The Atlanta Preservation Center has a long and successful history as an advocate for the City’s architectural and historic resources. Certainly one of our best moments was our participation in the creation and passage of the City of Atlanta’s 1989 Preservation Ordinance. Since then we have advocated for the protection and historic designation of many buildings and districts, and the passage of crucial legislation. The Center has been a tireless proponent for historic preservation with efforts including walking tours, talking tours, heritage education, and our Buildings Worth Saving workshops for commercial and residential structures.
Enjoy a guided walk through some of Atlanta's treasured areas. Walking tours offered include Fox Theatre, Sweet-Auburn-MLK District, Historic Downtown, Walking Miss Daisy's Druid Hills, Ansley Park, and Inman Park. Click here for details on the tours.
Our Speakers Bureau provides organizations, businesses, and schools an opportunity to get a broad overview of Atlanta history, as well as learn about the Center's programs for heritage education, advocacy and historic building redevelopment. Contact the Center to make a reservation. The Center also sponsors a lecture series throughout the year aimed at raising awareness of the historic resources in the Atlanta area. For a schedule of upcoming lectures, click here to go to our News page.
The Atlanta Preservation Center reaches Atlanta’s school children, grades K-6, by providing special tours and classroom materials, which help children explore their architectural heritage and learn the need for preserving their history. Classes and tours include:
CIRCA is a social and educational group that meets monthly to discuss preservation issues and sponsors special events to promote the Center. To join, simply check the CIRCA box on the Membership Application form and add $15 to your dues for membership. Guests are welcome. For more information, including upcoming events and directions, click here for details.
The Atlanta Preservation Center, in conjunction with the Atlanta Urban Design Commission, provides technical assistance through its Buildings Worth Saving Committee. The Committee is made up of professionals in the fields of architecture, landscape architecture, structural engineering, law, real estate development, and other related fields, whose primary interest lies in maintaining the architectural character of Atlanta. Examples of the consultation services provided by the Committee include condition assessment, design assistance, financial analysis, tax incentives, and project planning. The Committee offers two workshops annually, the "Bottom Line" in the Fall focuses on the rehabilitation of listoric commercial buildings and "Live In A Landmark" in the Spring examines the purchase and rehabilitation of older homes. As part of its work, the Committee maintains a list of "Buildings Worth Saving," structures which are historically and architecturally significant, and which are for sale or lease. The intent of the list is to provide pertinent information on each building in an effort to match up potential buyers and tenants with the present building owners. You can take a look at the List online, or contact info@preserveatlanta.com for more information.
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