Ray Park Pavilion

Dublin Core

Title

Ray Park Pavilion

Subject

Lavender R. Ray
Ray Park Pavilion
Spring Street

Description

This pavilion stood at Ray Park. The recreational spot was presented to the City of Newnan in February 1891 by Lavender R. Ray in honor of his father, John Ray, a pioneer citizen. The pavilion was located on Spring Street across from the end of Hollis Heights. A granite marker commemorating the gift was presented to Newnan in the 1950s by Mrs. Eli A. Thomas (Ruby Felder Ray) of Atlanta, daughter of Lavender R. Ray.

Publisher

Newnan Times-Herald

Contributor

Mary Parks

Rights

Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright law. Permission for use must be cleared through the Newnan-Coweta Historical Society. Licensing agreement may be required.

Identifier

CCR 1985.12.10

Still Image Item Type Metadata

Original Format

Photo/postcard

Files

CCR 1985.12.10.jpg
Date Added
July 31, 2016
Collection
Coweta County Remembered
Item Type
Still Image
Tags
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Citation
“Ray Park Pavilion,” Newnan-Coweta History Center, accessed March 28, 2024, https://newnancowetahistoricalsociety.omeka.net/items/show/71.