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LEADERSHIP. SUCCESS. FAMILY.
FOR 60 YEARS
"The six decades linking January 1957 and January 2017 chronicle a business driven toward the future, compelled by innovation and unfailingly committed to the industry we love and lead."
Jeffrey L. Portman, Sr.
January
1957
Architect-developer John Portman stages his first furniture market
in the garage of downtown Atlanta’s Belle Isle Building.
1961
Atlanta Merchandise Mart
(Now AmericasMart Building 1) opens as the first unit of the Atlanta Market Center. 22 stories.
1988
Atlanta Apparel Mart expansion opens. 15 stories.
1996
Atlanta Market Center rebranded as AMERICASMART ATLANTA to establish the market’s
new global trademark.
1992
Atlanta Gift Mart (AmericasMart Building 2) opens.18 stories built on 5-story parking garage.
Original Atlanta Merchandise Mart Building 1 lobby, 1961 John C. Portman, Jr., Market registration, 1984 Building, 1961 Atlanta Apparel Market, 1979
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