Fairlie-Poplar in Atlanta in Fulton County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
U.S. Courthouse, Atlanta, Georgia
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 21, 2021
1. U.S. Courthouse, Atlanta, Georgia Marker
of Historic Places
May 2, 1974
U. S. Courthouse
Atlanta, Georgia
James Knox Taylor
architect 1907
This property significantly contributes to the
nation's cultural heritage
Commemorated June 1976
Gerald R. Ford, President of the United States
Jack Eckerd, Administrator of General Services
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Communications • Law Enforcement. A significant historical year for this entry is 1907.
Location. 33° 45.365′ N, 84° 23.416′ W. Marker is in Atlanta, Georgia, in Fulton County. It is in Fairlie-Poplar. Marker is at the intersection of Forsyth Street NW and Walton Street NW, on the right when traveling west on Forsyth Street NW. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 56 Forsyth St NW, Atlanta GA 30303, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Healey Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Birthplace of Coca-Cola (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Thrasherville (about 700 feet away); The Winecoff Fire (about 800 feet away); SunTrust Bank (approx. 0.2 miles away); 10 Park Place
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Regarding U.S. Courthouse, Atlanta, Georgia. Excerpt from the National Register nomination:
… Built in the Second Renaissance Revival style, the Old Post Office was first occupied in 1911 after taking over three years to build.
A government publication of 1901, pictures the previous Atlanta Post Office built of brick in 1876-1880, and later enlarged in 1889-1890. It was this structure which was replaced in the early twentieth century. Contemporary photographs taken during construction from 1907-1910, show the foundation being dug by May, 1907. James Knox Taylor, Supervising Architect of the Treasury Department at the time, was responsible for the design of the building.
In 1931-1933, the building at 76 Forsyth Street became the “Old Post Office” when major postal services were moved to another newer structure. Presently, the Old Post Office is occupied primarily by a post office station and by the United States courts and related agencies.
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 21, 2021
2. U.S. Courthouse, Atlanta, Georgia Marker
Marker is at the left corner (by the tree) of the courthouse building.
via NPS, unknown
3. U.S. Post Office and Courthouse
National Register of Historic Places: Digital Archive on NPGallery website entry
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Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 30, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 177 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 30, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 3. submitted on December 1, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
