Healey Building | |
Nrhp Type: | nrhp |
Location: | 57 Forsyth St., Atlanta, Georgia |
Coordinates: | 33.7561°N -84.3897°W |
Built: | 1913 |
Architect: | Morgan & Dillon |
Architecture: | Late Gothic Revival |
Added: | August 12, 1977 |
Area: | less than one acre |
Refnum: | 77000429 |
Nrhp Type2: | indcp |
Partof: | Fairlie–Poplar Historic District |
Partof Refnum: | 82002416 |
Designated Nrhp Type2: | September 9, 1982 |
Nocat: | yes |
Designated Other1 Name: | Atlanta Landmark Building |
Designated Other1 Date: | December 23, 1991 |
Designated Other1 Abbr: | ALB |
Designated Other1 Link: | List of historic buildings and districts designated by the City of Atlanta |
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The Healey Building, at 57 Forsyth Street NW, in the Fairlie-Poplar district of Atlanta, was the last major skyscraper built in that city during the pre-World War I construction boom. Designed by the firm of Morgan & Dillon, with assistance from Walter T. Downing, in the Gothic Revival style, the 16-story structure was built between 1913-1914. It was originally planned with two facing towers connected by an atrium, taking up an entire city block. During construction, steelworker Billy Newburn fell to his death in 1913.The east tower along Broad Street was never constructed due to World War I and the subsequent death of owner William T. Healey (son of developer Thomas G. Healey) in 1920.[1]
The building remained in the Healey family until 1972. On August 8, 1977, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and since 1987 it has enjoyed local landmark status. In 2001, the upper floors were converted into condominiums, while the lower floors continue to be the home of galleries, shops, and restaurants.