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Blackwell Furniture Company was established in 1945 in a single, three-story building.
Over the Last 73 years, it has expanded to encompass 9 buildings in historic downtown Eatonton, Georgia,
​and has grown a reputable team that stands ready to meet your home's specific needs.  We invite you to come in for a unique shopping experience, or Call Martha, Doug, or Sammy today at (706) 485-2261  to speak with a knowledgeable Blackwell Furniture representative. 
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Building History 

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The Adelle Theatre
The Adelle Theatre opened on November 6, 1914 and featured silent movies and traveling shows of large casts. In 1923, The Adelle ceased operation as a theatre. Since then, the building has been restored to its original magnificence with little alteration.  The balcony retains its slanted floor, and the metal-lined projection room (for fire prevention) is still intact along with the ticket window. 
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Fullers General Store
A gathering place for young and old alike, Fuller's General Store was famous to generations of Eatontonians for its pot-bellied stove, and its vast varieties of candies, cookies, and unusual treats. Fuller's is also reputed to be the birthplace of Joel Chandler Harris. ​
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Old City Hall
The Old City Hall was a multi-purpose building that housed the jail, city clerks office, and fire department. The fire truck was actually parked inside the building, which is evident by the sloping sidewalk/driveway. 
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Hunt Rainey Building
Initially used as a buggy assembly facility, the Hunt Rainey Building still utilizes its original elevator. The basement of the building consists of a unique brick floor (laid on sides) that extends under the sidewalk and an iron door with rosey quartz panels to allow light into the room. 
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Rising Star Lodge
Built in 1893, The Rising Star Lodge features leaded glass in the foyer windows, decorated columns, and several original decorative artworks on the walls (the "Potty" is a must-see). The 4th oldest Georgia Masonic Lodge met here from 1893 until 2008. 
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Express Office
As the oldest building in Eatonton, The Express Office has all its original heart pine floors, doors, and mantels. The downstairs area was originally used as a stage coach stop. The upstairs features a full length mural on the plaster walls and also retains the original peephole door used by an all male secret society. 
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