Scope and Contents The Swift-Kyle House, also known as the Swift Mansion and Billings House, is a historic residence in Columbus, Georgia. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 11, 1973. It is located at 303 12th Street and 3rd Avenue. George Parker Swift and his daughter and son-in-law owned the ante-bellum mansion which dates to 1857. It was remodeled after a roof fire in 1898. Adelaide and James P. Kyle also owned the home. It was a residence until 1956 and has also been...

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The house was built by George S. Kyle and his wife Elizabeth Clason Kyle in 1925. It was designed by T. Firth Lockwood, architect. The cost was $13, 622. Over time, a guest house was constructed attached to the garage. The pool and gardens were also important parts of the property.

Scope and Contents From the Collection: These papers document the long life and career of Clason Kyle, as well his family. They include material on his career with Columbus newspapers including his time as the Associate Editor of the Ledger-Enquirer Sunday Magazine and travel editor. They also document his participation in many local, national and international organizations including: American Cancer Society; Bachelor Club; Barter Theater in Abington; Big Eddy Club; Columbus Chamber of Commerce – Stay and See Committee;...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: These papers document the long life and career of Clason Kyle, as well his family. They include material on his career with Columbus newspapers including his time as the Associate Editor of the Ledger-Enquirer Sunday Magazine and travel editor. They also document his participation in many local, national and international organizations including: American Cancer Society; Bachelor Club; Barter Theater in Abington; Big Eddy Club; Columbus Chamber of Commerce – Stay and See Committee;...

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This folder contains information on the costs and extent of the remodeling project, as well as photographs.

Scope and Contents From the Collection: These papers document the long life and career of Clason Kyle, as well his family. They include material on his career with Columbus newspapers including his time as the Associate Editor of the Ledger-Enquirer Sunday Magazine and travel editor. They also document his participation in many local, national and international organizations including: American Cancer Society; Bachelor Club; Barter Theater in Abington; Big Eddy Club; Columbus Chamber of Commerce – Stay and See Committee;...

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This folder contains a newspaper article of June 17, 1987 about the artist, Kerry Paine, and her work in Clason Kyle’s home. There are also photographs of the work in progress.

Scope and Contents From the Collection: These papers document the long life and career of Clason Kyle, as well his family. They include material on his career with Columbus newspapers including his time as the Associate Editor of the Ledger-Enquirer Sunday Magazine and travel editor. They also document his participation in many local, national and international organizations including: American Cancer Society; Bachelor Club; Barter Theater in Abington; Big Eddy Club; Columbus Chamber of Commerce – Stay and See Committee;...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: These papers document the long life and career of Clason Kyle, as well his family. They include material on his career with Columbus newspapers including his time as the Associate Editor of the Ledger-Enquirer Sunday Magazine and travel editor. They also document his participation in many local, national and international organizations including: American Cancer Society; Bachelor Club; Barter Theater in Abington; Big Eddy Club; Columbus Chamber of Commerce – Stay and See Committee;...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: These papers document the long life and career of Clason Kyle, as well his family. They include material on his career with Columbus newspapers including his time as the Associate Editor of the Ledger-Enquirer Sunday Magazine and travel editor. They also document his participation in many local, national and international organizations including: American Cancer Society; Bachelor Club; Barter Theater in Abington; Big Eddy Club; Columbus Chamber of Commerce – Stay and See Committee;...