Explore our 5-part series on the historic 1926 Sears building in Atlanta, tracing its evolution into Ponce City Market.
Welcome to the A.T.L. N.E.W.S. special editorial series marking the 100th anniversary of Atlanta’s most iconic architectural landmark: the historic 1926 Sears, Roebuck & Co. regional distribution center on Ponce de Leon Avenue.
For a full century, this massive brick property has anchored the city’s commercial, industrial, and social landscape—evolving from a bustling mail-order powerhouse and municipal hub into today’s vibrant multi-use destination. Explore our complete five-part series below:
Part 5: Corporate Business: An examination of the modern loft-style offices and tech hubs that bring a thriving 21st-century workforce back into the building’s historic economic engine.
Part 1: The Original Building: A deep dive into the 1926 grand opening, its decades as a mail-order powerhouse, the memories of past tenants like Lee Haney’s gym, and its role as a catalyst for the Atlanta BeltLine.
Part 2: Residences — Flats at Ponce, Scout Living, and Signal House: An exploration of the residential spaces breathing human life back into the property, blending historic industrial lofts with flexible micro-apartments and modern wellness-focused high-rises.
Part 3: Retail: A look at how the open-air industrial corridors and soaring halls were curated into a vibrant commercial marketplace featuring national flagships and local independent makers.
Part 4: Food Hall: A tour through the Central Food Hall, serving as the social and culinary heartbeat where award-winning chefs, fast-casual favorites, and diverse local flavors converge under historic steel beams.
Start The Series Here: Century on Ponce: Celebrating 100 Years of an Atlanta Landmark