Stone Hall, Atlanta University
United States historic place in Atlanta, Georgia. Built 1882 by G. L. Norrman. Added to the National Register in 1974, and a National Historic Landmark.
What it is
Fountain Hall, formerly Fairchild Hall and Stone Hall, is a historic academic building on the grounds of Morris Brown College in Atlanta, Georgia. Built in 1882, it is the oldest surviving building originally associated with Atlanta University—now Clark Atlanta University—which is the first of all historically black colleges and universities in the American South founded September 19, 1865. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1974. It is now named after Bishop William A. Fountain.
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The record
| Property type | Building |
| Address | Morris-Brown College campus, Atlanta, GA |
| County | Fulton County |
| Listed | Dec 2, 1974 |
| Listed for | Black heritage, Education |
| Level of significance | National |
| Also known as | Fairchild Hall |
| Reference number | 74000680 |
| Built | 1882 · more from the 1880s |
| Architect | G. L. Norrman |
| Type of place | historic building |
| Style | High Victorian Gothic |
| Designations | National Historic Landmark |
| Contributing resources | 1 building |
| Standing | Yes |
The nomination form, the document that argues why this place matters, is in the National Archives: Read the nomination ↗
Visiting
| Address | Morris-Brown College campus, Atlanta, GA |
| Coordinates | 33.7544° N, 84.4087° W · Directions ↗ |
| Also in Atlanta | 247 listed places in Atlanta → |
| Nearest national park unit | Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park · 2 miles · on Park Atlas |
| Federal campgrounds nearby | Payne Campground-Allatoona Lake 27 miles · Galt'S Ferry Day Use Area (Ga) 29 miles · Victoria Campground 30 miles |
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Drawings & photographs
Measured drawings and photographs from the Library of Congress. Public domain. All 8 records ↗
Map
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Reference
Questions people ask
When was Stone Hall, Atlanta University listed on the National Register?
Dec 2, 1974. It is also a National Historic Landmark, the higher of the two designations.
Source: National Park Service
When was Stone Hall, Atlanta University built?
1882, designed by G. L. Norrman, in the High Victorian Gothic style.
Source: Wikidata
Can I visit Stone Hall, Atlanta University?
Yes. Stone Hall, Atlanta University is recorded as open to the public.
Source: Wikidata
Where is Stone Hall, Atlanta University?
Morris-Brown College campus, Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia. The nearest national park unit is Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park, 2 miles away.
Are there historic photographs or drawings of Stone Hall, Atlanta University?
Yes. The Historic American Buildings Survey at the Library of Congress has drawings or photographs of it.
Source: Library of Congress
Where is the nomination form for Stone Hall, Atlanta University?
The National Archives holds the nomination form, the document that made the case for listing.
Source: National Archives
Are there campgrounds near Stone Hall, Atlanta University?
Three federal campgrounds are within reach. The closest is Payne Campground-Allatoona Lake, 27 miles away. Galt'S Ferry Day Use Area (Ga) is 29 miles away, and Victoria Campground is 30 miles away.
Source: Campsite Atlas
Is there cell service at Stone Hall, Atlanta University?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the listed point. Coverage indoors and behind old masonry is another matter.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
Sources
Location, type and contributing counts come from the National Park Service's National Register spatial data. Listing dates come from the National Register office's spreadsheet where it carries the listing. Construction date, architect, style, photograph and encyclopedia link come from Wikidata and Wikimedia Commons, matched on reference number 74000680. Nothing here is transcribed by hand. The nomination form and photographs ↗ at NPGallery are the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service, and the form is often the best description of the place. The description under "What it is" is the opening of the Wikipedia article, CC BY-SA. Drawings and photographs are Historic American Buildings Survey records at the Library of Congress, public domain.