ATLANTA — Protesters gathered outside a historic home in North Fulton County after the city of Atlanta approved a demolition permit.
Thanks to the permit, developers who purchased the property can tear down the home any time.
Protesters say the Tudor-style home, built in the 1920s, is a piece of history and shouldn't be torn down.
Ashton Woods, a home builder based in Roswell, plans to develop the area and sell part of the land to Mercedes Benz for its U.S. headquarters.
"The house itself is just a fantastic example of Tudor revival architecture," protester Charles Lawrence said. "It represents a period of growth in Atlanta."
Thousands of people signed a petition to save the home, previously featured in TV shows and movies on the Facebook page "Save Glenridge Hall".
Despite the efforts of protesters, the deal is done. The developer released the following statement:
"The family has made the decision to sell the property, and is steadfast in that decision. Unfortunately, preservation of the house is not a possibility, and significant architectural features are currently being salvaged for reuse."