Swan House, Atlanta

Phillip Trammel Shutze's timeless creation, The Swan House, stands as an Atlanta landmark since its inception in 1928. The Inman family commissioned the Classical/Renaissance revival home for $106,000 in cash after their previous Atlanta home burned down in 1924. The Swan House's recurring theme of swans, both in the house and gardens, inspired its name. Combining Renaissance revival styles with a Classical approach on the main facade, the estate was equipped with the latest modern amenities, such as indoor plumbing, central heating, and a private telephone room, which was a luxury in the 1920s.

The late Edward Inman, who earned his fortune from cotton, banking, and real estate, served as a city councilman and was known for his philanthropy to aid the poor. However, three years after moving into The Swan House, he died of a fatal heart attack. His widow, Emily, learned to play the stock market to support herself after his death and invited her children and grandchildren to live with her in the mansion. She was a suffragette who advocated for women's rights, and when she gave her grandkids "papers" for Christmas, they turned out to be shares of Coca-Cola. Emily lived in the house until she passed away at the age of 84. She was known for not allowing her family to use the main floating staircase to keep the wood looking new, so they had to use the back staircase. Additionally, the "private" telephone room had a vent that allowed anyone in a second-floor room to eavesdrop on the conversation.

The Swan House was recently featured in the Hunger Games series. Shutze's classical rooms were transformed into futuristic scenes, such as Katniss' bedroom, which was painted white from the formal green living room before being repainted back to its original light green after filming, and repainted again for the sequel with white and gold. The mansion's dining room, decorated with hand-painted English wallpaper, is also prominently featured.

The basement holds Shutze's vast collection of Chinese porcelains, English, and continental decorative arts.