Gordon Avenue Apartments
Why it's listed
Built in 1929 at 424 Gordon Avenue in Thomasville, Georgia, this L-shaped apartment building is a Tudor Revival design by the Atlanta architects Daniell and Beutell. It rises two stories, with a basement and a third story at the angle of the L. Brick walls, half-timbered gables, a slate roof, fieldstone accents, heavy timberwork on small porches and a tall chimney give it a rustic, medieval-inspired look. Inside, ten apartments have plaster walls, oak floors, built-in china cabinets, French doors and tiled bathrooms typical of 1920s apartment design. The building was listed for its architecture and its place in local history. It is considered a fine intact local example of the Tudor Revival style. It also reflects Thomasville's rapid growth in the mid- to late 1920s, when the town needed more middle-class housing. The site lies in a historic residential neighborhood near Archbold Hospital, which opened in 1925.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the building is a fine, intact example of Tudor Revival architecture in Thomasville. It also reflects the prosperity and population growth the town experienced in the mid- to late 1920s, when new middle-class housing was needed. It was found eligible under Criteria A and C.
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 83000244, listed March 24, 1983. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 424 Gordon Ave., Thomasville |
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| County | Thomas County |
| Listed | March 24, 1983 |
| Reference number | 83000244 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1900- |
| Architect / builder | Danielland Beutell, Architects. |
| Architectural style | Tudor Revival |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Occupied; the apartments were undergoing rehabilitation at the time of nomination, and the building is used as private residences. |
| Acreage | 2 |
| Coordinates | 30.83055, -83.97635 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary: it recognises significance and does not restrict what a private owner may do without federal money or permits. It unlocks the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit for income-producing buildings, state credits in many states, and Section 106 review when federal agencies are involved. See what listing means in practice.
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 83000244.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q30622316
- This listing as JSON
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