Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

The Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is a Roman Catholic church in , , United States. The current building, at the intersection of Peachtree Street and Peachtree Center Avenue, was completed in 1898.
  • Type: Church
  • Denomination: Roman Catholic
  • Description: church building in Atlanta, Georgia
  • Also known as: Downtown Connector” and “The Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
  • Address: 353 Peachtree Street Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30308-3217

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Imperial Hotel and Medical Arts Building.

Social service facility
The in is one of the few remaining tall buildings from the city's construction boom in the early 20th century. The former hotel was opened in 1910, has 8 stories, and is representative of the Chicago school due to the flat roof and brick facade with grids of bay windows.

Historic building
The is a Beaux-Arts style building located at the northern end of . The 12-story brick and limestone building by architect G. is situated 440 feet north of Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

Church
The has existed for more than 160 years and is one of the oldest churches in Atlanta. The current building was constructed in 1903, and the current name was adopted in 1968. is situated 360 feet northwest of Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Sweet Auburn Historic District and Five Points.

Neighborhood
The is a historic African-American neighborhood along and surrounding Auburn Avenue, east of , , United States.

Neighborhood
is a district of Atlanta, Georgia, , the primary reference for the area.

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Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Latitude
33.76383° or 33° 45′ 50″ north
Longitude
-84.38561° or 84° 23′ 8″ west
Levels
2
Open location code
865QQJ77+GQ
Open­Street­Map ID
way 28911945
Open­Street­Map feature
amenity=­place_of_worship
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­basilica
Open­Street­Map attribute
denomination=­roman_catholic
Wiki­data ID
Q7397104
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