Equitable Building (Atlanta 1892)
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The 1892 Equitable Building was a low rise building 30 Edgewood Avenue SE, Atlanta, Georgia
. It was built for Joel Hurt
, a prominent Atlanta developer and streetcar magnate. It was designed by Chicago's Burnham and Root, the firm established by Georgia-born architect John Wellborn Root
(1850-1891) and his partner Daniel Hudson Burnham.
At eight stories, it stood as the tallest building in Atlanta from its completion in 1892 until 1897, and was demolished in 1971.
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
. It was built for Joel Hurt
Joel Hurt
Joel Hurt was an important businessman and developer in Atlanta active in the late 19th century through the early 20th century.Born in Hurtsboro, Alabama Joel Hurt (1850–1926) was an important businessman and developer in Atlanta active in the late 19th century through the early 20th...
, a prominent Atlanta developer and streetcar magnate. It was designed by Chicago's Burnham and Root, the firm established by Georgia-born architect John Wellborn Root
John Wellborn Root
John Wellborn Root was an American architect who worked out of Chicago with Daniel Burnham. He was one of the founders of the Chicago School style...
(1850-1891) and his partner Daniel Hudson Burnham.
At eight stories, it stood as the tallest building in Atlanta from its completion in 1892 until 1897, and was demolished in 1971.