148 Edgewood Avenue
The Atlanta Preservation Center is deeply disappointed by Georgia State University’s decision to move forward with the demolition of both 148 Edgewood and Sparks Hall. These buildings hold significant architectural and cultural value—148 Edgewood, a contributing structure in the Sweet Auburn Historic District, and Sparks Hall, a mid-century modern anchor of GSU’s urban campus.
Historic Preservation exhibits and promotes the best ways to better appreciate the value of America’s historic places as definers of our national character. It is a key component for a thriving, livable community that supports varied and rich experiences.
Preservation is not about stopping progress. It is about ensuring that growth honors the layers of history that define our identity. Understanding how to retain historic character and cultural diversity should be embraced as a universal goal.
We urge Georgia State and all institutions to re-evaluate the role they play in shaping, rather than erasing, the stories of our city. Please keep reaching out to GSU’s Administration and media@gsu.edu , sharing this information, and making your voice heard.
The mission of the Atlanta Preservation Center is to promote the preservation of Atlanta’s architecturally, historically and culturally significant buildings, neighborhoods and landscapes through education and advocacy.
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Your Involvement Is Why These Integral Atlanta Buildings Have Been Preserved
Atlanta Daily World Building
Ivy Hall / Peters House
Van Winkle Gin & Machinery / The Goat Farm
Inman Park Trolley Barn
1924 Riches Building
Glenn Hotel
Georgian Terrace
Fulton Bag & Cotton Mill Lofts
Crum Foster Building
Ivy Hall / Peters House
Become a Member
Our organization is only as good as our membership and sponsors. Become a part of our exciting efforts to expand the examination of preservation beyond what has been to become a way of thinking for a sustainable and better informed future.
Advocacy
Through partnerships with citizens, corporations, and government organizations we seek to save Atlanta's cultural heritage from demolition.
Preservation
Adaptive Reuse, Recycled Materials, Repurposed Spaces, Repairs . . . Preservation is a thoughtful way of life with a focus on sustainability and a more informed future through learning from the past.
Education
We partner with local schools ranging in levels from pre-school to post-graduate university programs. We also offer corporate education programs as well as residential restoration resources.
“The greenest building is . . . one that is already built.”
— Carl Elefante // The National Trust for Historic Preservation