The Historic Academy of Medicine

I hadn’t been to the Academy of Medicine in the 1960s when it was actually the home of the Georgia Academy of Medicine. Now it’s owned by Georgia Tech, which uses it for Tech events as well as renting it out.
The building itself is lovely — National Register of Historic Buildings and all that. The auditorium is fairly small — it must seat 150 more or less — and the floor has a nice slope so the view and acoustics are great. The event I attended, marking the end of Africa-​Atlanta, used a room to the right of the auditorium for a reception. It was lovely.
There was valet parking in the back and metered street parking right beside the Academy on 8^th Street.
Historical question: does anyone know what the Academy of Medicine actually did/​does and where it is currently located? Why did they have such a fancy facility and what did they use it for?

When we got engaged, my finace asked me what my perfect venue would be and I said the New York Library. However, we live in Atlanta, so we set out to find a venue here that fit the bill. When we happened upon the Academy, we fell in love. From our first tour of the facility to our wedding day, Shawn and her staff worked tirelessly to make sure everything was perfect.
The facility itself is stunning. We held our cocktail hour on the front lawn and the Academy allowed us to set up lawn games! It was a beautiful October day and the guests had a blast chatting and playing outside. It is so cool because the lawn is large and has beautiful views of the buildings around it. The two levels were perfect for out reception. Downstairs we held our dinner. Upstairs we had dancing in the Crystal Dining Room, desert and coffee in the Library, and the photo booth in the Parlor. The center hall was a great space to mingle and chat.
We could not have asked for a better day. If you want a classic and beautiful space with a staff that is on point, the Academy is for you!

We had our wedding at the Academy of Medicine a week ago and I can say that the venue was such a hit.
When we were looking at possible venues we found some hotel conference rooms, a few old houses none of them came close to the history and beauty of the Academy of Medicine. Shawn went above and beyond as far as a planner goes. So happy with our decision going with the Academy of Medicine

The Academy of Medicine is one of the best kept secrets in regards to special events venues in Atlanta. The historic facility recently underwent a renovation and is awe inspiring from the moment you approach the building. Like many Atlantans, I drove on West Peachtree Street at least 1,000 times and never noticed the venue until I went on the site visit. The majestic building is offset from the street among the ‘skyscrapers’. Once inside, guests walk on the original marble floors and may preview century-​old medical artifacts. The auditorium seats 230 but makes each guest feels as if she is receiving a personal performance. The physical aesthetic is only eclipsed by the customer service. Shawn and Anne are the best facility management team ever! They make every effort to accomodate every request and have relationships with an arsenal venders to meet needs not directly provided by Academy staff. The duo also pays attention to detail I would overlook. For example, the staff ensured the custodial staff freshly waxed the floors the day of the event. I arrived early and thought the floors looked good until I saw them sparkle. There are a lot of amenities included in the rental price: grand piano, chairs, tables, microphones, and linens. I highly recommend The Academy of Medicine for any special event!