies to income-producing buildings, but many states offer credits for homeowners. Listing also opens the door to preservation easements and to buying a plaque. Start with what listing means for homeowners, renovating a listed house and selling one.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 80001191.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q134427630
- This listing as JSON
Last updated October 2026. Found an error? See the editorial policy for how to report it.