Tanner Building – UGA 123 (1909, Category 2). The Tanner Building was constructed in 1909 and operated as a lumber company until 1995. The building was owned by the Tanner Lumber Company beginning in 1947. The University purchased the lumber company property in 1996 for construction of the North Campus Parking Deck, with the understanding that the historic brick building would be preserved. In 1998, the building was rehabilitated for academic use, first by the Lamar Dodd School of Art (until 2008) and currently by students of the Master of Environmental Planning and Design program.
The Tanner Building is a two-story building with brick walls, pilasters, and parapet. Painted signage on the brick walls has been preserved. Upper story windows are rectangular while first floor windows have arched tops.
Replacement windows have been installed but do not diminish overall integrity. Large historic wood entrance doors and woodwork have been retained. The building retains a high degree of historic integrity appears to contribute to a National Register-eligible historic district. It is assessed as a Category 2 resource.
