Hidden History: The Bell House's ties to the Allman Brothers, Beall family, and Mercer University
Now known as the Robert McDuffie Center for Strings, its history starts in the 1800s with Robert Beall, who is believed to be the namesake of Beall's Hill in Macon.
Author: Madilyn Harrell (13WMAZ)
Updated: 6:01 PM EDT April 29, 2021
MACON, Ga. — Once a restaurant (and also rumored to be haunted), the Bell House in Macon has a deep history dating back to the 1800s. It was featured on an Allman Brothers album cover, and now operates as the Robert McDuffie Center for Strings.
So, where does its rich history begin?