Description: Augusta, GEORGIA - Forrest Hills Hotel - 1940: The hotel opened on January 1, 1927. The golf course, which was designed by Donald Ross, was home to many tournaments during the 1929 era. One of the most popular of the time was the Southeastern Open Tournament, which spanned between two golf courses, the Augusta Country Club and Forrest Hills. Bobby Jones stated that the course was one of his 'all time' favorites where he won the 1930 tournament by beating Horton Smith by thirteen shots. During this time the resort blossomed and went on to host the Augusta Open as well. n 1940, World War II brough many changes to the resort both drastic and elaborate. The army took over the hotel and turned it into a hospital. A swimming pool and gymnasium were added to help wounded soldiers and the hospital was re-named the Oliver General Hospital. After the war, the Veterans Administration took over and re-named the golf course; the Fort Gordon-Augusta Golf Course. The hotel was abandoned in 1986 and was razed in 1988. Today it is an empty field behind the Forest Hills golf course. This Linen Era postcard, mailed in 1940, is in good condition but shows some edge wear. Augusta News Co. Augusta Ga. No. 27107N.
Price: 8.5 USD
Location: Brooklyn, New York
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Unit of Sale: Single Unit
Featured Person: Donald Ross
Size: Standard (5.5x3.5 in)
Material: Paper
Year Manufactured: 1940
City: Augusta
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Brand/Publisher: Augusta News Co.
Subject: Forrest Hills Hotel
Continent: North America
Type: Printed (Lithograph)
Era: Linen (1930-1945)
Theme: Architecture, Cities & Towns, Floral & Gardens, Flowers & Plants, Hotel & Restaurant, Landscapes, Militaria, Sports, Augusta Country Club, World War II, Army, Oliver General Hospital
Country: United States
Region: Georgia
Features: Panoramic
Time Period Manufactured: 1940-1949
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Postage Condition: Posted
