Atlanta Preservation Center
Grant Park
The mission of the Atlanta Preservation Center is to promote the preservation of Atlanta’s architecturally, historically and culturally significant buildings, neighborhoods and landscapes through education and advocacy.
1979 Atlanta Preservation Center Founded The Atlanta Preservation Center (APC) begins operation; opening its first office in the Healey Building, before moving to the Flatiron Building in 1985.
1984 Easements Atlanta, Inc. Founded Established in 1984, Easements Atlanta is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit created through an alliance between the Atlanta Preservation Center, Atlanta History Center, and the City of Atlanta Urban Design Commission. Today, Easements Atlanta permanently protects and stewards over 40 historic properties across the City of Atlanta.
1988 Preservation Program Created Assists in developing and obtaining funding for Atlanta's Comprehensive Preservation Program for historic districts, signed into law in 1988.
2001 Purchases 1856 L.P. Grant Mansion Purchases 1856 Lemuel Pratt Grant Mansion, deemed “Atlanta’s most historic building” by Franklin Garrett, to prevent its destruction. Embarks on long-term restoration efforts .
2002 Prevents Demolition in MLK Historic District Works to prevent demolition of a block of Auburn Avenue located in the M.L. King Jr. Historic District.
Programs
- School Programs
- Summer Camp
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