Sunday, November 28, 2010

Warm Springs Georgia

This wooded, hilly area is the location of the FDR (Roosevelt Little White House). FDR built a cottage here after buying the Warm Springs resort just prior to the depression.  Although he traveled here only several dozen times in twenty years, he had a substantial influence on the area.  He also died here. A simple cottage and an interesting museum. His hand control Ford and Willeys convertibles are on site. 

Two bedrooms, one for him and one for his "personal secretary" (Eleanor didn't visit here.)

Because of his interest in bringing rural areas into the 20th century, the REA was created. This early meter consisted of not only the meter but also four breakers, substantially less than what the Moose has but power enough for a few lights, appliances, and a refrigerator.

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