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Hay House

Macon, Georgia
County of Bibb.
934 Georgia Avenue
National Register Number: 71000259
 Resource type: Building.
Property type: Domestic - single dwelling. The threat level was Satisfactory in
2008.
Congressional District: GA-8 Certified Local Government: NO
This NHL offers public access.
Please contact the NHL directly for visitor information.
Current use/information: House Museum.

Statement of Significance (as of designation - November 7, 1973):
An Italian Renaissance villa built from 1855-60, this structure offers a striking contrast to Georgia's Early Classical Revival and Greek Revival ante-bellum mansions. Among its interior features are curved marble stairs and a 50-foot ballroom.

Condition:
Hay House is physically sound and as withstood recent tornadoes without incident. Hay House is open 6 days a week as a house museum and receives 18,000-20,000 visitors annually.

There are no changes to the landmark.


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