The Atlanta White House is a 3/4 sized replica of the White House. Located on 3687 Briarcliff Road NE, Atlanta, this incredible home was built by Fred Milani, an Iranian-born American citizen.
THE HISTORY OF THE ATLANTA WHITE HOUSE
After fleeing Iran in 1979, Fred Milani built a prosperous real estate business in Atlanta Georgia, a city that epitomized the building boom of the 1990s and early 2000s.
Made rich from the ever-expanding housing bubble, in 2002 Milani decided to build his own home. The 3/4 scale White House is what Milani came up with, his very own tribute to democracy and the USA.
Creator Fred Milani when he lived in the property.
While the interior of the property doesn’t reflect the layout of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, it does contain a few replicas. There is, of course, an Oval Office, with a desk similar to the Presidents.
Other similar rooms include replicas of Lincoln’s bedroom, with a copy of the Emancipation Proclamation on the wall. However, there are some major differences, including lots of religious symbols and a large swimming pool at the back of the property.
The (sort of) oval office inside the property.
The Lincoln Bedroom.
The Atlanta White House swimming pool, featuring the initials of owner Fred Milani.
Unfortunately, when the housing bubble collapsed, Milani was forced to put the property up for sale. Priced at a little under $10 million dollars in 2009, the Atlanta White House failed to attract a buyer. Then, in 2011, the house was finally foreclosed on.
The dining room when the property was still owned by Fred Milani.
After remaining empty for some time, the Atlanta White House sold in 2013 for $2.2 million, $7 million less than was being asked for just a couple of years earlier.
THE HOUSE TODAY
After being bought in 2013, the 8,958 square-foot, 36-room home once again went into private hands. Unfortunately, we have very little information about any changes inside the house.
The Atlanta White House as it looks today.
While the property has become somewhat of a tourist destination, all visitors can do is park outside and take photos.