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It’s Historic Preservation Month! While the preservation community had a major set back with Gov. Kemp’s recent veto of HB 376 (which would have raised the cap on available Historic Tax Credits further incentivizing preservation efforts), there are many other preservation wins to celebrate. Easements Altanta continues stewarding our 51 protected properties with more in the pipeline. Stay tuned as we look forward to sharing the stories behind the most recent additions to our portfolio. One of our parent organizations, @preserveatl and Executive Director David Yoakley Mitchell continue to work tirelessly to advocate for our historic resources. From raising preservation awareness by spearheading a proclamation from the Atlanta City Council recognizing May as Historic Preservation Month to advocating for the successful NRHP listing of South View Cemetery, perseverance prevails.Also, check out our friends @thegeorigatrust and their advocacy efforts as well as the recent award recipients for many outstanding preservation projects in the state.Hard work, dedication, and goodness abounds!📸 credits: @preserveatl and @thegeorgiatrust#historicpreservation#adaptiveuse #southviewcemetery ... See MoreSee Less
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Uh-oh! Easements Atlanta has been called to the Principal’s Office! 😳The Vice-Principal’s Office to be exact. Loved helping to share the story of Kirkwood Lofts @kirkwoodfling Home Tour today. Formerly Kirkwood Elementary School, the campus is comprised of four buildings dating from 1906 to 1965 and listed on the NRHP and is protected in perpetuity by a conservation easement. The unit on tour was the Vice Principal’s office in the building constructed in 1921. The unit also housed offices for counseling and the school nurse. 12’ ceilings, historic floors and Austral windows add incredible character to the space. Austral windows were common in the early 20th century in schools, libraries and other public buildings. They eliminated the need for a double hung sash with cords, pulleys, and weights. When fully open they provided 70% ventilation of a space vs. the 50% of a double-hung sash in the days before air-conditioned spaces.Home tour runs tomorrow 5/17/26 as well. Check out @kirkwoodfling for ticket info…📸: all photos by EA1. Kirkwood resident and unit owner Kristin and @thepetitepreservationist_atl EA Executive Director Sarah Borcherding2. 1906 Building3. 1921 Building4. Unit on tour today 5. Unit on tour today6. Unit on tour today7. Vintage ad from The American School Board Journal 19208. Preservation in progress on site! Wood window rehab underway by @historic_windowworks_of_ga#historicpreservation#atlantahistory#adaptiveuse#conservationeasement ... See MoreSee Less
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We’re excited to share that one of Easements Atlanta’s protected properties, the Kirkwood Lofts—formerly the c. 1921 Kirkwood Elementary School—will be featured as part of the 2026 Kirkwood Spring Fling & Tour of HomesLearn more and purchase tickets here:www.eventeny.com/events/2026-kirkwood-spring-fling-festival-tour-of-homes-27046/ ... See MoreSee Less
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