Discover the Historic Buildings Around Tech Square
Yes, you can (and should!) take a break from your screen right now. While enjoying the fresh air outside, why not learn a little bit of history within your scenery? If you are located in or near Tech Square, check out the following historic buildings within our neighborhood. Whether you’re walking, cycling, or riding around on an electric scooter, these historic landmarks are worth pausing for.
So take in the scenery, notice the architectural details, and maybe stop by The Clubhouse — the following historic buildings are less than a 15-minute walk away.
The Crum and Forster Building
Renaissance Revival style, built in 1927 and opened in 1928 as a regional office for a national insurance firm
Located at 771 Spring St NW, Atlanta, GA 30308 (Street View)
The Historic Academy of Medicine at Georgia Tech
Classical Revival style, built in 1941 for the Medical Association of Atlanta
Located at 875 W Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA 30309 (Street View)
The Biltmore
Colonial Revival style, built in 1924 as a hotel and apartment building
Located at 30 Fifth St NE, Atlanta, GA 30308 (Street View)
The Margaret Mitchell House
Tudor Revival style, originally built in 1899 for Cornelius Sheehan
Located at 979 Crescent Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 (Street View)
The Georgian Terrace Hotel
Beaux Arts style, built in 1911 as one of the first hotels to be built outside of Atlanta's downtown business district
Located at 659 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30308 (Street View)
The Fox Theatre
Islamic and Egyptian architectural hybrid style, originally built in 1928 as headquarters for the Shriners of Atlanta
Located at 660 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30308 (Street View)
DID YOU KNOW?
In addition to the Street View feature on Google Maps, you can now travel back in time to see how the place has changed (or not) over the years.
Are there any historical buildings around the neighborhood that we missed? Any distinct features of a building to tell a story about? Let us know in the comments below.