Carpet and Rug Institute Moving to Downtown Dalton’s Historic Post Office

From One Landmark to Another: Carpet and Rug Institute Moving to Downtown Dalton’s Historic Post Office

Earlier this spring, the Carpet and Rug Institute Board of Directors voted to sell CRI’s headquarters to neighboring Dalton State College and move into the historic Old Post Office on Hamilton Street in Dalton’s downtown area. CRI will share the space with the local Dalton Chamber of Commerce.

Here’s a look at CRI’s future new headquarters building, courtesy of artist and Dalton native George Davies.

This image is one of a set of notecards Mr. Davies compiled in 2009 that feature his watercolors of historic buildings from Dalton’s downtown area.

Here’s the description from the back of the Downtown Dalton Historic Post Office Building card:

“This classic landmark was built in 1907-1909 and was established as a U.S. Post Office in 1910. The post office was moved in 1965, and the building was renovated in 1965 and is now the Dalton Public Schools Administration headquarters. Designed by noted architect James Knox Taylor, Supervising Architect of the United States Treasury from 1897 to 1912, the beautiful structure features a cupola and other design elements that reflect the architectural essence of the Georgian style.”

The School administration moved out in 2010, leaving the building empty. It is owned by the City of Dalton, which is installing a new roof and making extensive renovations so it will be ready for its new tenants. The renovations and redesign are being undertaken by Dalton architect Gregg Sims.

So, CRI is moving – probably sometime late this year or in early 2012. Who wants to come by CRI and help clean out 40 years of old files? Volunteers are welcome.

~Bethany

PS: Sets of Mr. Davies’ notecards may be purchased from The Pine Needle in Dalton, Georgia.