Briarcliff Plaza, Atlanta
Facts and practical information
Briarcliff Plaza, also known as Ponce de Leon Plaza, is a strip mall-type shopping center designed by architect George Harwell Bond and opened in 1939 at the southwest corner of Ponce de Leon Avenue and Highland Avenue in the Poncey-Highland neighborhood of Atlanta. Braircliff Plaza was developed by Relnac Inc. and was proposed to cost $300,000. Construction began after the last home on the block was purchased by Relnac Inc. the Dr. Robin Adair estate, and Briarcliff Plaza opened throughout 1939 with businesses such as Dupree Dry Cleaners, Blick’s Bowling Alley, Holcomb Flowers, the Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Company and Nick Caruso’s Big Place which offered shoe repair, hat cleaning, pressing, repairing and hat cleaning. It was Atlanta's first shopping center with off-street parking. It is anchored by the historic Plaza Theatre and Urban Outfitters. A portion of the historic plaza area was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2020. ()
Poncey-HighlandAtlanta
Briarcliff Plaza – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Clermont Lounge, Virginia–Highland, Jimmy Carter Library and Museum, Amsterdam Walk.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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How to get to Briarcliff Plaza by public transport?
Metro
- Inman Park/Reynoldstown • Lines: Blue, Green (28 min walk)
- Edgewood/Candler Park • Lines: Blue, Green (28 min walk)