Academy of Medicine - Atlanta, GA - U.S. National Register of Historic Places on Waymarking.com

From the historic marker located in front of the building.

Academy of Medicine

Thirteen Atlanta physicians organized the Brotherhood of Physicians in 1854. After many location and name changes, the Brotherhood evolved into the Fulton County Medical Society, which dedicated the Academy of Medicine as its headquarters here on December 15, 1941. Medical Society members played a major role in health care for all Georgians, including advances in the treatment of pellagra, hookworm, tuberculosis, and venereal disease. Designed by Philip T. Shutze and R. Kennon Perry, the Academy of medicine is an outstanding example of Neoclassical architecture. The Medical Association of Atlanta directed restoration in 1932 and deeded the Academy to the Atlanta Medical Heritage to preserve it as a historic building.

Erected by The Georgia Historical Society, The Medical Association
2002.11 of Atlanta, and Atlanta Medical Heritage, Inc. 60-3

Architect: Shutze,Philip T. and Perry,R.Kennon
Architectural Style: Classical Revival

Academy of Medicine

Street address: 875 West Peachtree St., Athens, GA USA 30309 County / Borough / Parish: Fulton Year listed: 1980 Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/Engineering, Event Periods of significance: 1925-1949 Historic function: Commerce/Trade, Health Care Current function: Social Privately owned?: yes Primary Web Site: [Web Link] Secondary Website 1: [Web Link] Season start / Season finish: Not listed Hours of operation: Not listed Secondary Website 2: Not listed National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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