Burns Cottage, Literary clubhouse and heritage site in Atlanta, United States.
Burns Cottage is a 1911 replica of Robert Burns's birthplace in Alloway, Scotland, built in Atlanta by the Burns Club of Atlanta from measurements of the original. The interior was adapted for club use, with a meeting room replacing the original barn and byre.
The building was constructed in 1911 by the Burns Club of Atlanta following exact measurements of the original Scottish home. This project reflected the strong Scottish heritage connections that existed in the city during that era.
The building serves as a gathering place for people interested in Scottish poet Robert Burns and his literary works. Visitors can see the rooms where regular meetings and readings take place.
The cottage stands on Alloway Place Southeast, a residential street in Atlanta. The interior was reworked for club use: the barn and byre were replaced by a meeting room, so the floor plan differs from the Scottish original. It is a private clubhouse, so visits depend on the club rather than regular public opening hours.
The cottage's interior was not copied faithfully: the barn and byre were replaced by a meeting room for the Burns Club Atlanta. Thomas Henry Morgan is associated with the building, which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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