Cochran Municipal Building and School

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Cochran Municipal Building and School
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Cochran Municipal Building
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LocationJct. of Dykes St. and Second St., Cochran, Georgia
Coordinates 32°23′14″N83°21′17″W / 32.38722°N 83.35472°W / 32.38722; -83.35472 Coordinates: 32°23′14″N83°21′17″W / 32.38722°N 83.35472°W / 32.38722; -83.35472
Area2.5 acres (1.0 ha)
Built1928; 1940-42
Built byMullis, John H. Mullis and J.P. Arnold (1928 building); Works Project Administration (1940-42)
ArchitectDennis & Dennis (1940 building)
Architectural style Colonial Revival (1928 building)
NRHP reference No. 03000704 [1]
Added to NRHPJuly 31, 2003
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Cochran School

The Cochran Municipal Building and School are two historic buildings in Cochran, Georgia. They are located at the intersection of Dykes Street (Georgia State Route 112/26) and Second Street (U.S. Route 23 Business), on the same block as the Bleckley County Courthouse. The school was built in 1928 and the Municipal Building was built in 1942. The Municipal Building was designed by Dennis and Dennis of Macon, Georgia, and was constructed by the Works Progress Administration. [2]

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The two buildings were added to the National Register of Historic Places on July 31, 2003. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. Holly L. Anderson and Robin B. Nail (May 12, 2003). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Cochran Municipal Building and School". National Park Service . Retrieved January 7, 2017.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link) with 24 photos