Georgia Governor's Mansion

Georgia Governor's Mansion is still used as the official house of the Georgian State Governor. It is located in Atlanta as part of the Buckhead district at 391 West Paces Ferry Road Northwest. The mansion was once the property of Atlanta mayor Robert Maddox. Unfortunately, the house that was an English Tudor was destroyed in a fire, so the property was sold to the state. The house was demolished to make way for the current mansion sitting there.

Instead of building an English Tudor the state went with Greek Revival style in 1967, with 30 rooms and three levels. The property consists of 18 acres. Thomas Bradbury was responsible for the architectural design. In 1975, the mansion was damaged by a tornado, but it was renovated. It was also renovated after a September 11, 2008 fire. Luckily, the home was not too damaged by the fire. The exterior of the house is 24,000 square feet with 30 Doric columns on the porches. The columns are made of California redwood, and each is 24 feet high. On the acreage is a swimming pool, play area for children, tennis courts, and green house. There is also a marble fountain. On select days the mansion can be toured, at least on the grounds.