Maybe the largest factor contributing to the birth and prosperity of Atlanta in the 19th century would be rail service.
The Constitution Building, also referred to as the Georgia Power Atlanta Division Building, is further known as the "Heart of Atlanta" because of its location at downtown Atlanta's historic railroad junction. This masonry building is a rare example of Art Moderne in Atlanta. It was constructed for the Atlanta Constitution newspaper which occupied the building until 1953.
The Trio Laundry Dry Cleaning Building, built in 1910, is a contributing structure in both the local Martin Luther King Jr. Landmark District and the National Registers’ Martin Luther King Jr. Historic District. In June 2014, AHA applied for a demolition permit which was issued by the city in August 2014. Thanks to the efforts of local preservationist, including the APC, demolition was averted. The Atlanta Preservation Center is advocating for the adaptive reuse of the building to contribute to the community.
McLendon Hospital, which Dr. Frederick Earl McLendon opened in the mid-1940s, was one of two places in Atlanta where Black people could get quality medical care with dignity and respect. Located in Hunter Hills.
Built in 1869 by architect William Parkins, Gaines Hall initially opened as North Hall – and stood as Atlanta University's initial original building.
Located at the corner of Jesse Hill Jr. Drive and Auburn Avenue, in the heart of the Sweet Auburn District, once known as the richest stretch of Black real estate in America, the three-story building is boarded up and has been that way for decades. The Atlanta Life Insurance Company, founded by Alonzo Herndon, was located here.
