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TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR OF THE OLD LANDMARKS OF PRESTWICK
TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR OF THE OLD LANDMARKS OF PRESTWICK
The old Prestwick community supported a Lumber Mill, Railroad Station, School, Post Office, Mason Hall, Churches, two Stores and a Beautician Shop, they all slowly faded. The older residents of Prestwick contributed the decline of Old Prestwick Community to the closing of the Bowling Sawmill in 1914
Old Masonic Hall 1907
Old Masonic Hall 1907
The Hunter House
The Hunter House
In 1904 a beautiful
Victorian style house was
constructed in the Prestwick
community. It was located
near the Hunter-Benn
Sawmill, as the residence of
the Hunter family.
The house was dismantle in
1918, in 1920 it was moved
to Garris Hill (on Hwy 43).
Presently the residence of
Mrs. Alene Garris.
The Johnson House
The Johnson House
The Johnson home and property
is located in Washington County
Alabama, on the north-east
section of the Prestwick
Community . During the early
1900s the African American
community of Prestwick and the
Johnson property played a vital
role in the history of Prestwick
and Washington County, which is
the first established county in
Alabama.
Train Station/Post Office
Train Station/Post Office
Very little is known about the Train Station, it was located in the same spot as the Post Office. It's possible they may have shared the same space. The Post Office was est. on Feb. 24, 1904, and was closed on Sep. 1, 1972. Walter B Taylor serve for 34 yrs. First black Post Master in Washington County.
Prestwick High School
Prestwick High School
Est. in 1922, Professor Herbert Lawrence, Professor W.B. Taylor and others, started a one room school in Prestwick, it served grades one - nine. In 1944 the Walker brothers of St. Stephens add two additions, serving grades one -twelve. W.B. Taylor was Principal for 42 yrs. the school closed in 1969
Old Masonic Hall 1907
Old Masonic Hall 1907
Old Masonic Hall and Members, in 1907, the church was located on the old Prestwick Rd., across the railroad track, now known as J. Richardson Rd.
PRESTWICK ALABAMA 1907
PRESTWICK ALABAMA 1907
Members of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church and Mt. Mariah A.M.E. Zion Church, attending the Quarterly Conference at Mt. Mariah.
PRESTWICK GRADS
PRESTWICK GRADS
Names will be added as soon as more research is done.
COME AND TOUR THE PRESTWICK PRESERVATION PARK
COME AND TOUR THE PRESTWICK PRESERVATION PARK
