170 College Avenue
| 170 College Avenue | |
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.jpg) Looking north from the University of Georgia campus at the foot of College Avenue, around 1935. 170 College Avenue is on the right, after the Western Union sign | |
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| General information | |
| Location | Athens, Georgia, U.S. |
| Address | 170 College Avenue |
| Coordinates | 33°57′30″N 83°22′31″W / 33.958326°N 83.37519°W |
170 College Avenue is a historic building in Athens, Georgia, United States. It became notable as the office of the band R.E.M. between 1995 and 2011,[1][2] having moved from West Clayton Street (where their rehearsal studio remained).[3][4]
In 1909, the property was the home of Rosa A. Von der Lieth's art embroidery materials and fancy goods.[5] The following year, The Citizens Bank and Trust Company moved there from 197 East Clayton Street.[6] Immediately prior to becoming the home of R.E.M./Athens LLC, it was the office of attorneys Winburn, Lewis & Barrow.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ "REM Athens LLC - Company Profile and News". Bloomberg.com. Retrieved 2022-09-03.
- ^ Ten-Tronck's Celebrity Directory, 2006-2007 Edition. 2008. p. 187.
- ^ Spin, November 1992, volume 8, number 8
- ^ Jones, Allan (2017). Can't Stand Up For Falling Down: Rock'n'Roll War Stories.
- ^ Directory, City of Athens, Georgia. Athens Directory Company. 1909.
- ^ Doster, Emily Jean and Gary L. (2011). Athens. Arcadia Publishing. p. 103. ISBN 9780738587929.
- ^ Confirmation Hearings on Federal Appointments. U.S. Government Printing Office. 1992. p. 719.
