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{{Short description|Skyscraper in Atlanta, Georgia}}
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building_name = Georgia-Pacific Tower|
image = [[Image:Georgia pacific building atlanta 01.jpg|200px]]|
| name = Georgia-Pacific Center
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built = [[1979]]-[[1982]]|
| status = Complete
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location = [[Atlanta, Georgia]], [[USA]]|
| image = Georgia pacific building atlanta 01.jpg
roof = 697 ft. (212 m)|
| image_size = 250px
floor_count = 52|
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| location = 133 [[Peachtree Street]] NE<br/>[[Atlanta]], [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]], United States
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architect = [[Skidmore, Owings and Merrill]]|
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| start_date = 1979
| completion_date = 1982
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| architect = [[Skidmore, Owings & Merrill]]
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'''Georgia-Pacific Tower''' is a 697-foot (212 m) tall [[skyscraper]] in [[Downtown Atlanta]]. It contains 52 stories of office space and was finished in [[1982]].Before the 6 year era of tall skyscrpaers to be built in Atlanta, it was Atlanta's 2nd tallest building from 1982-1986, and during that time period, the [[Westin-Peachtree Plaza]] was the tallest building in Atlanta. Including the extra 3 years it was built which they were 1979-1982 before the Georgia Pacific tower opened. It has a stair-like design that staggers down to the ground, and is clad in pinkish [[granite]].{{Citation needed|date=July 2009}}
'''Georgia-Pacific Center''' is a {{convert|212.45|m|abbr=on}}, 1,567,011 sq.ft<ref>{{cite web|title=Georgia-Pacific Center|url=https://www.credifi.com/ui/freemium/propertydetails/133-Peachtree-St-NE-Atlanta-GA/55587fbbcbda71481c36bbe3|website=CrediFi|access-date=16 October 2016|archive-date=18 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161018205726/https://www.credifi.com/ui/freemium/propertydetails/133-Peachtree-St-NE-Atlanta-GA/55587fbbcbda71481c36bbe3|url-status=dead}}</ref> [[skyscraper]] in [[downtown Atlanta]], [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]], United States. It contains 52 stories<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/real_talk/2015/04/koch-industries-invests-in-atlantas-iconic-georgia.html|title=Koch Industries invests in Atlanta's iconic Georgia Pacific Center |last=Sams|first=Douglas|date=2015-04-30|website=www.bizjournals.com}}</ref> of office space and was finished in 1982. Before the six-year era of tall skyscrapers to be built in Atlanta, it was Atlanta's second-tallest building (only surpassed by the [[Westin Peachtree Plaza Hotel]]) from 1982 to 1987. It has a stair-like design that staggers down to the ground, and is [[Cladding (construction)|clad]] in [[pink granite]] quarried from [[Marble Falls, Texas|Marble Falls]], [[Texas]].


The tower is on the former site of the [[Loew's Grand Theatre]], where the [[premiere]] for the 1939 film ''[[Gone with the Wind (film)|Gone with the Wind]]'' was held. The theatre could not be demolished because of its [[landmark]] status; when it burned down in [[1978]], clearing the way for the tower, some locals found the circumstances to be mysterious and perhaps more than coincidental. {{Citation needed|date=June 2008}}
The tower is on the former site of the [[Loew's Grand Theatre]], where the premiere for the 1939 film ''[[Gone with the Wind (film)|Gone with the Wind]]'' was held (133 [[Peachtree St.]] NE, near the intersection of Peachtree and Forsyth streets). The theatre could not be demolished because of its landmark status; it burned down in 1978, clearing the way for the tower.{{cn|date=July 2024}}


The architectural firm that built it was [[Skidmore, Owings and Merrill]]. The tower is the world [[headquarters]] of [[Georgia-Pacific]]. Other tenants include consulting firm [[McKinsey & Company]] and the downtown branch of the [[High Museum]] of Art, which opened in [[1986]].{{Citation needed|date=July 2009}}
The architectural firm that designed it was [[Skidmore, Owings & Merrill]]. The general contractor who constructed the project was a joint venture of J.A. Jones Construction Company's Atlanta office and the H.J. Russell Company, also of Atlanta. The tower is the world headquarters of [[Georgia-Pacific]]. Other tenants include consulting firm [[McKinsey & Company]] and the downtown branch of the [[High Museum of Art]], which opened in 1986.{{Citation needed|date=July 2009}}


On March 14, 2008, the tower sustained minor damage when a tornado tore through downtown Atlanta. A number of windows were blown out. It was the first tornado to hit the downtown area since weather record keeping began in the 1880s.<ref
On March 14, 2008, the tower sustained minor damage when [[2008 Atlanta tornado outbreak|a tornado]] tore through downtown Atlanta. A number of windows were blown out. It was the first tornado to hit the downtown area since weather record keeping began in the 1880s.<ref name="ajctornado">{{cite web | author=Tim Eberly | author2=Paul Shea | title=Tornado Kills, 2 Pummels Downtown | url=http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/metro/atlanta/stories/2008/03/14/domeburst_0315.html?cxntlid=homepage_tab_newstab | publisher=Atlanta Journal and Constitution | date=March 15, 2008 | access-date=7 February 2011 | archive-date=9 March 2009 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090309023422/http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/metro/atlanta/stories/2008/03/14/domeburst_0315.html?cxntlid=homepage_tab_newstab | url-status=dead }}</ref>
name="ajctornado">[http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/metro/atlanta/stories/2008/03/14/domeburst_0315.html?cxntlid=homepage_tab_newstab Tornado Kills, 2 Pummels Downtown] by Tim Eberly and Paul Shea for the ''[[Atlanta Journal and Constitution]], March 15, 2008. Retrieved March 15, 2008.</ref>


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The [[Diplomatic missions of the United Kingdom|Consulate-General of the United Kingdom]] is located in the building<!--The "Georgia Pacific Center" is the same place as the address matches-->.<ref>"[http://ukinusa.fco.gov.uk/en/our-offices-in-the-us/other-locationsin-us/atlanta/ British Consulate-General - Atlanta] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090721220416/http://ukinusa.fco.gov.uk/en/our-offices-in-the-us/other-locationsin-us/atlanta |date=2009-07-21 }}." United Kingdom in the United States. Retrieved on July 28, 2009.</ref> The building served as a filming location for the 1985 action film ''[[Invasion U.S.A. (1985 film)|Invasion U.S.A.]]'' starring [[Chuck Norris]] and [[Richard Lynch]], in which it served as the setting for the final battle between the U.S. Army and the army of international terrorists.
==Tenants==

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The [[Diplomatic missions of the United Kingdom|Consulate-General of the United Kingdom]] is located in Suite 3400 in the Georgia-Pacific Tower<!--The "Georgia Pacific Center" is the same place as the address matches-->.<ref>"[http://ukinusa.fco.gov.uk/en/our-offices-in-the-us/other-locationsin-us/atlanta/ British Consulate-General - Atlanta]." UK in the USA. Retrieved on July 28, 2009.</ref>
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==See also==
==See also==
*[[List of tallest buildings in Atlanta]]
* [[List of tallest buildings in Atlanta]]


==Notes and References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
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* [http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=georgiapacifictower-atlanta-ga-usa Emporis.com]
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Latest revision as of 16:06, 26 August 2024

"Georgia-Pacific Building" redirects here. For the Portland, Oregon, building originally known by that name, see Standard Insurance Center.
Georgia-Pacific Center
Map
General information
StatusCompleted
TypeOffice
Location133 Peachtree Street NE
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Coordinates33°45′28″N 84°23′15″W / 33.7577°N 84.3875°W / 33.7577; -84.3875
Construction started1979
Completed1982
Height
Roof212.45 m (697.0 ft)
Technical details
Floor count52
Design and construction
Architect(s)Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
References
[1][2][3]

Georgia-Pacific Center is a 212.45 m (697.0 ft), 1,567,011 sq.ft[4] skyscraper in downtown Atlanta, Georgia, United States. It contains 52 stories[5] of office space and was finished in 1982. Before the six-year era of tall skyscrapers to be built in Atlanta, it was Atlanta's second-tallest building (only surpassed by the Westin Peachtree Plaza Hotel) from 1982 to 1987. It has a stair-like design that staggers down to the ground, and is clad in pink granite quarried from Marble Falls, Texas.

The tower is on the former site of the Loew's Grand Theatre, where the premiere for the 1939 film Gone with the Wind was held (133 Peachtree St. NE, near the intersection of Peachtree and Forsyth streets). The theatre could not be demolished because of its landmark status; it burned down in 1978, clearing the way for the tower.[citation needed]

The architectural firm that designed it was Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. The general contractor who constructed the project was a joint venture of J.A. Jones Construction Company's Atlanta office and the H.J. Russell Company, also of Atlanta. The tower is the world headquarters of Georgia-Pacific. Other tenants include consulting firm McKinsey & Company and the downtown branch of the High Museum of Art, which opened in 1986.[citation needed]

On March 14, 2008, the tower sustained minor damage when a tornado tore through downtown Atlanta. A number of windows were blown out. It was the first tornado to hit the downtown area since weather record keeping began in the 1880s.[6]

The Consulate-General of the United Kingdom is located in the building.[7] The building served as a filming location for the 1985 action film Invasion U.S.A. starring Chuck Norris and Richard Lynch, in which it served as the setting for the final battle between the U.S. Army and the army of international terrorists.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Emporis building ID 121217". Emporis. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  2. ^ "Georgia-Pacific Tower". SkyscraperPage.
  3. ^ Georgia-Pacific Tower at Structurae
  4. ^ "Georgia-Pacific Center". CrediFi. Archived from the original on 18 October 2016. Retrieved 16 October 2016.
  5. ^ Sams, Douglas (2015-04-30). "Koch Industries invests in Atlanta's iconic Georgia Pacific Center". www.bizjournals.com.
  6. ^ Tim Eberly; Paul Shea (March 15, 2008). "Tornado Kills, 2 Pummels Downtown". Atlanta Journal and Constitution. Archived from the original on 9 March 2009. Retrieved 7 February 2011.
  7. ^ "British Consulate-General - Atlanta Archived 2009-07-21 at the Wayback Machine." United Kingdom in the United States. Retrieved on July 28, 2009.
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