Medical Arts Building (Atlanta) facts for kids
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Medical Arts building
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Medical Arts Building in 2019
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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 | 384 Peachtree Street NE Atlanta, Georgia |
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| Built | 1927 |
| Architect | G. Lloyd Preacher |
| Architectural style | Beaux-Arts |
| NRHP reference No. | 16000816 |
| Added to NRHP | December 6, 2016 |
The Medical Arts Building is a really old and cool building in Downtown Atlanta. It's built in a fancy style called Beaux-Arts. This 12-story building was finished in 1927. It was designed by G. Lloyd Preacher, who also designed the Atlanta City Hall.
When it first opened, the Medical Arts Building was very modern. It had special rooms for doctors and nurses. It also had a cafeteria, a drugstore, and even a telegraph office! It was one of the first buildings to have a covered parking garage for cars. But sadly, this big building, which is about 89,000 square feet, has been empty since 1995.
A Building's Journey: From Busy to Empty
The Medical Arts Building has a long history. It was once a very busy place where people went for medical care. Over the years, it became empty and started to show its age.
Efforts to Save the Building
Many people and groups have tried to save the Medical Arts Building.
- In 2001, the Atlanta Preservation Center put the building on its list of "Endangered Buildings." This means they thought it was important to save.
- In 2002, the city council of Atlanta decided to make the building a "Landmark Building." This special title helps protect old buildings from being torn down.
- In 2011, The Georgia Trust also added it to their "Places in Peril" list. This list highlights important places that need help to be saved.
Becoming a Historic Place
Because of its unique style and history, the Medical Arts Building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2016. This is a special list of places in the United States that are important to history. Being on this list helps protect the building and recognize its value.
