170 College Avenue
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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LocationAthens, Georgia, U.S.
Address170 College Avenue
Coordinates33°57′30″N 83°22′31″W / 33.958326°N 83.37519°W / 33.958326; -83.37519

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

  1. ^ "REM Athens LLC - Company Profile and News". Bloomberg.com. Retrieved 2022-09-03.
  2. ^ Ten-Tronck's Celebrity Directory, 2006-2007 Edition. 2008. p. 187.
  3. ^ Spin, November 1992, volume 8, number 8
  4. ^ Jones, Allan (2017). Can't Stand Up For Falling Down: Rock'n'Roll War Stories.
  5. ^ Directory, City of Athens, Georgia. Athens Directory Company. 1909.
  6. ^ Doster, Emily Jean and Gary L. (2011). Athens. Arcadia Publishing. p. 103. ISBN 9780738587929.
  7. ^ Confirmation Hearings on Federal Appointments. U.S. Government Printing Office. 1992. p. 719.
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