Georgia Railroad Freight Depot - Atlanta, Georgia
N 33° 45.095 W 084° 23.340
16S E 741852 N 3737675
Downtown Atlanta's oldest standing building. It was completed in April 1869 by Thomas Alexander, contractor and designed by Corput and Bass, architects. It was built to replace the one destroyed by Sherman's troops in 1864.
Waymark Code: WM46PW
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 07/15/2008
Views: 107
The restored station is located on the grounds of the 'World of Coca-Cola' and immediately adjacent to Underground Atlanta, a shopping and entertainment district located under the bridges that originally spanned the railroads of Atlanta.
From a plaque located on the outside end of the building - Downtown Atlanta's oldest standing building. It was completed in April 1869 by Thomas Alexander, contractor and designed by Corput and Bass, architects. A 1935 fire destroyed the upper floors and cupola. The building served its original purpose for nearly a century. Upon completion of the structure in 1869, the local press said, in part: "The new Georgia Railroad Depot is recognized at a glance as an ornament and benefit to the city and reflects credit on the spirit and live character of the President and Directors of the Georgia Railroad."
There was an Alabama Historical plaque located inside the building, visible by looking through the front door. If any Waymarkers can get in, please send me a photo of this plaque and I will add the information to this waymark.
The Station web site (given below) is not very interesting, but it is the official site. A more interesting and informative web site is here - (
visit link)