M.C. Kiser Company Building facts for kids
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M.C. Kiser Building
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 Location in Downtown Atlanta
Location in Atlanta
Location in Georgia (U.S. state)
Location in the United States
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| Location | 210 Pryor Street Atlanta, Georgia, United States |
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| Built | 1923 |
| NRHP reference No. | 100003966 |
| Added to NRHP | May 28, 2019 |
The M.C. Kiser Company Building is a historic building in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. It is located in the South Downtown area of Atlanta. The building was first built in 1923 to be a shoe factory. Later, in 2017, it was changed into apartments. Because of its important history, the building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2019.
A Look Back: The Building's History
The M.C. Kiser Building was constructed in 1923. It was built for the M.C. Kiser Company. This company made shoes and had been in Atlanta since the late 1800s. The company was very important to Atlanta's business. They needed a bigger space for their "Shield Brand Shoes."
The new building was used as a factory where shoes were made. It was also a warehouse to store shoes and a retail center to sell them. The M.C. Kiser Company used this building until 1933. After that, many different businesses used the building over the years.
From Shoes to Homes: A New Purpose
In 2016, a local company called Gallman Development Group decided to give the building a new life. They planned to turn the old factory into an apartment building. This company had experience changing old warehouses into modern living spaces.
They wanted to create "industrial chic" apartments. This means the apartments would keep some of the old factory style. Construction started in January 2017. The plans included 36 one-bedroom apartments and five two-bedroom apartments. Because it is close to Georgia State University, the apartments could be a good choice for students.
On May 28, 2019, the M.C. Kiser Building was officially added to the National Register of Historic Places. This means it is recognized as an important historic place in the United States.
How the Building Was Designed
The M.C. Kiser Building is made of brick and has three stories. It also has a basement. When it was first built, the ground floor was mainly used for selling shoes. The two floors above were used for making and storing shoes.
The outside of the building has a simple design. It does not have many fancy decorations. The building is an example of "mill" or "slow-burning" architecture. This type of design was made to help prevent fires.
