The Flatiron Building

Atlanta’s Oldest Skyscraper
Established in 1897

 
Our Story

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places

FlatironCity is one of Atlanta’s most remarkable addresses — and one of the most historically significant buildings in the American South. Built in 1897, the Flatiron Building at 84 Peachtree St NW is Atlanta’s first and oldest skyscraper. But its significance extends beyond the city: FlatironCity is the world’s first flatiron-shaped building, predating the famous Flatiron Building in New York City and its sister building in Toronto. Designed in the Chicago Style of early skyscrape architecture, the building has been a witness to more than 125 years of Atlanta’s evolution — from Reconstruction-era commerce to the 1996 Summer Olympics, when the building famously wore a massive gold medal in celebration.

The Flatiron Building is a designated City of Atlanta Landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Its preservation is a commitment we take seriously — renovations have honored the building’s original architectural character while equipping it with state-of-the-art infrastructure for modern business.

Our Vision

FlatironCity exists to honor the entrepreneurial spirit of the building’s original occupants while creating a dynamic home for Atlanta’s next generation of innovators, creators, and business leaders. We believe that great work happens in great spaces — and that a building with this much history and character has a responsibility to be a catalyst for the community around it.

Today, FlatironCity houses a diverse community of entrepreneurs, startups, nonprofits, corporate teams, and creative professionals. We host events, support local businesses, and strive to make our little corner of downtown Atlanta a place where people are proud to work.

Historic Milestones

  • 1897: The Flatiron Building opens — Atlanta’s first skyscraper

  • Recognized as the world’s first flatiron-shaped building

  • Designated a City of Atlanta Landmark

  • Listed on the National Register of Historic Places

  • 1996: The building wears a giant Gold Medal to celebrate the Atlanta Summer Olympics

  • 2010s: Major renovation transforms the building into FlatironCity — a modern flexible workspace community

OUR HISTORY

  • Black and white photo of a tall, historic building under construction, with scaffolding on top and ornate architectural details.

    1897

    The English-American Loan and Trust Company established in 1895 quickly moved to construct the tallest building in Atlanta with a cast-iron steel structure.

  • Historical black and white city street scene featuring a tall, ornate building at the corner, with vintage cars and pedestrians, and billboards on buildings.

    1900

    Upon its opening, the building had an impressive roster of tenants, ranging from architects to retailers.

  • A painting or illustration of the Big Ben clock tower in London during sunset, with handwritten notes in the background and pedestrians on the street.

    1930

    Key tenants included the English-American Co., architect Haralson Bleckley, Otis Bros. Co. (elevators), and Rand McNally.

  • Vintage postcard of the Brooklyn Trust Building in Brooklyn, New York, showing a tall, ornate early 20th-century skyscraper with a clock tower, set against a partly cloudy sky.

    1950

    The building is dubbed the Flatiron because of its narrow, triangular shape and has sister buildings in New York and Toronto.

  • Large clock on the side of a tall, historic building with ornate architectural details, in an urban setting.

    1996

    During the 1996 Summer Olympics, the building was decorated with a gold medal.

  • A tall, historic white building with classical architectural details, including pillars and decorative trim, in an urban setting with other buildings and trees in the background.

    2015

    Construction begins on 'FlatironCity' a modern space for creators, entrepreneurs and innovation.

  • Nighttime view of a tall building with projected graphics of a peach on its facade, illuminated by pink and orange lights, with a crowd of people taking photos at the sidewalk.

    2016

    FlatironCity is officially re-opened and is quickly becoming a home to entrepreneurs and hosting NYE’s Peach Drop.