PHOENIX FLIES 2026 | Waluhaje: A Preservation Story

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PHOENIX FLIES 2026 | Waluhaje: A Preservation StoryByThe Atlanta Preservation Center FollowThe Atlanta Preservation CenterAtlanta, GATuesday, Mar 24, 2026 at 6 pm to Tuesday, Mar 24, 2026 at 8 pmOverviewThis presentation will explore the history of the apartment-hotel, Waluhaje, from its construction in 1952 to current preservation efforts.The modern brick apartment-hotel building, Waluhaje, opened in Atlanta in July 1952 to provide temporary and semi-permanent housing for Blacks during a period when such accommodations were scarce. One of the first of its kind in the country, the massive structure provided essential community-gathering space during the volatile Civil Rights era until its closing in the mid-1960s. This presentation will explore the history of this symbolic building from its construction to current preservation efforts . This presentation will explore the history of the apartment-hotel, Waluhaje, from its construction in 1952 to current preservation efforts.The modern brick apartment-hotel building, Waluhaje, opened in Atlanta in July 1952 to provide temporary and semi-permanent housing for Blacks during a period when such accommodations were scarce. One of the first of its kind in the country, the massive structure provided essential community-gathering space during the volatile Civil Rights era until its closing in the mid-1960s. This presentation will explore the history of this symbolic building from its construction to current preservation efforts . Read lessGood to knowHighlights2 hoursIn personRefund PolicyNo refundsHighlights2 hoursIn personRefund PolicyNo refundsLocationThe Atlanta Preservation Center327 St. Paul Avenue SEAtlanta, GA 30312How do you want to get there?DrivingPublic transportBikingWalkingShow mapOrganized byThe Atlanta Preservation CenterFollowers3218Events1693Hosting6 yearsContact FollowReport this event