This plate is a piece of vintage restaurant ware from the historic Henry Grady Hotel, which was a prominent fixture in downtown Atlanta for nearly 50 years.

The plate features the hotel's crest and was manufactured as heavy-duty china intended for the hotel's dining rooms, such as the famous Paradise Room.

• Manufacturer: Lamberton Sterling China, U.S.A.

• Design: features a burgundy rim and the hotel's distinctive "G" crest in the center.

•Diameter - 10 inches

Pieces from this collection are considered rare pieces of

"Atlanta Americana"

Henry Grady Hotel

• Location: It stood at 210 Peachtree Street NW, at the intersection of Peachtree and Cain Streets (now Andrew Young International Boulevard).

• History: Designed by G. Lloyd Preacher and completed in 1924, it was built on the site of Georgia's former Governor's Mansion.

• Significance: It was famously known as a hub for Georgia politics, housing many state legislators during their sessions.

• Demolition: The hotel was demolished in 1972 to make way for the Westin Peachtree Plaza.

This plate is in good vintage condition with no chips or cracks. However, there are a few faint marks on the right front of the plate inside the rim (3:00 area). Please see photos# 4, 8

Please see all other photos for details of the plate