The Refinishing Touch Blog

The weather in Atlanta is hard to predict. This spring and summer, tornados have ripped through Georgia, leaving a path of destruction. On March 14, 2008 a tornado made its way into downtown Atlanta, damaging buildings that make the city what it is. The CNN Center, Phillips Arena, and even Centennial Olympic Park were affected by up to 60 mph winds tearing through the city. Not only did the tornado damage buildings, but also it took a toll on business, closing roads, offices, and colleges.


The Westin Hotel at Peachtree Plaza, a Starwood property, is a staple on the Atlanta skyline. It is the second-tallest all-hotel skyscraper in the western hemisphere. It is one of Atlanta's favorite hotels, as it is convenient to most all events downtown. The Westin was damaged in the tornado on March 14th along with other hotels in the downtown area.

The Refinishing Touch is in progress to help the Westin restore and beautify the hotel. We take great pride in our work and we are looking forward to seeing the results and helping our local properties rebuild after a distressing storm.

The photo above was taken by John Krivec. To view more pictures from this collection visit AmericanVagabondPhotography.com.

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