Historic Buildings
Fairlie-Poplar boasts dozens of buildings listed on the National Register. Below is a list of some of the district's most distinctive historic structures.

Flatiron Building
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1976, this eleven story building takes its shape from the triangular lot where it sits, and its name from the more famous "Flatiron" building in New York, which it actually predates by several years. Atlanta's oldest standing skyscraper, this building dominated the downtown skyline for many years. The building continues to be used for offices, and it houses several architectural firms. The Flatiron Building is a designated property under the City of Atlanta's Historic Preservation Ordinance.

Healey Building
This building, which was acclaimed by many as Atlanta's finest early skyscraper, incorporates Gothic Revival detailing on the exterior and interior. Original plans called for a second tower to be built on Broad Street, which was never executed. The most interesting features of the building are the arcades and domed rotunda, which is illuminated by clerestory windows, which give an airy aspect to this space. Currently the Healey is being converted to residential condominiums.The Healey Building has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1997. The Healey Building is a designated property under the City of Atlanta's Historic Preservation Ordinance.

Grant Building
The architects were sent to Chicago to study the commercial architecture there before designing this structure. It is the first rectangular office building known to cross an entire city block. The lobby spans the entire block in an arcade style with interior storefronts, and slopes uphill the entire length of the block. The Grant Building has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1979.

Georgia Railway & Power Buildings
This complex consists of two buildings designed with Renaissance and white terra-cotta detailing. They were the first headquarters of a newly consolidated street railway and electric power system. The Georgia Railway and Power Company ultimately divested itself of its public transportation interest which became what is now known as MARTA, and concentrated on the development of electrical power, now known as Georgia Power Company. The switching station of the trolley was located in the building.

Fairlie-Poplar Lofts
These buildings are three story commercial brick structures built in 1913. They were originally used as the Postal hotel and then as the site of the famous Emiles's restaurant for many years. Though not ornamented, the buildings fit the historic character of the district and are the only remnants of buildings used for residential purposes left in the district. These buildings were renovated for retail space and loft apartments in 1996. Spring 2001 saw the arrival of a hot new restaurant, Icon.

Muses Building
Designed by one of Atlanta's most renowned architectural firms, Muses is a seven story building with Renaissance detailing, and is built on the site of the Confederate Arsenal (1863-64). Muse's department store was located on this site until the early 1990s. In 1996, the building was renovated into loft apartments, with retail businesses, including the Atlanta Bread Company, located on the ground floor. The Muse's Lofts consist of the Muse's Building as well as several neighboring historic buildings on the block, joined by hallways. Adjoining buildings also include retail and restaurant operations at street level.