Sylvester Local News facts for kids
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Worth County Local Building
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U.S. Historic district
Contributing property |
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 Location in Georgia (U.S. state)
Location in the United States
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| Location | 118 N. Isabella St., Sylvester, Georgia |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1911 |
| Architectural style | Beaux Arts |
| Part of | Sylvester Commercial Historic District (ID87001153) |
| NRHP reference No. | 80001269 |
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| Added to NRHP | August 21, 1980 |
| Designated CP | July 9, 1987 |
The Sylvester Local News is a very old newspaper company in Sylvester, Worth County, Georgia. It is the oldest business in Worth County. The building where the newspaper is made was built in the 1920s. This special brick building was added to the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) on August 21, 1980. It is known as the Worth County Local Building. You can find it at 118 North Isabella Street.
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Discover the Sylvester Local News Building
This building is home to the Sylvester Local News. It's not just any building; it's a piece of history! The newspaper itself started a long time ago, in 1884.
A Look at Its History
The newspaper began as the Sumner Free Trader. Over the years, its name changed a few times. It became the Worth County Local, then the Sylvester Local, and now it's known as the Sylvester Local News. Imagine how many stories it has shared!
What's Inside the Building?
Inside this historic building, you can still see old printing equipment. This includes a special machine called a linotype. This machine was used to set type for printing newspapers. It's a cool look into how newspapers were made in the past. The building is open, so people can visit and learn more.
Part of a Historic Area
The Worth County Local Building is also part of a bigger historic area. It is a "contributing building" in the Sylvester Commercial Historic District. This means it helps make the whole district special and important. This district is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Sharing History with Everyone
In 2016, something really neat happened. All the old newspaper copies, called the "archival collection," were scanned. This means they were turned into digital files. The Margaret Jones Library of the Worth County Library System did this. Now, anyone can look at these old newspapers online! It's a great way to learn about the past of Worth County.
