Join the Georgia Tech Library for Preserving Peachtree Center: Historic Preservation and John Portman Tuesday, Nov. 18 from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Scholars Event Theater, located on the first floor of Price Gilbert. Dean of Libraries Leslie Sharp hosts a conversation with a panel of experts to explore the significance of Peachtree Center and the importance of historic preservation in Atlanta. Join us to uncover the stories behind Peachtree Center’s iconic design, explore why preserving Atlanta’s landmarks matters, and understand how preservation shapes vibrant, connected communities.Panelists Include:

• Dean Baker, Lead Architectural Historian Southeast and Southwest, Chronicle Heritage
• Jennifer Ball, Chief Operating Officer, Central Atlanta Progress, Atlanta Downtown Improvement District (ADID)
• Alex McGee, Head of Archives and Special Collections & Curator of Defining Skylines
• David Yoakley Mitchell, Executive Director, Atlanta Preservation Center
• Jeffrey Jensen, Doctoral Student, Georgia Tech School of Architecture and Retired Preservation Specialist, General Services Administration
• Danielle S. Willkens, PhD, Assoc. AIA, FRSA, LEED AP BD+C, Associate Professor, Georgia Tech School of Architecture

In 2018, Peachtree Center, a prominent mixed-use district located in Downtown Atlanta, Georgia, known for its distinctive modernist architecture and extensive network of interconnected buildings, was added to the National Register of Historic Places due to its significance under architecture and community planning and development for the work of architect and developer, John C. Portman, Jr. About Defining Skylines: John Portman and the Architectural Evolution of Downtown AtlantaThis event is part of the Georgia Tech Library’s exhibit, Defining Skylines: John Portman and the Architectural Evolution of Downtown Atlanta, now on display in Price Gilbert’s first floor gallery through December.A proud Georgia Tech alumnus, Portman reshaped the city’s skyline with his innovative designs, including the groundbreaking Hyatt Regency and Peachtree Center. This exhibit offers an exclusive look into Portman’s creative process, architectural achievements, and lasting influence on urban design featuring artifacts from both the Georgia Tech Archives & Special Collections and the Portman Archives.Explore how Portman’s connection to Georgia Tech helped shape his remarkable career and continues to inspire future generations of architects and designers. We invite the Atlanta community to join us in celebrating the enduring legacy of one of Atlanta’s most influential figures.