170 College Avenue | |
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![]() 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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General information | |
Location | Athens, Georgia, U.S. |
Address | 170 College Avenue |
Coordinates | 33°57′30″N 83°22′31″W / 33.958326°N 83.37519°W |
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]