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Banking in the Round: Atlanta’s C&S Tower
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk Lance Russell , as published by SaportaReport (Atlanta civic/news)
· September 7, 2026
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Key points The building was inspired by a Frank Lloyd Wright concept and solved a practical problem for the bank. A striking circular tower was designed by architect Richard Aeck for Citizens and Southern Bank.
A striking circular tower was designed by architect Richard Aeck for Citizens and Southern Bank. The building was inspired by a Frank Lloyd Wright concept and solved a practical problem for the bank. Its unusual construction made it a distinctive modern building.
The tower's innovative design later presented a problem when the bank decided to move to a bigger location. The consequences of architectural innovation are being explored.
Further details about the life and fate of the C&S Tower are available, including its story on Stories of Atlanta .
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Category: Local Published: September 7, 2026 Source: SaportaReport (Atlanta civic/news) Reading time: 1 min
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