Clark Atlanta University

Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta, Georgia

Together with Morehouse and Spelman Colleges (both previously awarded Campus Heritage grants), Clark Atlanta is part of the Atlanta University Center (AUC), the largest consortium of historically black institutions in the U.S. Clark Atlanta was formed in 1988 with the merger of Atlanta University, chartered in 1867, and Clark College, founded in 1877. Despite the historic significance of the buildings on the campus, little is known about aspects of their original appearance or previous alterations. Clark Atlanta will conduct archival research to document its historic resources, examine overall building conditions, and develop treatment guidelines.

Clark Atlanta University received a Getty grant in 2005 for $90,000 to support campus heritage planning.

Historic Designation(s): Atlanta University Center District (college included within the boundaries, National Register of Historic Places); Fountain Hall (also a National Register site at Morris Brown College).