Midtown Atlanta in Fulton County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Georgian Terrace Hotel
Photographed by David Seibert, September 11, 2011
1. The Georgian Terrace Hotel Marker
Built by Atlanta native, Joseph Gatins and designed by New York Architect, W. L. Stoddard, the Terrace opened October 2, 1911. Over the years most of Atlantas famous visitors have chosen the Georgian Terrace Hotel as their temporary home on Peachtree Street.
The Terrace served as the headquarters for the Metropolitan Opera when it visited Atlanta each Spring in the early 1900s. The great opera singer, Enrico Caruso stayed here in 1913 and sent a gracious thank you from London complimenting the excellent food and accommodations. Clark Gable, Vivian Leigh and most of the “Gone With The Wind” cast stayed here when the film premiered in Atlanta in December, 1939.
The Terrace served as host to Presidents Warren Harding and Calvin Coolidge. Arthur Murray once operated one of his early dancing schools here while he was attending Georgia Tech.
Over the years “The Grand Old Lady of Peachtree” became known as one of the great hotels of the Southeast because of its elaborate Ballroom, the Terrace Outdoor Cafι, Marble lobby and elegant furnishings.
Erected 1992 by The Georgian Terrace Hotel.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it
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Location. 33° 46.35′ N, 84° 23.083′ W. Marker is in Atlanta, Georgia, in Fulton County. It is in Midtown Atlanta. It is at the intersection of Peachtree Street and Ponce de Leon Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Peachtree Street. The marker stands at the Peachtree Street entrance to the hotel. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 659 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta GA 30308, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Piedmont. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: James J. Andrews (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Redeemer (about 800 feet away); Peachtree Manor (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Biltmore (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Atlanta Biltmore Hotel (approx. 0.4 miles away); William Perrin Nicolson House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Baltimore Block (approx. 0.4 miles away); Georgia Tech Meets Midtown (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Atlanta.
Regarding The Georgian Terrace Hotel. The Georgian Terrace Hotel is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Photographed by David Seibert, September 11, 2011
2. The Georgian Terrace Hotel Marker
Also see . . .
1. The Terrace Hotel - Wikipedia. (Submitted on September 26, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia.)
2. The Terrace Hotel website. (Submitted on September 26, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia.)
Photographed by David Seibert, September 11, 2011
3. The Georgian Terrace Hotel Marker
The marker at the historic front entrance to the hotel and the Terrace Outdoor Cafe
Photographed by David Seibert, September 11, 2011
4. The Georgian Terrace Hotel Marker
Looking north on Peachtree Street
Photographed by David Seibert, September 11, 2011
5. The Georgian Terrace Hotel Marker
Looking south on Peachtree Street toward the intersection with Ponce de Leon Avenue and downtown Atlanta. The Terrace Outdoor Cafe is on the left.
Photographed by David Seibert, September 11, 2011
6. The Georgian Terrace Hotel Marker
The hotel and marker are directly across Peachtree Stree from the historic Fox Theater.
Photographed by David Seibert, September 11, 2011
7. The Georgian Terrace Hotel
Peachtree Street is in the foreground
circa 1928
8. The Georgian Terrace Hotel, Atlanta, Ga.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 21, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,617 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on September 21, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 8. submitted on November 13, 2015. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
