Phoenix Hotel, hotel built around 1890 in Waycross, Georgia, USA
The Phoenix Hotel is a Mission Revival-style building in Waycross, Georgia that was originally constructed in the early 1890s as a two-story structure. A third floor was added in 1913, and its red brick facade with simple decorative details remains intact today.
The hotel was built in the early 1890s and grew alongside railroad expansion in Waycross. After a competing hotel called LaGrande burned down in 1915, the Phoenix became the town's primary lodging establishment.
The name Phoenix refers to a mythological bird associated with renewal, fitting for a building that has been restored multiple times. The place served as a social hub in downtown Waycross where travelers and local residents gathered and conducted business together.
The hotel is located near the former train depot in downtown Waycross, making it easily accessible on foot. The surrounding area provides access to local shops, offices, and nearby attractions in the neighborhood.
The building retains the original interior layouts on its upper floors, offering a rare glimpse into 19th-century room design. These well-preserved details allow visitors to see the architectural features from the building's earliest period.
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