Herndon Home Attractions & Landmark

Residential Landmark from 1905

587 University Place Northwest
Atlanta,
GA, 30314
United States
Phone No. +1 404 581 9813
Fax No. +1 404 588 0239
Visit Websitehttp://www.herndonhome.org/
E mailinfo1@herndonhome.org
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Overview

Nicknamed "Diamond Hill" by the original owner, this stunning mansion was the home of one of America's most successful African-American entrepreneurs, the founder of the Atlanta Life Insurance Company. Set on a nine-acre estate, the house was designed in the Beaux Arts Classicist style, and the interior boasts an eclectic array of various style permutations from Rococo to Renaissance Revival. Originally completed in 1910, The home has been fully restored, and is now maintained as an archive and museum by the company whose success made the home possible.

A must seeby Yahoo | 2005-10-05 04:28:53 |

This rarely mentioned tourist attraction is a must see. This home is a gorgeous mansion that not even its surrounding neighbors know that it is there. Must be seen in order to believe its majesty.