Carnegie Building, historic building in Atlanta, Georgia, USA
The Carnegie Building is a twelve-story commercial structure made of brick, limestone, and concrete erected in downtown Atlanta between 1924 and 1925. Its distinctive wedge shape fits the triangular lot bordered by three streets, with limestone decorative touches and curved corners that elegantly address the unusual site constraints.
The building opened in 1924-1925 originally as the Wynne-Claughton Building, serving as headquarters for a real estate company, before being renamed the Mortgage Guaranty Building in 1929 and then the Carnegie Building in 1963. These name changes mark its shifting role in Atlanta's commercial life and connection to the nearby library named after Andrew Carnegie.
The building has carried its current name since 1963 in honor of the nearby Carnegie Library, reflecting a connection to learning and Andrew Carnegie's legacy in the city. This naming choice shows how the structure was tied to Atlanta's cultural institutions and public life.
The building sits downtown at the intersection of Peachtree Street and Ellis Street, easily recognizable by its wedge shape and distinctive corner design. Visitors can view the exterior from the street and access the ground floor restaurant or stay at the Courtyard by Marriott hotel now housed within it.
The architect G. Lloyd Preacher designed the building and established his own office inside it before going on to design Atlanta's City Hall and the Medical Arts Building. In its early years, the building hosted diverse tenants ranging from car companies to local organizations, showcasing its role as a multipurpose commercial hub.
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