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Guided Walking Tour of Historic Downtown

Saturday, March 10, 2007
11:00am

Friday, March 16, 2007
12:00 Noon

Experience Atlanta's earliest high-rise district, beginning at the historic Candler Building and winding through interiors of several of Atlanta's landmark structures. You'll see how Atlanta's downtown architecture developed from Victorian period styles to Art Deco to modern, and learn about the businessmen, architects, and prominent families who created the city's early commercial center.

Cost: Free (Listed dates only)

Directions: Meet in the Candler Building lobby, 127 Peachtree Street, NE. MAP

MARTA: Exit at Peachtree Center station, Ellis Street exit. Proceed south on Peachtree St. to the Candler Building on your left. This event is also accessible by the MARTA Downtown Tourist Loop.

Heading North on I-75/85: Exit 248B (Edgewood/Auburn/Dobbs). Go straight to second light, turn left on Auburn Ave. Take Auburn to Peachtree St. Right on Peachtree. Candler Building is on the right.

Heading South on I-75/85: Exit 249A (Georgia State University/Courtland St.). Continue on Courtland St. to sixth traffic light and turn right onto Auburn Ave. Take Auburn to Peacthree St. and turn right. The Candler Building is on the right.

Presented by: Atlanta Preservation Center 404-688-3350

Note: APC Walking Tours are offered on other days during the Phoenix Flies schedule, with the normal schedule and rates. Visit their Web site for details.


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