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Panorama of Atlanta File 693-642-724

Atlanta, GA city

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structure #49907925building

The Metropolitan

existing 73 m 17 floors 1911

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Architectural Height73 m
Floors17
Completion1911
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usageresidential
Status existing
Architectural Stylemodern
Address20 Marietta Street NW
Smart Address16–20 Marietta Street NW
Smart Address21 Broad Street NW
CityAtlanta
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-16

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