The Elms

Linked to Columbus

Share Feedback

The Elms, now known as Wynnwood, is pictured here ca. 1970s and was built in 1834 for Lambert Spencer at 1846 Buena Vista Road. The center portion is Greek revival. In 1868 the Italianate octagonal wings were added. Today, it is the home of radio station WDAK.

Courtesy of Georgia Archives, Vanishing Georgia, #mus134.

View on partner site

The Elms

Featured Content

James Oglethorpe

James Oglethorpe

Colonial Figures
Harriet Powers

Harriet Powers

Artists

Trending

Worcester v. Georgia

Worcester v. Georgia

U.S. Supreme Court Cases
Sherman’s Field Order No. 15

Sherman’s Field Order No. 15

Civil War & Reconstruction Topics
U-boat Attacks during World War II

U-boat Attacks during World War II

Early 20th-Century Events
Alice Walker

Alice Walker

Fiction Authors

Updated Recently

Elbert County

Elbert County

1 week ago
Appalachian Trail

Appalachian Trail

1 week ago
Carter Center

Carter Center

1 week ago
Jimmy Carter

Jimmy Carter

1 week ago

A More Perfect Union

The New Georgia Encyclopedia is supported by funding from A More Perfect Union, a special initiative of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Learn More