Kimball House, Former hotel building in downtown Atlanta, Georgia.
Kimball House was a former hotel building that dominated downtown Atlanta at the Five Points intersection. The structure occupied an entire city block bounded by Whitehall Street, Decatur Street, Pryor Street, and Wall Street.
The original building was constructed in 1870 and featured an impressive four-story open-air lobby with plants, flowers, and a fountain. After a fire in 1883, a second hotel was built on the same site and remained until 1959.
The hotel served as a central gathering place for railroad executives, politicians, and influential business leaders during the post-Civil War period. It shaped the city's social life and attracted prominent figures from across the nation.
The building was easily accessible due to its central location and offered convenient access to major business districts. Visitors should know that this is a historical site with little remaining visible today.
Bluegrass musician Bill Monroe recorded his first solo session at this hotel, leaving an important mark on music history. This historic recording session took place before the building was later demolished.
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