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Peachtree Center District & The Legacy of John Portman

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  • Thursday, Apr 30, 2020  7pm - 8pm

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The Atlanta Preservation Center is pleased to team up with Jennifer Ball, Vice President of Planning & Economic Development at Central Atlanta Progress, and Dean Baker, Architectural Historian and Author of Peachtree Center: 1961-2008, for a virtual tour of the Peachtree Center District.

Downtown Atlanta, the historic heart of Atlanta, boasts walkable streets, an authentic urban atmosphere, well-known attractions, and undiscovered gems. At the center of it all is the Peachtree Center District. Rising high into the sky, Peachtree Center stands as a monument to the innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship of the latter half of the 20th century and the enduring legacy of the district's remarkable creator, John Portman. Experience the iconic atriums and soaring sky bridges in their original splendor, and the untold stories of one of the most exceptional developments in the world.

Explore the Peachtree Center District anytime with the book Peachtree Center 1961-2008 . Available for purchase here.

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