The Library Ballroom

Specialties

The Library Ballroom is the perfect venue for weddings, receptions, corporate or private parties, and many other occasions. Call today for a tour!

History

Established in 1889.

The Library Ballroom was originally designed by D.B. Woodruff and commissioned by the Macon Public Library and Historical Society (MPLHS) to house Macon’s first public library.

The library was located on the second floor and included every convenience of the day. The first floor has been rented out to local businesses throughout the years. In 1916, a site on Washington Street was donated to the MPLHS by Ms. Ellen Washington Bellamy, and a new library building was constructed. The library moved to its new site at the corner of Washington Street and College Street in the 1920’s.

During the 1960’s, 652 Mulberry Street was a favorite venue for local musicians, the Allman Brothers, to play. Eventually, the ballroom fell into disuse, but was later acquired by the Historic Macon Foundation. More recently, the building was purchased by Tony Widner, who performed a complete renovation to restore the building to its original beauty. In 2007, the building was awarded by the Historic Macon Found