George Brooks

Appraisal Report - 4810 Lakeland Rd, west half of Lot 13 block 12 Urban Renewal Parcel 18 Block 24

Airmail mechanics, couriers, pilots and groundskeepers pose in the early 1900s at the College Park Airfield's Airmail Station. Lakelanders among the crew include Charles J. Johnson, Hans Hill, Paul Hill, George Brooks, and Bernie Brooks. The College Park Airport, established in 1909 and located just beyond the boundaries of Lakeland, is the world's oldest continually operating airport.

George and Jeanette Brooks built this house in 1955 on Lakeland Road. It was a new and modern home for a growing family. They lived here for only about twenty years, as the house fell victim in the late 1970s to the urban renewal project in the community.

4810 Lakeland Rd west half of Lot 13 block 12 Urban Renewal Parcel 18 Block 24

George and Jeanette Brooks built this house in 1955 on Lakeland Road. It was a new and modern home for a growing family. They lived here for only about twenty years, as the house fell victim in the late 1970s to urban renewal project in the community.

Members of the Lakeland community have always been active in civic affairs. For many years, the City of College Park has held annual events honoring those who serve on its various citizen committees and boards. The City of College Park honored Lakelanders in 1969 at a dinner event, where certificates were presented by Mayor William Gullett (far right) to (from left to right) Hattie Lewis, Mary Weems Braxton, and George Brooks, Jr.