Decatur building receives Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation award

Photo courtesy of the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation Credit Photo courtesy of the Georgia Trust for Historic PreservationThe Blair-Rutland Building an Art Deco landmark located in downtown Decatur has been recognized with a state preservation award from the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation During the th annual Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation Awards ceremony which pays homage to preservation projects and individuals throughout the state the building was given the award for Excellence in Rehabilitation making it one of structures to receive the honor in Each year the honor is awarded to projects that make compatible use of a building through repair alterations or additions while preserving features of the property that convey its historic value according to a release Built in Blair-Rutland Building is one of just two remaining Art Deco buildings in Decatur and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places The structure s modern rehabilitation project which worked on upgrading the building s interior and exterior included the stabilization of the foundation the removal of asbestos-containing floor tiles along with repairs and replacements made to the windows and ceilings In contemporary times the revitalized building serves as a collaborative office space continuing its original commercial function while reflecting Decatur s architectural and commercial heritage explained the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation in the release The post Decatur building receives Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation award appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta