Guided Tour of the 1883 Peters House

Friday, March 30, 2007
5:30 pmm

The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), which opened its Atlanta campus in 2005, has begun a two-year, $2.2 million restoration of the historic Peters House, built for Edward Peters in 1883. Designed by Gottfried L. Norrman, it is the earliest and most important building in the Queen Anne Style remaining in Atlanta. It originally sat on 400 acres, which became the basis for Midtown Atlanta.

This special tour will be lead by Bob Dickensheets, head of the restoration team for SCAD. Interior highlights include carved woodwork details, hearth with carved maxim, Japanese sliding door panels and overdoor panels depicting a sunrise, original configuration of second floor and original paint colors. This tour is given in conjunction with the APC's guided walking tour of Historic Midtown.

Reservations required, 404-688-3353, ext. 11

Cost: Free (Parking $2)

Directions: Meet at the Peters House parking lot, corner of North and Piedmont Avenues. MAP

MARTA: North rail line to North Avenue Station, then walk 3 blocks east.

Presented by: Savannah College of Art and Design ­ Atlanta 404-253-3100
(Be sure to call the reservation number in bold to list for this event.)