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Completed in 1910, the Herndon Home, was the residence of Alonzo Herndon and his family. Herdon was a former slave raised in a sharecropping family after the Civil War. Herndon studied barbering, and owned and managed a string of barbershops in downtown Atlanta after the Civil War, one of which was considered to be the most elegant in the country with marble floors and chandelier. Investing his income into real estate, Herndon became the largest black property owner in Atlanta by 1900. Later, Herndon founded the Atlanta Life Insurance Company, located in the Sweet Auburn Historic District, and became Atlanta's first black millionaire. The home was primarily designed by Adrienne Herndon, Alonzo's first wife and a teacher at Atlanta University. The couple had one son, Norris. Adrienne died of Addison's disease just three months after the home was completed. In 1912 Alonzo married Jessie Gillespie. The Herndon home is a two-story, 15-room Beaux Arts mansion built by local black craftsmen. The formally composed building is constructed with multi-colored brick, and features a two-story entry portico supported by Corinthian columns. One-story porches to each side of the building echo this theme in brick piers and wooden capitals. An elliptical fanlight over the main entrance and the balustrade above the full entablature of the building's cornice add a distinctly Georgian Revival flavor to this imposing residence. The Herndon Home is a lasting tribute to the hard work and talent of extraordinary African Americans in Atlanta, and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2000.

Herndon Home

You can study the exhibits at Herndon Home, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Atlanta. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

Herndon Home
Georgia Institute of Technology

Georgia Institute of Technology

Enjoy the collegiate vibe with a visit to Georgia Institute of Technology, a well-known college in Atlanta. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

Georgia Institute of Technology
Georgia Aquarium which includes marine life

Georgia Aquarium

Discover thousands of sea creatures at the world’s biggest aquarium.

Georgia Aquarium
Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Catch an event at Mercedes-Benz Stadium during your trip to Atlanta. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Center for Civil and Human Rights which includes modern architecture

National Center for Civil and Human Rights

Documents and important writings from Martin Luther King Jr. are the centerpiece of a fascinating look at the fight for rights we sometimes take for granted.

National Center for Civil and Human Rights
World of Coca Cola featuring a city, city views and skyline

World of Coca-Cola

Learn about the fascinating history of one of the world’s best-known drinks, in the city where it was invented.

World of Coca-Cola

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The Westin Peachtree Plaza, Atlanta

The Westin Peachtree Plaza, Atlanta

4 out of 5
210 Peachtree St. NW, Atlanta, GA
The Westin Peachtree Plaza, Atlanta
Hilton Atlanta

Hilton Atlanta

4 out of 5
255 Courtland St NE, Atlanta, GA
Hilton Atlanta
Hyatt Regency Atlanta Downtown

Hyatt Regency Atlanta Downtown

4 out of 5
265 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA
Hyatt Regency Atlanta Downtown
Sentral West Midtown At Star Metals

Sentral West Midtown At Star Metals

4 out of 5
1055 Brady Avenue Northwest, Atlanta, GA
Sentral West Midtown At Star Metals
Courtland Grand Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Courtland Grand Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

4 out of 5
165 Courtland Street NE, Atlanta, GA
Courtland Grand Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Atlanta Marriott Marquis

Atlanta Marriott Marquis

4 out of 5
265 Peachtree Center Ave Ne, Atlanta, GA
Atlanta Marriott Marquis
Signia By Hilton Atlanta Georgia World Congress Center

Signia By Hilton Atlanta Georgia World Congress Center

4 out of 5
159 Northside Dr. NW, Atlanta, GA
Signia By Hilton Atlanta Georgia World Congress Center
Reverb by Hard Rock Atlanta Downtown

Reverb by Hard Rock Atlanta Downtown

4 out of 5
89 Centennial Olympic Park Dr., Atlanta, GA
Reverb by Hard Rock Atlanta Downtown
The Ritz-Carlton, Atlanta

The Ritz-Carlton, Atlanta

5 out of 5
181 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA
The Ritz-Carlton, Atlanta
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