Another historic structure is facing demolition downtown. This time, it’s a small building at the intersection of Forsyth and Walton Street, which dates back more than 100 years.
Plans for it to be torn down were revealed earlier this month. A telecommunications company next door hopes to expand into the space.
But the demolition notice has prompted an outcry among some Atlanta residents, who feel the city is losing its few historic buildings. In a similar case earlier this year, more than 2,000 people signed a petition to save downtown’s historic Bell Building from being torn down.
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