Emory University
Emory University is a private research university in Atlanta, Georgia. Founded in 1836 as "Emory College" by the Methodist Episcopal Church and named in honor of Methodist bishop John Emory, Emory is the second-oldest private institution of ...
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Atlanta
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Georgia
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, overlooking Candler Lake. It was built in 1926 as the residence of Walter T. Candler, son of
Coca-Cola
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Asa Griggs Candler
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revival style. The architects were
Ivey and Crook
Ivey and Crook was an architectural firm active in Atlanta from the 1920s to 1960s. Works include:
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Candler named the estate Lullwater Farms. Horses were kept for racing. Cattle grazed on the fields.
In 1958, Candler sold the house and land to Emory. In 1963, Sanford Atwood became the first president of Emory to take up residence in the mansion. Since then, Emory presidents have continued to live there when they hold that position.
The estate should not be confused with Lullwater Estate, originally called Rainbow Terrace, the mansion built for Lucy Candler Heinz, Walter Candler and
Asa G. Candler, Jr.
Asa Griggs "Buddie" Candler Jr. (August 27, 1880 – January 11, 1953, in Atlanta) was the eccentric son of Asa Griggs Candler Sr., co-founder of Coca-Cola. Candler Jr. helped build his father's business into an empire. He later became a real-es ...
Emory University
Emory University is a private research university in Atlanta, Georgia. Founded in 1836 as "Emory College" by the Methodist Episcopal Church and named in honor of Methodist bishop John Emory, Emory is the second-oldest private institution of ...
Druid Hills High School
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New Georgia Encyclopedia
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