The restoration was extensive, but the labor was fruitful. In 1994, Rita opened The 1902 Stock Exchange and one year later was honored with the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation Outstanding Rehabilitation Project award. Today, visitors can discover the 1902 Stock Exchange, the cornerstone of rebirth in historic Adairsville, and the many wonderful treasures inside. Exposed masonry and massive archways flank individual gallery shops offering Victorian accessories, collectibles, fine linens and lace, baby gifts and christening gowns, china, crystal, silver, antique wedding dresses, Civil War collectibles, military weapons, antique furniture and reproductions, Coke collectibles, handmade Christmas decorations, antique toys, prints, paintings and much more. One gallery of great regional interest is The Corra Harris Bookstore, named for the novelist from nearby Pine Log and author of The Circuit Rider's Wife and many other titles.
Browsers can find favorite new titles, as well.
Maggie Mae's Tea Room is located downstairs in the center of the gallery shops. The d cor is pleasant and the aromas of imported tea and coffee are enticing. The tea room fare includes a chicken salad plate, three kinds of quiche and one hot daily special. Top off your lunch with a choice specialty dessert such as hummingbird cake, turtle cheese cake or scrumptious pie. When the weather is pleasant, enjoy lunch outside in the intimate setting of a brick city courtyard.