Walking Tour: Decatur in the Modern Era, Architecture & History
September 11, 2026 6:30 PM
Decatur in the Modern Era: History & Architecture Tour
Walking Tour with Gene Kansas | Commercial Real Estate and DeKalb History Center
What does “modern” look like when it’s almost 90 years old?
Join Helen McGaughy and Marissa Howard for a walk through a sleek chapter of Decatur’s architectural history. The tour begins at The Blair Building, Decatur’s bold pink 1939 Streamline Moderne landmark, and winds through Downtown Decatur to the Fairview Building and the Sharian Building — all examples of the clean lines, curved corners, and forward-looking design that defined the late 1930s and early 1940s.
Along the way, the group will step inside select buildings for a closer look at preserved details and interior spaces, and explore how these structures fit into Decatur’s broader architectural story.
Details:
Meeting Location and Parking: The Blair
215 Church St, Decatur, GA 30030
Date & Time: Friday September 11, 6:30 PM
Distance: 1 mile
Route: One way route from The Blair Building to Sharian Rugs.
Tickets: DHC Members $4 / Non Members $6
Purchase Tickets Here
This is a limited offered tour
Parking available at the Blair Building or for DHC Members, One West Court Square.
