Atlanta City Hall

In 1925 the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce began a Forward Atlanta campaign to advance economic growth and civic pride. A new City Hall was seen as a potent symbol for Atlanta's progress. Much civic and governmental architecture was classical in style--with porticoes and domes, for example. The skyscraper was seen as a symbol for the future.
Bertram Goodhue's Nebraska State Capitol provided a model for this Art-Deco skyscraper. Still, it is sometimes described as Neo-Gothic; the Chicago Tribune Tower, was also an important influence. The 14-story skyscraper has setbacks like the Woolworth Building in New York City.

The main entrance portal
The Neo-Gothic elements are seen in the decorative Gothic tracery and in the cathedral-like entry porch with its triple portals.

 
Left: the south end of the front; center and right: the side

The Addition to the Atlanta City Hall
(Trinity Avenue entrance)
Muldawer + Moultrie with Jova/Daniels/Busby and Harris and Partners, 1988