Cecil and Hermione Alexander House, Atlanta

#380 among attractions in Atlanta

Modernist architecture

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The Cecil and Hermione Alexander House, also known as Shenandoah, in Atlanta, Georgia is a modern, circular plan house designed by, and home for, Atlanta architect Cecil Alexander. The home was featured in Progressive Architecture in 1959 and in Life in 1959 and 1961. One aspect commented on was its supposedly inexpensive cable-suspended plywood roof. ()

Architectural style: ModernCoordinates: 33°51'23"N, 84°26'15"W

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Buckhead (Pleasant Hill)Atlanta United States

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Cecil and Hermione Alexander House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Truist Park, Cobb Galleria Centre, Cumberland Mall, Swan House.

2.9 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Truist Park, Atlanta
75 min walk • Truist Park, located in the bustling city of Atlanta, United States, stands as a premier sports venue and the home of Major League Baseball's Atlanta Braves. Opened in 2017, this state-of-the-art ballpark has quickly become a beloved fixture in the Atlanta sports...
2.5 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre, Convention center
Cobb Galleria Centre, Atlanta
64 min walk • Nestled in the bustling heart of Atlanta, the Cobb Galleria Centre stands as a premier destination for shopping enthusiasts and event-goers alike. This expansive complex, not only a shopping centre but also a convention hub, offers a diverse and vibrant experience for...
2.4 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Cumberland Mall, Atlanta
63 min walk • Cumberland Mall stands as a bustling hub of retail and entertainment in the heart of Atlanta, United States. Established in 1973, this shopping center has grown to become one of the city's premier destinations for those looking to satisfy their shopping needs.
3.1 miE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Swan House, Atlanta
79 min walk • Swan House, nestled in the heart of Atlanta, United States, is not just a museum but a portal to the past, offering visitors a glimpse into the opulent lifestyle of the 1920s. Built in 1928 for the Inman family, heirs to a cotton brokerage fortune, the house is a...
3.1 miE
Museum, History museum, Garden
Atlanta History Center, Atlanta
80 min walk • Atlanta History Center is a history museum and research center located in the Buckhead district of Atlanta, Georgia. The Museum was founded in 1926 and currently consists of nine permanent, and several temporary, exhibitions.
2.9 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Battery Atlanta, Atlanta
75 min walk • The Battery Atlanta is a mixed-use development located in the Atlanta metropolitan area, approximately 10 miles northwest of downtown Atlanta in the unincorporated community of Cumberland, in Cobb County, Georgia. It is adjacent to Truist Park, home of the Atlanta Braves.
2.7 miNE
Music venue
Chastain Park Amphitheatre, Atlanta
70 min walk • The Cadence Bank Amphitheatre is an outdoor amphitheatre within historic Chastain Park in Atlanta, Georgia.
2.3 miE
Museum, History museum
Georgia Governor's Mansion, Atlanta
59 min walk • The Governor's Mansion is the official home of the governor of the U.S. state of Georgia. The mansion is located at 391 West Paces Ferry Road NW, in the Tuxedo Park neighborhood of the affluent Buckhead district of Atlanta.
2.3 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, Atlanta
59 min walk • Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre is a performing arts venue located in the Cumberland/Galleria edge city, in northwest Atlanta, Georgia, United States.
3 miNW
Music venue
Coca-Cola Roxy, Atlanta
77 min walk • The Coca-Cola Roxy is a concert venue located in The Battery Atlanta in Cumberland, Georgia. Named after the old Roxy Theatre, the venue opened in April 2017.
2.8 miNE
Park, Theater, Concerts and shows
Chastain Park, Atlanta
71 min walk • Chastain Memorial Park is the largest city park in Atlanta, Georgia. It is a 268-acre park near the northern edge of the city. Included in the park are jogging paths, playgrounds, tennis courts, a golf course, swimming pool, horse park and amphitheater.