Atlanta’s Prince Hall Masonic Temple Reopens After $13 Million Overhaul

The complex financial architecture required to fund the rehabilitation involved a mix of Federal and Georgia Historic Tax Credits alongside Federal New Markets Tax Credits. Brian Wishneff & Associates acted as the lead advisor, navigating a web of three tax credit investors and two community development entities to secure over $7.4 million in equity. Project manager Edward Bowen noted that the firm’s strategy successfully reconciled the competing interests of various capital partners to ensure the project’s completion.

With construction finished, the building is shifting toward a new era of public utility. The National Park Service will occupy the ground floor, curating exhibits that honor the space's history, including the office once used by Martin Luther King Jr. The second floor transitions to the Center for Civic Innovation, while the third floor remains under the stewardship of the Masons, serving as both a private meeting hall and a venue for community events.