Decatur Federal Savings and Loan
The Decatur Federal Savings & Loan on Candler Road was built in 1952. Its mid-century modern style was not the norm in Georgia.
by Melissa Carlson
This Decatur Federal Savings & Loan branch building was built in 1952. Located at 1807 Candler Road, the low-rise bank building is now home to DeKalb County’s Beautification Unit.
![DHC Blog: Decatur Federal Savings](https://dekalbhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/128443330_3585857364808952_2562890019952504439_o-1.jpg?w=1024)
Its mid-century modern style was not the norm in Georgia; many banks stayed away from modern and preferred a Colonial Revival style. This building gets much of its pizazz from the covered arched walkway made from concrete.
![DHC Blog: Decatur Federal Savings and Loan](https://dekalbhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/128067913_3585857354808953_7804934870551191085_o-2.jpg?w=1024)
![DHC Blog: Decatur Federal Savings and Loan](https://dekalbhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/128391261_3585857361475619_8205125182276458205_o-2.jpg?w=1024)
![DHC Blog: Decatur Federal Savings and Loan](https://dekalbhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/128685521_3585857371475618_1493808863305444571_o-2.jpg?w=1024)
The red brick building features a granite base and aluminum framed widows punctuated by synthetic blue flecked panels. The drive-through window is still on the side of the building and much of the hardscape appears to be original. Kudos to DeKalb County for maintaining this beautiful example of a mid-century modern bank!
![DHC Blog: Decatur Federal Savings and Loan](https://dekalbhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/128523896_3585857368142285_8833787227952335909_o-1.jpg)
![DhC Blog: Decatur Federal Savings and Loan](https://dekalbhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/128849066_3585857374808951_1521633813203843375_o-1.jpg)
The architectural rendering is from our archives.
![DhC: Decatur Federal](https://dekalbhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/128426336_3585857378142284_3497908829158928907_o-2.jpg?w=1024)
DEKALB COUNTY CODE COMPLIANCE ADMINISTRATION 1807 Candler Road Decatur, GA 30032