The school was opened in 1925 as Girls High School and was renamed for President Franklin D. Roosevelt when the school became co-educational in 1947. The property was rehabilitated into apartments in the 1980s and is now known as The Roosevelt. The campus is a contributing site to the Grant Park Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places and is protected in perpetuity by a preservation easement. On this tour, we will explore the campus and learn about the history of the school, key architectural features, and Easements Atlanta’s role in the stewardship of the property.
