The Candler Hotel – Atlanta

April 21, 2021 by LB

The Candler Building was built in 1906 by Coca-Cola magnate and former Mayor Asa Griggs Candler. Standing on the site of one of Atlanta oldest churches, it was the city’s first skyscraper and tallest structure at 17 stories.

Now in the Hilton Curio Collection, the building underwent painstaking restoration and reopened as a hotel in 2019. Some of the features include:

Beau-Arts style, drawing upon the principles of French neoclassicism and incorporating Gothic and Renaissance elements
Picturesque, hand-carved marble staircase capped with The Candler Hotel’s iconic winged lion
Ornate décor using brass, mahogany & marble materials, that weaves an intricate family story is infused throughout the hotel
Lobby featuring two original Tiffany glass windows
Mysterious secret bank vault below ground
A historic Ballroom, completely transformed
A variety of window styles and layouts on each of the 15 stories
Detailed arched windows with elaborate cornices that crown the building, radiating its historical effect on downtown Atlanta

View From the 12th Floor

April 16, 2021 by LB

Mini-Vacation: Atlanta and Maggie Valley

November 24, 2017 by LB

After the almost single minded focus on the November election with it’s exciting conclusion, it was time for a getaway.

First stop: Atlanta and a quick visit with Andrew and Jon.

And Tela and Wilson, too.

We attended the Virginia Tech / Georgia Tech football game (my team lost …) but we also enjoyed site seeing, a little shopping (a very little), and lots of good food and drink. Surprisingly, I didn’t take many photos, but I was pretty happy with the few shots that I did take.

After leaving Georgia, I hit the road for Maggie Valley. Set in the mountains of North Carolina, the town is situated near the Blue Ridge Parkway, and the Cherokee Indian Reservation.