The Georgia Railroad Freight Depot (1869) is the oldest building in

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. It is located on the east side of Central Avenue, bordered by the MARTA and freight railroad lines on its north side. It anchors the north side of Steve Polk Plaza, which contains the old

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building at its south side and an entrance to

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, via a tunnel under Central Avenue, on its west side. The depot was completed in 1869. The architects were (Max) Corput and Bass. It was the main freight depot for the Georgia Railroad and Banking Company.Historical Marker Database
/ref> A fire in 1935 destroyed the upper floors and the

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. In 1981 the building was renovated to accommodate events. It can accommodate 800 seated guests or 1300 standing."Freight Room", ''Georgia Building Authority''
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External links

Detailed tour of the Georgia Railroad Freight Depot (amateur video, 2011)

Georgia Railroad
historical marker

{{Atlanta landmarks Railway stations in the United States opened in 1869 Railway freight houses Buildings and structures in Atlanta Max Corput buildings Industrial landmarks in Atlanta 1869 establishments in Georgia (U.S. state)