Claim: Hotel Row contains most of their original historic architectural character, some of which were developed by Samuel Inman, and the plans to turn some into lots stalled in the Late-2000 recession (a period of marked general decline).
Evidence: Several structures were developed by Samuel Inman and Walker Inman, two of Atlanta's most prominent businessmen, and the majority of the structures were designed by the leading architects of the period. With Atlanta's massive gentrification, plans were underway to convert some of the buildings into lofts, however these plans ultimately stalled as a result of the Late-2000s recession. The district is architecturally significant because the structures that make up the block retain most of their original historic architectural character. The Great Recession was a period of marked general decline (recession) observed in national economies globally that occurred between 2007 and 2009.