BAND STAND
Building
No. 71 Plan# 64B
Located
on the parade grounds of Historic Barnhardt Circle, the Band Stand was completed on September 22, 1905 at a cost of $739.50. It has a building measurement of hex 22' x 22', a square footage of 300 and the capacity
to hold 28 men. It was lighted with electricity in 1920. This building was the center of many events during the
post's years of operation.
3 BARNHARDT
CIRCLE
Building
No. 2 Plan# 142R
These
Double Captains' Quarters was built in 1904 at a cost of $17,627.84. It was built as a duplex and had
the capacity for 2 Captains and their families. It has a square footage of 8,673 above the basement
In March of 1907, screens were installed at a price of $125. During the latter part of 1907 into 1908, screens were installed in the attic and basement at a cost of
$32.50. For many years, this dwelling has been divided into four rental apartments. Purchased in February
of 2005, the new owners plan to eventually convert it back to its original floor plan as a duplex. This building
is 1 of 5 (originally 6) examples of this building plan located on Barnhardt Circle.
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Building No.5 Plan#145A
This building was a Single Officers' Quarters for a Field
Officer and his family. It was built in 1904 at a cost of $10,901.50, and has a square footage of 4,612 above the basement.
Screens were installed in 1907 at a cost of $26.50 for the attic and basement screens and $85 for the remaining screens. This
home has been owned and loved by the same family for more than 20 years. It is 1of 3 examples of this building plan
located on Barnhardt Circle (others being 7 and 203 Barnhardt Circle). Since the 1980’s the owners have made many wonderful
improvements, repairs and updates, including an extensive wine cellar.
13 BARNHARDT CIRCLE
Building No.7 Plan# 142R
These Double Captains' Quarters,
like the others on Barnhardt Circle, were built as duplexes and had a capacity for 2 Captains and their families.
These quarters were built in 1904 at a cost of $17,627.83 and has a square footage of 8,673 above the basement. These
quarters are 1 of 5 (originally 6) examples of this building plan located on Barnhardt Circle. This house has been a
Bed and Breakfast for the past 20 years. For lodging information at The Captain's Quarters
Bed and Breakfast, please visit their website at www.cqinn.com , call (800-710-6816), or e-mail info@cqinn.com.
103 BARNHARDT CIRCLE
Building No. 9 Plan# 152C
Originally the Bachelor Officers' Quarters,
this building has been converted to the apartment complex, Barnhardt Place Apartments. It was built in 1904
at a cost of $37,327, had a capacity to house 16 bachelor officers, and has a square footage of 18,816 above the basement.
The roof was replaced (89 sq) in 1932 at a cost of $596.5For more information about Barnhardt Place Apartments,
please call (706)866-5136. This building is the only example of this building plan on Barnhardt Circle.
105 BARNHARDT CIRCLE
Building No.10 Plan# 120A
These
Double Lieutenants’ Quarters was built in 1904 at a cost of $12,395.50, has a square footage of 5,295 above the
basement, and had a capacity for 2 Lieutenants and their families. The window screens were installed in 1907 at a total
cost of $147. It has been occupied by the same family for several years and is in the process of getting some exterior
improvements, including a new coat of pait. It is 1 of 4 examples of this building plan on Barnhardt Circle.
It was also neighbor to the Captains' quarters which were demolished in the 1960's or 70's.
205 BARNHARDT CIRCLE
Building No.14 Plan# 95B
This beautiful home was the Commander's Quarters for Fort Oglethorpe Post
and housed the Post Commander and his family.. It has more ornate features than the other quarters on Officer's Row,
including ornate dentil molding and a bay on the exterior. This home was built in 1905 at a cost of $15,671 and has
a square footage of 5,510 above the basement. It was re-roofed in 1932 (28 sq) at a cost of $236.51 and received
a new bathroom renovation in 1935 at a cost of $657.15. It has been owned and loved by the same family since 1958,
only the second family to own it since the post closed 12/31/1946. It is the only example of this building
plan on Barnhardt Circle and one of the most important buildings of Fort Oglethorpe Post.
209 BARNHARDT CIRCLE
Building
No.16 Plan# 142R
These Double
Officers Quarters were built to house 2 Captains and their families. It was built in 1904 at a cost of $17,627.83 and
has a square footage of 8,673 above the basement. The roof was replaced in 1926 at a cost of $393.82. This beautiful
home suffered a fire in 2006 and is currently in the process of careful restoration. Due to the rapid response
by the Fort Oglethorpe Fire Department, the fire was contained quickly and the damage kept as minimal as possible. It is
1of 5 (originally 6) examples of this building plan on Barnhardt Circle (others being 3, 5, 13, and 207 Barnhardt Circle).
211 BARNHARDT CIRCLE
Building No.17 Plan# 120E
These Double Lieutenants' Quarters housed
2 Lieutenants and their families. It was built in 1905 at a cost of $13,903 and has a square footage of 6,900 above
the basement. This house received screens in 1907 at a cost of $140.25
and a new roof in 1926 at a cost of $297.81. At one time, the property was owned
by the Catholic Church and was used to house the serving nuns. In 2002, the house
was purchased by its present owners and has underwent a complete renovation/restoration.
It is 1 of 2 examples of this building plan on Barnhardt Circle (the other being 11 Barnhardt Circle).
309 BARNHARDT CIRCLE
Building No.21 Plan#61D
This
building was the Post's Band Barracks and had the capacity to house 28 men. It was built in 1904 at a cost
of $14,006.50 and has a square footage of 4,050 above the basement. Steel lockers and window screens were installed
in 1906 and 1907 at costs of $305.20 and $124.00, respectively. Toilet facilities were installed in 1917 at a
cost of $155. In 1999 this
home was totally restored and transformed in a single family dwelling. This building is currently, Barnhardt Hall,
a vacation and banquet room rental. For more information on Barnhardt Hall, please visit www.barnhardthall.com, e-mail barnhardthall@hotmail.com, or call (423)413-1625
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Building No.114 Plan# 608
Originally the Post Movie Theatre at
Fort Oglethorpe, this building shares the east gate entrance with the First Presbyterian Church. It was built
in 1933 at a cost of $30,000 and has a square footage of 4,687 above the basement. It had a seating capacity of 398.
Two bronze frames were installed in 1934 at a cost of $31.00 each. It was used for some time, after the post closed,
as the main movie theater for the civilian town of Fort Oglethorpe. Although the original theater seats were removed,
the floor stills has its original "slope". This building is owned by the Calvary Memorial
Baptist Church of Fort Oglethorpe. It is the only example of this building plan in the historic district.
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Building No.70 Plan# 159H
The Post Gymnasium building, besides
having a full court, had exercise equipment, an indoor shooting range, 2 bowling lanes
and locker rooms. This building was also home to many dances and was
used as a movie theatre before the theatre was completed. It was
built in 1905 at a cost of $23,406 and has a square footage of 5,622 above the basement. It is currently the upscale
resale shop, Tooties. If you would like more information about Tooties, please call (706)858-8668
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Building No.1 Plan# 120A
This Double Lieutenants'
Quarters was built in 1904 at a cost of $12,395.50. It was built as a duplex and had the capacity for 2 Lieutenants
and their families. It has a square footage of 5,295 above the basement In March of 1907, screens were installed at a price of $100.
During the latter part of 1907 into 1908, screens were installed in the attic and basement at a cost of $47.
These quarters are 1 of 4 examples (others being 15, 105 and 213 Barnhardt Circle) of this building plan located on Barnhardt
Circle.
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Building No. 2
Plan# 142R
This Double Captains' Quarters was built in 1904 at a cost of $18,610. It
was built as a duplex and had the capacity for 2 Captains and their families. It has a square footage
of 8,673 above the basement. In March of 1907, screens were installed
at a price of $125. During the latter part of 1907 into 1908 screens were installed
in the attic and basement at a cost of $35. These quarters are currently apartments. This building is 1 of
5 (originally 6) examples of this plan located on Barnhardt Circle.
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Building No.4 Plan# 145A
This building was a Single Officers' Quarters for a Field Officer and his
family. It was built in 1904 at a cost of $10,901.50, and has a square footage of 4,612 above the basement. Screens
were installed in 1907 at a cost of $38 for the attic and basement screens and $85 for the remaining screens. This home
has been owned and loved by the same family for over 40 years. It is 1 of 3 examples of this building plan located on
Barnhardt Circle.
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Building No.6 Plan# 120E
Like the other Double Officers' Quarters, these Lieutenant
Quarters were built as a duplexe and had the capacity to house 2 Lieutenants and their families. It was
built in 1904 at a cost of $13,903 and has a square footage of 6,900 above the basement. Screens were installed on all
the windows in 1907 at a cost of $140.25. Out of the eleven remaining Double Officers' Quarters, this home is the only
one that remains in its original "duplex" plan. Including the current owners, this home has only changed hands 4 times
since being sold by the army in the late 1940's. It is 1 of 2 examples of this building plan on Barnhardt
Circle (the other being 211). It is also future home of the Lieutenant's Quarters, family-friendly vacation
lodging .
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Building No. 8 Plan# 120A
These
Lieutenants' Double Quarters had a capacity for 2 Lieutenants and families. It was built in 1904 at a cost of $12,395.50
and has a square footage of 5,295 above the basement. Window screens were installed in 1907 at a total cost of $147.00. This home is 1 of 4 examples of this building plan
on Barnhardt Circle (others being 1, 105 and 213 Barnhardt Circle).
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Building No.13 Plan# 145A
This
Single Field Officer's Quarters was built in 1904 at a cost of $10,901.50. It has a square footage of 4,612 above
the basement and had capacity for a Field Grade Officer and his family.
The roof was replaced in 1932 (32 sq) at a cost of $277.18. It has been owned and loved by the same family for more
than 20 years and is 1 of 3 examples of this building plan on Barnhardt Circle (others being 7 and 9 Barnhardt Circle).
This home has been very well kept and has had very few changes over the years.
207 BARNHARDT CIRCLE
Building
No. 15 Plan# 142R
This Double Captains' Quarters was built in 1905 at a cost
of $18,610 and has a square footage of 8,673 above the basement. Like the other "Double Officers' Quarters" on Officer's
Row, it was originally built as a duplex and housed 2 Captains and their families. This home was purchased in 2002
and has been converted into a triplex. It is 1 of 5 (originally 6) examples of this building plan on Barnhardt
Circle.
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Building No.18 Plan# 120A
This Double Lieutenants' Quarters was built
in 1904 at a cost of $12,395.50 and has a square footage of 5,295 above the basement. Although similar in many ways, it has a different building/floor plan than its next door neighbor, 211. Other
differences include the square footage, location of back porches, and attic window; with this plan displaying the more ornate
"spider" window. As with the other homes, window screens were added in 1907. This home is 1 of 4 examples (others being 1, 15, and 105 Barnhardt Circle) of this building plan
on Barnhardt Circle.
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Building No.23 Plan# 9B
This structure was orginally the Post's Guard
House and used to house nonconforming soldiers. It was built in 1904 at a cost of a whopping $23,493.50 and has a square
footage of 5,020 above the basement. The roof was replaced in 1922 at a cost of $753.36. The back section of the building
was the location of the jail cells and has a concrete floor. Taken out sometime after the post closed in 1946,
the iron bars that made up the cells, are said to have been used in the Dade County Jail. The Guard House is the only
example of this building plan on Officer's Row, making it one of the most important buildings in the historic district.
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Building No.84 Plan#187
Though its building plan is titled "Schoolhouse",
this building served, primarily, as the Post Chapel until the Regimental Chapel, now the St. Gerard Catholic Church, was built
in 1941. This building was built in 1905 at a cost of $17,816.00 and has a square footage of 3,620 above the basement.
Along with the Guard House, Post Theater, Post Gym, Post Exchange, Band Barracks, Quartermaster Offices, Post Hospital and
Commander's Quarters, this building is the only example of its building plan that exists in the historic district of Fort
Oglethorpe. It is owned by the First Presbyterian Church of Fort Oglethorpe.
POST EXCHANGE
Building
No. 90 Plan# 221
This building, the Post Exchange, was built in 1908 at a cost of $10,028 and has a square footage of 2,730
above the basement. Window Screens and screen doors were added to the windows in 1909 at a cost of $188.80.
A 12' x 20' addition was added to the kitchen in 1936 at a cost of $317.95 This building is the only example of this
building plan in Fort Oglethorpe's Historic District.
TROOP STABLE
Building No. Plan# 139C
This building was originally a Troop Stable on the Post.
It was built in 1904 at a cost of $8,823 and has a square footage of 10,510 for the main area and 2,288 for the Loft.
It had a capacity to house 86 horses. It was paved with vitrified brick in 1907 at a cost of $950.85. This
building is 1 of 2 remaining examples of this building plan. There were originally 12 Troop Stables on Fort Oglethorpe
Post.
QUARTERMASTER OFFICES
Building No. 55 and 56 Plan# 106A and
116A
This building is a combination of the Quartermaster building
55 and Quartermast building 56. Buildings were originally built in 1904 and were connected by construction of a brick
mid-section at a cost of $27,816.17. Buildings combined total 19,487 square feet above the basement and
has a total capacity of 167,962 cu ft. The brick "connection" was built in 1926 and buildings connected at
a cost of $4,500. The roof was replaced (14,200 sq) in 1932 at a cost of $1,349. It was remodeled
to take care of Civilian Conservation Corps activities in 1935 at a cost of $2,000. This building is the only example
of this building plan and is all that remains of the QuarterMaster buildings situated around the train depot
of Fort Oglethorpe Post.
SERGEANT'S ROW
Building No. 115 - 122 Plan# 625, 2510-2519
These buildings, located near Hutcheson Medical Center
and referred to as "Sergeant's Row", total 8. These building were built in 1933 to alleviate the crowded living conditions
of the Sergeants of Fort Oglethorpe Post. The cost to build was $10,856.19 for each of the eight that make up SSGT's
Row. Unlike the Officer's Quarters located on Officer's Row, the SSGT's quarters are brick and housed 2 Sergeants and
their families in each of them. These buildings have been owned by Hutcheson Medical Center, or its predecessor(s),
since they were purchased from the Army in the 1950's. The roofs on these quarters are slate tile and not asbestos tile,
which topped all of the other remaining Officer's Quarters of Fort Oglethorpe Post.
POST HOSPITAL
Building No. 28 Plan# unknown
This building was one of the most critical buildings of
Fort Oglethorpe Post. The Post Hospital was made up of the main building and an annex. Both buildings were built
in 1904-05 at a cost of $74,341, had a total square footage of 23,235, and a capacity of 100 beds. It was remodeled
in 1933-34 at a cost of $4,907.34. The hospital has been owned by Hutcheson Medical Center, or its predecessor(s), since
it was purchased from the Army in the 1950's. It is the only example of this building plan located in Fort Oglethorpe's
Historic District and one of the most important buildings in the history of the Post.
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