205 E Liberty ST Active Save Request In-Person Tour Request Virtual Tour
Washington,GA 30673
Key Details
Property Type Commercial
Sub Type Commercial
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,706 sqft
Price per Sqft $92
MLS Listing ID 10612063
Year Built 1882
Tax Year 2024
Lot Size 0.300 Acres
Property Sub-Type Commercial
Property Description
An opportunity to reimagine a historical gem.. Directly across from the landmark Mary Willis Library-Georgia's first free public library, this grand 19th-century brick masterpiece commands East Liberty Street with bracketed eaves, arched windows, a central tower, and a classic columned portico. Built in 1882 as a grand Methodist sanctuary and later home to LaFayette Masonic Lodge No. 23, the interior impresses with soaring 20 foot ceilings, tall sash windows, chandelier lighting, a graceful balcony gallery, and a dignified proscenium-an inspiring, light-filled hall for gatherings. Outside, a side lawn framed by vintage stone bench seating invites concerts, lectures, or quiet reflection beneath mature trees. History that resonates: According to lodge records, this was the first building where Masonic lodge meetings were permitted on a first-floor hall, and its dedication drew more than 400 attendees-a grand civic moment that still echoes today. It was also the setting for two milestones in the life of statesman Robert Toombs: his baptism (by Bishop George F. Pierce) and, in 1885, his funeral services were held in the little brick Methodist church that once worshiped here. Endless possibilities (subject to city approval): event venue or performing-arts space, gallery or museum, community/civic hall, boutique office or studio collective, cultural center, or an inspired adaptive-reuse vision steps from Washington's historic Square. A rare opportunity to steward a significant Washington landmark-one ready for someone to love, restore, and thoughtfully reimagine-set in a walkable, story-rich district anchored by the Mary Willis Library and neighboring architectural gems.
Location
State GA
County Wilkes
Zoning commercial
Interior
Heating Central
Cooling Central Air
Exterior
Parking Features Parking Lot
Utilities Available Cable Available,Electricity Available,High Speed Internet,Sewer Available,Water Available
View Y/N No
Building
Lot Description City Lot
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Structure Type Other
New Construction No
Others
Special Listing Condition Resale
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