In the 1950s and 60s, the increase in air travel led ultimately to the demolition of the Terminal Station in 1971. Since that time, Hotel Row owners have found a variety of new uses for these structures as well as continued the traditional ones. Despite the demolition of Terminal Station, the Norfolk South Corporation still maintains offices at 125 Spring Street, one block from Hotel Row. The district is architecturally significant because the structures that make up the block retain most of their original historic architectural character. They typify the early 20th century commercial structures once common in Atlanta but now rare because of extensive urban redevelopment.
Individual descriptions follow.
Because of alterations in the early 20th century, much of the high-style detailing is gone. Concordia Hall spans five bays along Mitchell Street with each bay recessed between partially fluted brick pilasters. The end bays closest to the corner, feature horizontal bands of filigree work above and below the smaller singular or paired windows. These bands continue on the Forsyth Street facade. The most striking feature of the Forsyth Street facade is the main doorway marked by bands of terra-cotta detailing with a circular window encased in a short Italianate arch.