Phoenix2021 Flies A CELEBRATION OF ’S HISTORIC SITES

ONLINE & IN-PERSON EVENTS • MARCH 6–28, 2021 PRESERVEATLANTA.COM About Flies

Atlanta’s historic built environment of buildings, landscapes and neighborhoods is an integral part of the ’s culture and economy. Phoenix Flies: A Celebration of Atlanta’s Historic Sites provides an opportunity to learn about, celebrate and strengthen Atlanta’s historic and cultural assets. The celebration was created in 2003 by the Atlanta Preservation Center as a way to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the dramatic rescue of the , an event that changed Atlanta’s preservation perspective forever. Phoenix Flies 2021 is the 18th year that the APC has brought together organi- zations and individuals from the community to demonstrate the value of Atlanta’s historic built environment. The celebration has grown from 16 preservation partners and 40 events to an average of 100 partners offering over 200 events each year.

This year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Phoenix Flies looks a little different than previous years. The program features a little over half of our routine partners participating, with a mix of virtual and in-person events. In-person events do require masks be worn and maximum guest numbers have been reduced in order to meet recommended social distancing protocols. Welcome to Phoenix Flies 2021

he Atlanta Preservation Center is fortunate for our many preservation and community partnerships. The challenges of COVID-19 have forced everyone to reflect on what they Tsee as important. Through this, we realize how precious the many connections we have built and sustain are — now more than ever. This year we will be focusing on the role of our City of Atlanta public parks. Through this difficult time, the Parks and Recreation Department of the City of Atlanta has maintained our public parks and provided a place of refuge with the best ways to stay healthy and safe. We hope that everyone enjoys these spaces and learns the stories of this city — and their neighborhoods — by walking where those who have come before have walked. These spaces serve as the gateway to better embracing our roles as stewards of our public parks and of our City. We are also grateful to have partners that have adapted and grown to show how they can still carry out their — while preserving the very basic needs of the space they represent. By using the virtual domain and safe interaction, we have crafted a way to remember the past and look forward to the — by having preservation remind us of what we are. The Atlanta Preservation Center cannot exist without the support of its many supporters, partners, and members — but its existence would not matter if our citizens were not served by our work. We are grateful to have this opportunity to showcase Atlanta and give reason to use preservation as a way to exhibit our purpose. Please enjoy this Phoenix Flies while remembering what has happened and having the to see what we will become by reinforcing what we have saved.

David Y. Mitchell, Executive Director Atlanta Preservation Center 2021 PHOENIX FLIES

PROGRAM NOTES About Atlanta Events this year are a mix of in-person and virtual. Most Atlanta was sited in 1837 to serve as a railroad in-person events require masks transportation hub and, therefore, was assured to and social distancing protocols. be a place of growth and expansion. At the end All events are subject to change of the Civil War in 1865, over half of the city had or cancellation without notice. been burned and its infrastructure destroyed. All events are attended at the Nonetheless, in 1868, it became the state risk of the attendee. Some events capital and by the end of Reconstruction in 1877 require reservations. was physically much larger than its pre-war boundaries. The city now features well over 150 HOW TO USE years of buildings, neighborhoods and landscapes THIS PROGRAM which are eligible for the National Register of A description of each event, Historic Places—all worthy of preservation and including the date and time, as celebration. Look for the National Register (NR) designation beneath the event listing description. well as an address and reservation information, where relevant, can be found in each entry. Events are organized alphabetically by the preservation partner organization or site. Only numbered partners are offering events this year. 2020 partners who are unable to partic- ipate due to COVID-19 concerns remain in the program, but are unnumbered and featured under Partner Spotlights. For a day-by- day listing of events or to see updates/cancellations, please go to www.PreserveAtlanta.com. About the Cover SYMBOL KEY The Ormewood Avenue Bridge was built from NR National Register of Historic Places 1898–1899 and is part of the southeast quadrant, the Handicapped Accessible last portion of the “” to be built. It APC RESERVATIONS was constructed in order to the city center and Some Phoenix Flies events require transport the raw materials and building materials pre-registration/reservations. that built Atlanta into the city it is today. is Please refer to individual event now used as a portion of the Southside Beltline Trail. listing for specific event regis- tration information. Some reser- vations are handled by the APC The Phoenix Flies celebration is an annual program of at preserveatl.eventbrite.com, the Atlanta Preservation Center. If you know of a place while others are handled directly that should be celebrated, please contact us so that we by the preservation partner. may consider including it in next year’s program. Please keep in mind that social distancing protocols require that Program design by Mark Ziemer. Cover photo and most guest maximums have been photo on page 2 of the Ormewoord Avenue bridge reduced this year. by David Y. Mitchell.

2 ATLANTA PRESERVATION CENTER A Celebration of Atlanta’s Historic Sites About the Atlanta TRUSTEES & STAFF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Preservation Center Howell E. Adams III, President Ian Michael Rogers, Vice President The Atlanta Preservation Center (APC) Amanda Rhein, Secretary was established as the City’s first private John T. Williams, Treasurer non-profit preservation organization. Courtney Smith, Member at Large The mission of The Atlanta Preservation Center is to promote the preservation of Atlanta’s architectu- EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR rally, historically and culturally significant buildings, David Y. Mitchell neighborhoods and landscapes through education and advocacy. BOARD OF TRUSTEES Founded in 1979, the APC has spent the last 40 Howell E. Adams III years advocating for the City of Atlanta’s historic Jennifer Ball resources and places. It is mainly through its outreach Sanford Dunklin activities that the APC is able to carry out its mission to educate and advocate for . The Lisa M. Hinson APC consistently works with government, business Thornton Kennedy and community leaders and individuals to preserve Moseley endangered residential and commercial structures, Amanda Rhein neighborhoods and landscapes. Through its educa- Ian Michael Rogers tional programs, the APC provides thoughtful pre- servation education for youth and adults of all ages. Barbara B. Slick Our programs focus on a range of guided walking Courtney Smith tours throughout Atlanta’s historic neighborhoods, John T. Williams lectures and special exhibits on history, architecture T. Michelle Williams and preservations issues for adults, and interactive Danielle Willkens classroom presentations and summer camps on architecture, history, urban planning and civics for HONORARY TRUSTEES students K-12. Shepard Ansley

Jean Astrop For more information about the Atlanta Preservation Center and its activities, Timothy J. Crimmins please go to pages 14–15 in this program Bryan M. Grant III or visit www.preserveatlanta.com. To Elizabeth Morgan Spiegel become a member, please go to page 72. Chrissie Stevens Wayt

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Ruth L. Middleton Membership Coordinator MEMBERSHIPCarole M. Schenck Phoenix Flies and LEVELSGrants Coordinator& BENEFITS Individual ($35) Keystone ($500) PRESERVEATLANTA.COM 3 Admission for all APC Guided Walking Benefits of $250 membership plus a Tours of Historic Atlanta hard-bound book illustrating our Printed newsletter: Preservation Times architectural heritage Phoenix Flies Celebration program Archangel ($1000) via post Benefits for $500 membership plus ENews about advocacy and events invitations to Trustee events at historic Family/Dual ($60) houses and sites Benefits of $35 Membership plus Auxiliary Group – CIRCA Admission for two adults and children For an additional $20/year, join this under 18 to APC Guided Walking educational and social group for Tours of Historic Atlanta monthly programs at historic sites Building Block ($125) (March through December) Benefits of $60 membership plus invitation to APC special events Members have volunteer opportunities in Supporting Pier ($250) advocacy, education, special events, and Benefits of $125 membership plus as walking tour guides LP Grant Mansion memo pad Your membership can be managed online at www.PreserveAtlanta.com, by calling 404.688.3353 or by choosing a membership level above, completing the form, and mailing it to: Atlanta Preservation Center, 327 St Paul Ave SE, Atlanta GA 30312-3129

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01 02 The Architecture Tourist: Terry Kearns with Cultural Developer Gene

Terry’s Tiny Guide to Phoenix Flies Daily World Building Tour architecturetourist.blogspot.com 145 Auburn Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30303 www.facebook.com/Terrys2021PhoenixFlies www.genekansas.com

Saturday, March 6–Sunday, March 28 Friday, March 12, 10 am and 1 pm

Virtual Tour Option INFORMATION vimeo.com/414009198 Since the fall of 2020 Terry Kearns has been promoting Phoenix Flies 2021 via INFORMATION his new Facebook page: facebook.com/ Built in 1912, 145 Auburn Avenue has been home Terrys2021PhoenixFlies. to a wide variety of businesses including the longest-running African-American daily news- Visit Terry’s Tiny Guide to Phoenix Flies paper in our country’s history — the Atlanta Daily 2021 to preview information, photos and World — and now Refuge Coffee Co., which videos of your favorite Phoenix Flies places provides leadership and job training to Atlanta’s or upload your own photos and videos to refugee community. The award-winning rehab- share as your visit Phoenix Flies sites during ilitation project has been recognized by the celebration. National Trust, Georgia Trust, the Atlanta Pres- ervation Center, and the Atlanta Urban Design Commission. Come see what’s possible when you conserve, protect, and care for history and culture.

Registration required. To register, go to preserveatl.eventbrite.com. Limited to 10 guests. Masks required.

MISSION STATEMENT: Founded in 2003, Gene Kansas Commercial Real Estate buys, sells, leases, and develops commercial property with a focus on community-building, place-making, and preservation.

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03 Atlanta PARTNER SPOTLIGHT Improvement District The

Woodruff Park Civil Rights Tour Michael C. Carlos Dance Center 34 Broad NW, Atlanta, GA 30303 1695 Marietta Blvd NW www.atlantadowntown.com Atlanta, GA 30318 www.atlantaballet.com Wednesday, March 10, 12–1 pm INFORMATION INFORMATION Atlanta Ballet is the oldest ballet company Learn what happened in in America, the largest self-supported arts during the Civil Rights era in the spaces around organization in Georgia, and the official . See the places where a New Ballet of Georgia. Atlanta Ballet’s eclectic Atlanta began to grow into the city we know repertoire spans the history of ballet, today. It is a story that includes the Atlanta highlighted by the most beloved classics Student Movement, Coca Cola, Rich’s Depart- and the most inventive originals. Although ment Store, and the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther a renowned leader in the promotion and , Jr. Appropriate for ages 8 and up. education of dance, Atlanta Ballet’s roots have been firmly grounded in the com- Meet at the ATL Playground in Woodruff Park munity and playing a vital role in the city’s across from the (84 Peachtree cultural growth and revitalization. Atlanta St. NE) at the northeast corner. The tour will Ballet also has served as an ambassador commence or shine. for Atlanta nationally and internationally, performing around the globe. Registration required. To register, go to preserveatl.eventbrite.com. Limited to 10 guests. MISSION STATEMENT: Atlanta Ballet’s Masks required. mission is to enrich and inspire our audiences with performances of the highest level of excellence; to empower our students through MISSION STATEMENT: The Atlanta Downtown superior dance education; and to serve our Improvement District, founded in 1995 by Central community through active engagement. Atlanta Progress, is a public-private partnership that strives to create a livable environment for downtown Atlanta. The District currently contains 220 blocks and is funded through a community improvement district.

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Kenan Research Center: Special Treasures Tour of the Garden Library 04 Monday, March 15, 11 am Whether it’s a vintage Hastings’ Seed Catalog, an old postcard of , an early 20th century 130 West Paces Ferry Road, NW landscape drawing, or a rare 18th century volume Atlanta, GA, 30305 with stunning hand-colored botanical plates, the atlantahistorycenter.com remarkable gems of the Cherokee Garden Library tell the stories of the people and plants that have Atlanta History Center is located in the shaped our land in Atlanta and beyond. neighborhood of Atlanta. This 33-acre experience in Buckhead features award-winning exhibitions, Kenan Research Center historic houses, enchanting gardens, interactive Monday, March 15, 1 pm activities and a variety of year-round adult and Whether it’s the diary of ten-year-old Carrie family programs. Inside and outside of our build- Berry describing the Union shelling of Atlanta ings, we reveal the meaning and context that gives in the summer of 1864 or the photograph of a rise to a multidimensional, shared understanding devastated taken right after of our city. A world of history awaits you! the Atlanta Fire of 1917, the Kenan Research Center tells the story of Atlanta. Join us for a tour through manuscripts, photographs, maps, news- MISSION STATEMENT: The Atlanta History Center, papers, and books that document this history of through its collections, facilities, programs, exhibitions, this ever-changing city. and publications, preserves and interprets historical sub- jects pertaining to Atlanta and its environs and presents Registration required. To register, go to subjects of interest to Atlanta’s diverse audiences. preserveatl.eventbrite.com. Limited to 10 guests. Masks required. Check in at security desk of McElreath Hall 15 minutes prior to tour time.

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Curatorial Tour of Exhibition: PARTNER SPOTLIGHT Any Great Change: The Centennial of the 19th Amendment Atlanta Hospital Monday, March 15, 4 pm Hospitality House, Inc. Commemorating the centennial of the 19th Amendment, Any Great Change documents 1815 South Ponce de Leon Ave NE, how women gained the vote and the ways they Atlanta, GA 30307 have used political power over the last century. www.atlhhh.org That impact includes Georgia women and their role in politics, both as elected officials INFORMATION and organizers. The Cator Woolford mansion was built in 1926, and was Cator Woolford’s The exhibition explores the -long personal home until 1944. The house struggle for women’s suffrage as well as the soon became a school for those with key groups, their strategies, and their leaders, cerebral palsy and then a school for including Emily C. MacDougald and her those with learning disabilities. In daughter, Emily Inman, owner of Swan House. 1981, it became the Atlanta Hospital MacDougald was president of the Equal Suf- Hospitality House and has been ser- frage Party of Georgia and Inman participated ving out-of-town guests coming to in Atlanta suffrage parades (The exhibition is Atlanta for medical purposes. Set in on display in the galleries located on the second 33 acres of forest, the peaceful property floor of Swan House, now fully accessible via offers the Cator Woolford gardens as chair lift.) well as an award-winning rock garden for guests to explore and find healing Registration required. To register, go to in the serenity of nature. preserveatl.eventbrite.com. Limited to 10 guests. Masks required. Check in at main MISSION STATEMENT: The Atlanta Hospital 20 minutes prior to tour time. Hospitality House is a “home away from home” for out of town patients and/or their family caregivers who must travel to Atlanta for critical medical care. By providing affordable lodging, nutritious meals, and supportive companionship to our guests, AHHH plays a critical role in the overall healing and well-being of each person we serve.

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PARTNER SPOTLIGHT PARTNER SPOTLIGHT Atlanta Legal Aid/ Atlanta Opera Elks Club Building 1575 Northside Dr NW, Unit 350 Atlanta, GA 30318 54 Ellis Street NE www.atlantaopera.org Atlanta, GA 30303 www.atlantalegalaid.org INFORMATION Atlanta’s taste for opera began in the early INFORMATION years of the 1900s with the Metropolitan Designed by J. Reginald MacEachron and Opera’s annual week-long tour to Atlanta. built by the Atlanta Elks in 1912, original Performing at the Auditorium-Armory, features of the building include the front the Fox Theatre and finally the Boisfeuillet iron gates, interior and exterior sculptures, Jones , the Metro- and the soaring windows and ceilings politan Opera’s annual tour was a major in the old Elks ballroom. The building social event. Founded in 1979, The Atlanta was later occupied by the Atlanta Union Opera is one of the finest regional opera Mission and . companies in the produ- cing mainstage opera productions and MISSION STATEMENT: Founded in 1924,the Atlanta Legal Aid Society offers free civil legal arts education programs. It directly services for low income people across the core serves almost 60,000 people annually in five metro counties. metropolitan Atlanta and throughout the Southeast.

MISSION STATEMENT: Enriching lives through the power of opera.

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05 Atlanta Regional Commission

Virtual Live: Historic Preservation in Atlanta and the Metro Region—Latest Trends & Projects 229 , Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30303 www.atlantaregional.org

Thursday, March 25, 10–11:30 am

INFORMATION To register, go to preserveatl.eventbrite.com.

The Atlanta Regional Commission supports historic preservation efforts throughout the Atlanta metro region and has collaborated with the City of Atlanta and the Atlanta Preservation Center on many projects throughout the years, including the annual Phoenix Flies Preservation Forum. Currently, the Atlanta Regional Commission is working with and the Atlanta Preservation Center on the downtown Atlanta Local Stories Initiative project.

Presenters: Doug Young, Assistant Director, Office of Design, City of Atlanta, and Mollie Bogle, Atlanta Regional Commission.

MISSION STATEMENT: The Atlanta Regional Commission advances the national and international standing of the region by leveraging the uniqueness of its evolving communities, anticipating and responding to current realities and driving a data-driven planning process that provides a high quality of life, balancing social, eco- nomic and environmental needs of all our communities.

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06 The Atlanta Preservation Center

Historic 1856 L.P. Grant Mansion 327 St. Paul Avenue SE, Atlanta, GA 30312 www.preserveatlanta.com

The Atlanta Preservation Center (APC) National Register Historic was formed in 1979 and since that time has District, listed in 1979. The Grant Park worked with Atlanta government, business Historic District also is locally designated and community leaders and individuals to and protected by an historic district ordi- ensure that the City’s rich heritage is preserved nance through the City of Atlanta. The and honored. The APC is committed to being district is significant for its architectural a good steward of the L.P. Grant Mansion, cohesiveness and historical associations. which reflects its mission to “promote the preservation of Atlanta’s architecturally, his- torically, and culturally significant buildings, neighborhoods and landscapes through education and advocacy.” The L.P. Grant Mansion was built in the Italianate style in 1856 by Colonel Lemuel P. Grant (1817-1893), a city pioneer, railroad magnate and philanthropist who donated 100 acres to the City of Atlanta for its first city park, which still exists today. It is the oldest located within the

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In 2001 the Atlanta Preservation Center purchased the house, moving its headquarters there in 2002. Although the APC and Easements Atlanta offices are located within the house, it also serves as a house museum open to the public, free-of-charge, Mondays through Fridays (pre-COVID-19). Featured permanent photo exhibits include those on the Civil War, the history and rehabilitation of the house, as well Atlanta’s lost and extant historic properties. The Atlanta Preservation Center has been committed financially and philosophically to maintaining proper stewardship of the highly significant house. Adherence to the ’s Secretary of the The Grant Mansion continues to be an Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of important resource within the Grant Park Historic Properties is reflected through a Historic District due to its significance series of construction projects over the years associated with Lemuel P. Grant, who that have either preserved, rehabilitated, helped bring the railroad to Atlanta and restored or reconstructed various significant initiated the development of the Grant Park and historic portions and architectural neighborhood. The Grant Park area played elements of the house. a role in the Civil War battles for Atlanta, The Grant Mansion Phase I project and the residential neighborhood which involved repair/stabilization/replacement of grew up around the park is a visible record the masonry walls and new roof construction of the post-Civil War growth pressures over two side wings. of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Phase II included front and rear porch re- Today, the house and the APC are central to construction, construction of a handicapped the ongoing neighborhood revitalization. lift on the back porch and historic front win- dow/front door repair/rehabilitation (funded NR by a 2008 Georgia Heritage grant award).

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PARTNER SPOTLIGHT The Atlanta Voice 07 Atlanta Studies Network 633 Pryor St., Atlanta, GA 30312 www.theatlantavoice.com with Brennan Collins

INFORMATION Virtual Live Lecture on the Atlanta Studies Network For more than 50 years, The Atlanta Voice www.atlantastudies.org has provided a voice for the voiceless with- out fear or favor and is proud to continue Thursday, March 11, 7-8 pm its legacy as a voice for those who still need a platform to plead their causes. It INFORMATION is the largest audited African American To register, go to preserveatl.eventbrite.com. community newspaper in Georgia with over 600 distribution locations through- Come hear Dr. Brennan Collins’ presentation out the Atlanta . on the Atlanta Studies Network, which supports Founded in 1966 by the late Ed Clayton an interdisciplinary group of scholars, students, and the late J. Lowell Ware, the paper instructors, professionals, and community mem- extended its presence into other via bers who engage with the Atlanta metro area The Voice, The Macon Voice, The as a space for research, teaching, and activism. Pensacola Voice and The Augusta Voice. Through the development of digital resources, Today, the original newspaper model is methods, and platforms, this network seeks to challenged and The Atlanta Voice has con- promote research and understanding of Atlanta’s tinued to evolve as it redefines, redirects past, present, and prospective future. One of the and refocuses its efforts to better connect more recent developments is the Emory Open with the community it serves. Our pub- Tour Builder, an open source tool for creating lisher Janis Ware took over the operations walking tours on mobile devices. Georgia State of the newspaper in 1991 after the death University students and faculty are creating a of her father. Ms. Ware said recently, series of downtown tours to use for classes, the “The Atlanta Voice is more than just a Atlanta community, or tourists. newspaper…We are online, in print and on-demand with our digital platforms NR and mobile apps. We are truly a multi- media operation.”

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PARTNER SPOTLIGHT Atlanta Woman’s Club

1150 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 www.atlwc.org

INFORMATION The Wimbish House, an eclectic French Renaissance Revival-style home, has ornamented the intersection of Peachtree and 14th Street since 1906. The house is a designated national, state and city historic landmark located in the heart of Midtown and sits on what was once known as “Mansion Row.” Designed in the Chateauesque style by W.T. Downing, prominent Atlanta attorney William A. Wimbish commissioned the home to showcase his family’s social standing. Downing is known for many notable buildings around Atlanta, including the Gothic-Revival , the Romanesque-Revival Church of the Sacred Heart, and Lupton Hall at , among other structures. Today the home serves as the headquarters to the Atlanta Woman’s Club, who acquired the residence in 1920. Since its formation in 1895, The Atlanta Woman’s Club has made many significant contributions to the region in support of education, literacy, economic development, and City beautification, among other efforts.

MISSION STATEMENT: The GFWC Atlanta Woman’s Club is a non-profit philanthropic organization of professional women of all ages, races, and religions who share a common goal; to work together to improve their local community, nation, and the world socially, physically, culturally, and educationally.

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08 Atlanta Urban Design Commission

Virtual Live: Historic Preservation in Atlanta and the Metro Region—Latest Trends & Projects 68 Mitchell Street SW, Atlanta, GA 30303

Thursday, March 25, 10–11:30 am

INFORMATION To register, go to preserveatl.eventbrite.com.

Georgia has been a leader in fostering a preservation ethic in its communities statewide. Atlanta provides many outstanding examples of preservation in practice, as do cities and counties throughout the Metro Atlanta region. Panelists from the City of Atlanta Office of Design and the Atlanta Regional Commission will present information on projects and trends to keep you current on what is happening within the preservation community. The presentation will last approximately 60 minutes, and time will be reserved for questions and discussion with the panelists. Free and open to the public.

MISSION STATEMENT: As part of the City of Atlanta’s Office of Planning, the Atlanta Urban Design Commission is to identify, protect, enhance, and perpetuate the use of buildings, sites, and districts of special character, historic interest, or aesthetic value.

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PARTNER SPOTLIGHT PARTNER SPOTLIGHT Balzer Theater Battle of at Herren’s 84 Luckie Street NW Atlanta, GA 30303 INFORMATION www.theatricaloutfit.org By the spring of 1864, Major General ’s assignment INFORMATION was to strike south into Georgia. The The Balzer is the historical site of Herren’s, primary target was the Confederacy’s which opened in 1934 and was the first critical supply and transportation hub, restaurant in Atlanta to voluntarily deseg- the City of Atlanta. regate in 1962. The space was renovated After several months of engagements, into an intimate state-of-the-art theater in Sherman was able to repel the Confed- 2005 for the Theatrical Outfit. The Balzer erate forces, under Joseph Johnston, to is the first theater in the US to achieve retreat back across the Chattahoochee LEED certification. River. When the Union Forces crossed unopposed several days later, Johnston MISSION STATEMENT: Produce world-class was relieved of command and replaced theater that starts the conversations that matter. with . On July 20th, 1864, Hood NR the majority of his army against an isolated portion of the Federal Army, just below Tree Creek. Confusion and lack of coordination and communication squandered what was otherwise the South’s best opportunity to defeat Sherman and force his retreat. Two days later, the Battle for Atlanta, followed shortly later by the Battle of Ezra Church, had all resulted in Confederate defeats. The fate of Atlanta was sealed. The battle of Peach Tree Creek, the last, best chance for an independent Confederacy, became instead a significant nail in the lid of its own coffin.

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PARTNER SPOTLIGHT Big RIG 09 B*ATL – Battle of Atlanta 1005 McLynn Ave. NE Atlanta, GA 30306 Commemoration Org., Inc. www.bigrig.tech Battle of Atlanta Trench Tour – INFORMATION Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow Big RIG, the Revitalization Infrastructure Joe’s Coffee Shop Group, is a multi-disciplinary consulting 510 Flat Shoals Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30316 firm working to use urban history as www.batlevent.org an economic development tool. A tech- nological focus connects the company’s Sunday, March 14, 3 pm work as seen in City Saga, an Urban Sunday, March 28, 3 pm Adventure Engine that helps people INFORMATION “see through time” to more fully exper- Walk the Battle of Atlanta Union line in East ience the hidden history of a location. Atlanta Village to learn about the soldiers who Big RIG’s specialty is the expansion of fought here in 1864. Historic sites include the what is historic beyond the standard primary Union cannon position, the Madison narrative, focusing on post-World Theatre (nicknamed the Little Fox Theatre), the War II modern resources. Old Nickelodeon, the Flat Iron Building, and MISSION STATEMENT: We are working one of Atlanta’s two battlefield monuments. to make better cities. Registration required. To register, go to preserveatl.eventbrite.com. Limited to 10 guests. Masks required.

Joe’s Coffee Shop is at the intersection of Flat Shoals and Glenwood avenues, 2.5 blocks south of I-20 (Exit Moreland Avenue).

MISSION STATEMENT: B*ATL seeks to connect residents and visitors to Southeast Atlanta’s past and to promote learning through cultural tourism and programming, working to preserve the battle sites and the story of the Battle of Atlanta and its relation to Atlanta, Georgia, and US history.

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PARTNER SPOTLIGHT Braden Fellman Group

www.bradenfellman.com

Since our inception in 1982, Braden Fellman Group has been developing, managing, and repositioning architectural- ly unique and historically significant mixed-use properties. Throughout the years, our development expertise has grown to encompass adaptive reuse projects, loft conversions, mid-rise residential construction, and commercial/mixed- use development. We currently own and manage over 1,700 units and 155,000 square feet of commer- cial space in some of Atlanta’s oldest and most desirable developing intown areas from Buckhead to Decatur.

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PARTNER SPOTLIGHT William Breman 10 Jewish Heritage Buckhead Heritage Society

Museum Peachtree Heights East Historical Walking Tour 1440 Spring Street NW www.buckheadheritage.com Atlanta, GA 30309 www.thebreman.org Saturday, March 13, 2–3:30 pm

INFORMATION INFORMATION At The Breman we are dedicated to Peachtree Heights East was established in making the lessons of the Holocaust 1909 as the first Buckhead neighborhood. and the history of the Southern Jewish Peachtree Heights East residents will experience available to lead a fascinating tour talking about how public. Our Atlanta museum is home prominently the neighborhood figured in to the permanent exhibition Absence of the development of Buckhead. Humanity: The Holocaust Years, 1933- 1945; the Blonder Family Gallery dedi- Meet at the Peachtree Heights East historical cated to Southern Jewish History; and sign on Lakeview Avenue across from the the Schwartz Gallery, which hosts a Duck Pond. variety of traveling and rotating exhibi- tions. The Museum Library and Cuba Registration required. To register, go to Family Archives add to our on-site preserveatl.eventbrite.com. Limited to offerings while The Weinberg Center 10 guests. Masks required. for Holocaust Education provides a wonderful educational resource for MISSION STATEMENT: Buckhead Heritage strives students, teachers, and lifelong learners. to sustain the quality of life in Buckhead by identifying, preserving, and promoting its historic resources. It MISSION STATEMENT: The William endeavors to foster respect within the community for Breman Jewish Heritage Museum celebrates its rich and diverse history, ensuring that Buckhead’s and commemorates the Jewish experience historic resources are accommodated in future growth and universal themes of diversity and human and secured for the benefit of the community. dignity, emphasizing culture, arts, and history.

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PARTNER SPOTLIGHT 11 Burns Club of Atlanta 988 Alloway Place SE Atlanta, GA 30316 Neighborhood Association www.theburnsclubofatlanta.org

Virtual Castleberry Hill INFORMATION Historic Walking Tour www.castleberryhill.org The Burns Club of Atlanta, organized in 1896, is a private social club and literary/ Virtual Tour cultural society commemorating the 18th castleberryhill.org/phoenixflies century national poet of Scotland, . In addition to holding monthly INFORMATION meetings, the club has held a Burns Discover this vibrant, creative community Supper celebration on the anniversary with its rich transportation history. The of Burns’ birthday every year since 1898. railway, which defines street and building Club events are held in the Atlanta Burns patterns as it cuts through Castleberry, is Cottage, a 1911 replica of Robert Burns’ as old as Atlanta itself. The Castleberry Hill birthplace in Alloway, Ayshire, Scotland. Historic District was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985 and was In 1907 the club purchased 15 acres in designated as a City Landmark District what is now the neigh- in 2006. borhood for the purpose of building the cottage replica. Atlanta architect and MISSION STATEMENT: The Castleberry Hill member, Thomas H. Morgan designed the Neighborhood Association promotes the health, cottage; construction was supervised by safety, and welfare of the neighborhood including, club member Robert McWhirter, a skilled without limitations, the preservation, restoration, stonemason, using quarried granite from and rejuvenation of the neighborhood; the improve- . The cottage has been ment of the quality of life for all residents who live listed on the National Register of Historic therein; and the provision of a means of bringing Places as Burns Cottage since 1983. the residents together to foster the discussion and resolution of community problems and interests, MISSION STATEMENT: as well as other programs and proposals. The Burns Club of Atlanta was formed to keep the memory and NR works of Scotland’s foremost poet, Robert Burns, alive.

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PARTNER SPOTLIGHT The Michael C. 12 Carlos Museum Central Atlanta Progress

Emory University Virtual Hidden Tour 571 South Kilgo Circle 34 Broad Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30303 Atlanta, GA 30322 www.carlos.emory.edu Virtual Tour www.vimeo.com/414018058 INFORMATION The Carlos Museum offers a wide variety INFORMATION of innovative programs that allow people John Portman’s Peachtree Center represents a of all ages to engage with works of art new kind of urban space, one that came to define and the cultures that created them. From what American would look like in talks by distinguished scholars, artists, the 20th century. Come see the unique public and authors to book discussions and spaces in Peachtree Center combined with a few studio experiences, the Carlos is a place places that are not ordinarily accessible to the to nourish both the intellect and public. Appropriate for ages 8 and up. the imagination. MISSION STATEMENT: Central Atlanta Progress, MISSION STATEMENT The Michael C. Inc., founded in 1941, is a private nonprofit commu- Carlos Museum of collects, nity development organization providing leadership, preserves, exhibits, and interprets art and programs and services to preserve and strengthen artifacts from antiquity to the present in the economic vitality of Downtown Atlanta. With a order to provide unique opportunities for board of directors of Downtown’s top business leaders, education and enrichment in the community CAP is funded through the investment of businesses and to promote interdisciplinary teaching and institutions. and research at Emory University. NR NR

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PARTNER SPOTLIGHT 13 Cathedral of St. Philip The Clay Cemetery 2744 Peachtree Road NW with the Kirkwood Atlanta, GA 30305 Neighbors Association www.stphilipscathedral.org

Clay Cemetery Guided Tours INFORMATION 31 Clifton Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30317 Located in downtown Atlanta since 1846, St. Philip’s moved to its current March 13, 14, 20, and 21 Buckhead location in 1933. Mikell 12–1:30 pm and 2–3:30 pm Chapel, designed by Francis Palmer

INFORMATION Smith, was finished in 1947. The cathe- dral nave, also designed by Smith, was Located within the Kirkwood neighborhood, dedicated and first used in 1962. Now the cemetery’s marked burials date from 1861 over 170 years old, the Cathedral of St. to 1936. Its history accurately illustrates the Philip seeks to continue its history of economic and social history of Kirkwood and service to the City of Atlanta. Atlanta in DeKalb County during this time period. Tour appropriate for children 7 years MISSION STATEMENT: The Cathedral of and older with a parent or guardian. Closed St. Philip in Atlanta, Georgia, serves the footwear with low heels is recommended. Gospel of Jesus Christ with grace, excellence, Adequate on-street parking is available. In the and hospitality. As a community of more event of inclement weather, the tour will be than 7,000 members and associates – adults rescheduled the next day or following weekend. and children, families and individuals – we worship, learn, and serve together. Registration required. To register, go to preserveatl.eventbrite.com. Limited to 8 guests. Masks required.

MISSION STATEMENT: The Kirkwood Neighbors Association (KNO) promotes a high quality of life for all residents, regardless of race, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation or economic status. KNO encourages well- planned residential and business development. KNO may serve any other lawful purpose for a non-profit organization under Georgia law.

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PARTNER SPOTLIGHT 14 CIRCA Comprehensive Home

www.preserveatlanta.com/circa Inspections, Inc.

INFORMATION Virtual Live Lecture: “Fixing That Old CIRCA is an auxiliary educational group House: Common Problems, Common Sense Solutions” of the Atlanta Preservation Center. CIRCA www.comprehensivehi.com also offers monthly behind-the-scenes tours of select historic sites in Atlanta and nearby Tuesday, March 9, 7–8 pm areas. The original CIRCA group began 30 years ago to bring together individuals INFORMATION concerned with preservation efforts and To register, go to preserveatl.eventbrite.com. sites in the city of Atlanta. It was known then as the “Young Professionals Group.” Dan Curl’s presentation will review functional, While some of us have outgrown that safety and comfort issues common to old and title, CIRCA is still growing and always not-so-old houses gleaned from his 30+ years as welcomes new members. CIRCA members a home inspector. Every house brings with it a also may be assisting at various other Grant history of the age in which it was built, including Mansion lectures/events and or tours materials, labor and construction practice. Each during Phoenix Flies 2020. We appreciate subsequent age alters, reputes, or builds upon their service to the mission of the APC. the previous one. Time, weather, lack of money, neglect and ignorance take their toll. Be prepared NR for a whirlwind tour of places rarely seen in picture books: orphaned water heaters, creeping joists, rats, bats, roaches and squirrels, volunteer trees, balloon framing, dead legs, double-taps and S-traps, Along the way, we’ll touch on events that have shaped Atlanta homebuilding and recommend improvements that complement renovation/restoration. Masks required.

MISSION STATEMENT: The Thinking Man’s Home Inspector

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15 16 Constellations The Conservancy at

Tour of Constellations—A Civic, Social, Historic Park and Culturally-Based Workspace on in partnership with Georgia Audubon Auburn Avenue 135 Auburn Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30303 Look and Learn at www.constellations.community 102 Ollie St NW, Atlanta, GA 30314 www.conservancyathwp.org Friday, March 12, 10 am and 1 pm Saturday, March 20, 11 am INFORMATION Visit this 1910 Neel Reed building, originally built as INFORMATION the Southern School Book Depository and witness its Join us as for a bird walk and visit our pollinator gardens. transformation into a and shared Washington Park, ratified on November 3, 1919, is the workspace. Situated on Auburn Avenue’s “Block of first public greenspace for in the city Knowledge,” Constellations honors the world-renowned of Atlanta and the state of Georgia. Created on 6.75 acres history of , while providing a relaxed, of land donated by the visionary businessman Heman E. professional environment for thinkers, writers, Perry, Washington Park has provided the infrastructure foundations, non-profits, purpose-driven companies, for the creation of the Black middle class in the Empire historians, students, educators, advocates, and lovers State of the South. Its legacy as the catalyst for Booker of life — to live their dreams and fulfill their missions. T. Washington High School in 1924, and as the exclusive Recipient of the Atlanta Regional Commission’s recreational site for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, 2018 Development of Excellence Award and the 2019 and a host of other historic figures has Atlanta UDC Award of Excellence for Historic endured for over a century. It continues to be a well- Preservation. On street parking and pay lots available. loved and sacred space.

Registration required. To register, go This event requires participants to follow all CDC and to preserveatl.eventbrite.com. Limited government prescribed social distancing measures. to 10 guests. Masks required. MISSION STATEMENT: The mission of The MISSION STATEMENT: Offering private offices, Conservancy of Historic Washington Park is to studies, and creative space on historic Auburn Ave- improve and uplift the quality of life for the entire nue. We are a civic, social and culturally-based shared neighborhood through advocacy efforts and workspace where stars come together and shine. promotion of its historical, residential, business and public transportation assets. NR

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PARTNER SPOTLIGHT 17 Robert M. Craig, PhD. DeKalb History Center Professor Emeritus, College of Design, Georgia Institute of Technology Virtual Tour of the Decatur Courthouse 101 E. INFORMATION Decatur, GA 30030 Robert M. Craig is Professor Emeritus at the College of Design, , Virtual Tour where he taught from 1973 to 2011. He www.dekalbhistory.org is the award-winning author of several books on Atlanta architecture, including INFORMATION a study of the city’s Art Deco era and a Get up close and personal with the Historic recent monograph on architect Francis DeKalb Courthouse on this behind the scenes Palmer Smith of the firm Pringle and tour! Learn all about the vast architectural styles Smith. Professor Craig has three forth- seen both inside and outside the building, as coming books in 2021: a campus guide well as the complete history on its own and as to the architecture of Georgia Tech, a it relates to the Historic Decatur Square. The book of his poetry, and a book of semi- courthouse was originally built in 1898 and autobiographical short stories and essays rebuilt in 1918 and designed by architects about growing up summers in Ocean Walker and Chase. City, , during the 1950s and 1960s. For information, please contact MISSION STATEMENT: To collect, preserve, [email protected]. and share the history on DeKalb County.

Dr. Craig has presented a series of four NR APC Craig Lectures in recent years. He hopes to resume his lecture series in 2022 with “Defining the Eastlake Victorian Style: the Architecture and Furniture of the Scroll Saw and Lathe.”

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PARTNER SPOTLIGHT 18 Richard Cloues, Ph.D. Druid Hills Architectural Historian Presbyterian Church INFORMATION Guided Tour Dr. Richard Cloues received his Ph.D. 1026 Ponce de Leon Ave NE in Architectural History from Cornell Atlanta, GA 30306 University before beginning his tenure www.dhpc.org at the Georgia State Historic Preser- vation Office in 1978. There, he co- Friday, March 19, 2 pm ordinated the “Georgia’s Living Places” Sunday, March 21, 2 pm project—a statewide study of historic houses and landscapes dating from INFORMATION the 18th- through the early 20th- This French Gothic-inspired sanctuary was centuries. He also directed the Georgia erected during World War II. The tour will Ranch House Initiative and continues consist of three parts. First, get an overall tour to research 20th-century houses in of the recently renovated sanctuary showing Georgia. Dr. Cloues hopes to resume how it was updated to meet the needs of con- his series of architectural history lectures temporary worship. Second, enjoy a detailed in 2021–2022. look at the original stained glass, created using medieval methods. Finally, see the inner NR workings of the almost 80-year-old organ and learn about its planned restoration.

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MISSION STATEMENT: Founded in 1883, Druid Hills Presbyterian Church has ministered to the neighbor- hood across many changes and challenges. Alongside its ever-evolving intown ministries to children, the homeless, and international refugees, this sanctuary endures as a center of parish life and a home for community events, including concerts, forums, and political debates.

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PARTNER SPOTLIGHT Forgotten Voices 19 Early Edgewood- Women’s Roles in Downtown Atlanta Atlanta Visitor Center Auditorium BiRacial History Project 65 Upper Street SW Atlanta, GA, 30303 Online Interactive Walking Tour: 470 Candler Park Dr. NE, Atlanta GA 30307 INFORMATION www.biracialhistoryproject.org Atlanta grew rapidly in the years after 1890 and life for women was changing Virtual Tour as well. Forgotten Voices considers roles bit.ly/3pwSH3a of women who work in the city, ways women impacted their community and INFORMATION tells the stories of some dynamic women This year we are offering our Walking Tour of who changed the city. 1870s-1980s African American Legacy Sites in Candler Park through a new on-line interactive link, a collaboration with the Freedom Park Conservancy and Emory’s Center for Digital Scholarship. Take the self-guided tour at times best for you on the link site, and experience the rich supporting materials there. Please email your questions and comments for the History Project to [email protected].

MISSION STATEMENT: Our mission supports community-based education and restorative justice work in the Early Edgewood-Candler Park neighbor- hood, respectfully reconnecting descendant stake- holders and today’s citizens to this historic African American community.

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Left: Easements Atlanta permanently protects the c. 1927 Medical Arts Building through a preservation easement. Right: The c. 1881 Fulton Bag and Cotton Mill in Cabbagetown, easements are held on several of the buildings located in the complex.

PARTNER SPOTLIGHT Easements Atlanta, Inc.

L.P. Grant Mansion 327 St. Paul Ave. SE, Atlanta, GA 30312 easementsatlanta.org

INFORMATION Established in 1984, Easements Atlanta, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit created through a preservation alliance between the Atlanta Preservation Center, the Atlanta History Center, and the City of Atlanta Urban Design Commission. Preservation easement donations provide property owners with potential significant tax incentives that can help the financial resources required to restore, preserve, and maintain historic structures. In turn, Easements Atlanta provides perpetual stewardship, ensuring that Atlanta’s architectural heritage lives on for future generations to enjoy.

Since 1984, Easements Atlanta has permanently protected over 40 historic properties, including the Healey Building, Fulton Bag and Cotton Mill, and Studioplex. The preser- vation portfolio includes a diverse collection of properties from residential, mixed-use, government to commercial buildings dating from the late 19th century through the 1940s. Several buildings once functioned as banks, mills, schools, warehouses, fraternity buildings, water towers, and smokestacks. Medical Arts, a recent addition to the easement portfolio, is undergoing initial historic rehabilitation site assessments and Easements Atlanta is supporting these efforts to preserve, restore, and thoughtfully reuse this important space.

MISSION STATEMENT: Easements Atlanta’s mission is to accept qualified historic preservation easement donations of certified historic and cultural properties within metropolitan Atlanta, and in turn offer perpetual stewardship and potential tax incentives for property owners.

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PARTNER SPOTLIGHT The Fox Theatre 21 First Church of 660 Peachtree Street NE Atlanta, GA 30308 Christ, Scientist www.foxtheatre.org Guided Tour INFORMATION 150 15th Street NE A world-renowned concert and event Atlanta, GA 30309 venue like no other, the Fox hosts more www.christianscienceatlanta.com than 150 shows and welcomes half a million visitors each year. Conceived as Saturday, March 13, 11 am the headquarters for the Atlanta Shriners Monday, March 22, 11 am in 1928, the building was designed by the Atlanta firm of Marye, Alger and Vinour INFORMATION to evoke the and magic of the The First Church of Christ, Scientist Atlanta, ancient Near East. Completed by movie was built in 1913 and designed by Dougherty mogul in 1929, it flourished & Robinson. It is an outstanding example of as Atlanta’s premiere for the neo-classical or Greek revival-style architecture. next three decades, showing hundreds of The Church is a major landmark in Midtown acclaimed films and hosting live perfor- and it features an intricate masonry exterior mances from legendary entertainers. and extensive interior trim work.

MISSION STATEMENT: To preserve and Limited parking is available onsite Monday share the Fox Theatre. through Friday. Tours are expected to last 90 minutes. Registration required. To register, go to preserveatl.eventbrite.com. Limited to 10 guests. Masks required.

MISSION STATEMENT: First Church of Christ, Scientist is a church of Christian Bible-based religion that follows the teachings of Christ Jesus.

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PARTNER SPOTLIGHT 22 Fulton Cotton Forward Arts Foundation, Mill Lofts Swan Coach House 170 SE Atlanta, GA 30312 Swan Coach House Guided Tour and Tea www.stacklofts.com 3130 Slaton Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30305 www.swancoachhouse.com INFORMATION Tuesday, March 9, 3 pm Dating from 1881, this complex for the Fulton Cotton Spinning Company INFORMATION thrived until the mid-1970s. In 1995, Built in 1931, the Swan Coach House once the mill was purchased for conversion served as the garage for the Swan House, one to loft and is a superb of the most successful residential designs and example of the adaptive reuse of a landscapes of architect Philip Trammell Shutze. historic mill complex and its effect on Fifty-one years ago, while retaining much of the surrounding community. the original style, the Forward Arts Foundation opened the Swan Coach House Restaurant, MISSION STATEMENT: Known today as Gift Shop and Art Gallery with proceeds going “The Stacks,” the mill is a perfect blend of lore and history, offering a premiere location to promote the visual . and unique lifestyle for city lovers that can be found at no other condominium community This tour includes Afternoon Tea on the in Atlanta. grounds of the Atlanta History Center. Guests meet in front of Gift Shop. Appropriate for chil- dren. Parking available in Swan Coach House parking lot. Event is not ADA compliant.

Registration required. To register, go to preserveatl.eventbrite.com. Limited to 10 guests. Masks required.

MISSION STATEMENT: The Mission of the Forward Arts Foundation, Inc. is to enrich the greater Atlanta community by promoting and supporting the visual arts.

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PARTNER SPOTLIGHT Fulton County 23 Courthouse Georgia Battlefields Association 136 Pryor Street SW Atlanta, GA 30303 Civil War Atlanta Downtown Walking Tour www.fultonclerk.org 1598 E. Drive Brookhaven GA 30319 INFORMATION www.georgiabattlefields.org Constructed between 1911 and 1914, the Fulton County Courthouse is a Saturday, March 6, 1 pm wonderful example of neoclassical Saturday, March 20, 1 pm revival/Beaux-Arts classicism architec- ture. Designed by Atlanta-based architect INFORMATION A. Ten Eyck Brown and the Atlanta firm Walking tour of sites of Civil War Atlanta. Morgan & Dillon, the building today is Modern vantage points of historic photographs officially known as the Lewis R. Slaton will be included. 2.5 to 3 hours of moderate Courthouse and is listed in the National walking with frequent stops. Register of Historic Places. Today, this important building is being restored Meet at plaza in front of Georgia Pacific by MARK1Restoration Company and building, 133 Peachtree St NE. Tour limited the thoughtful efforts of Fulton County. to 10. Registration required. To register, go to preserveatl.eventbrite.com. Masks required. NR MISSION STATEMENT: Preservation of Civil War-related historic sites throughout the state.

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PARTNER SPOTLIGHT 24 Georgia Capitol The Gilded Angel Museum Candler Park Gallery 206 Washington Street Atlanta GA 30334 Open House www.libs.uga.edu/capitolmuseum 1404 McLendon Avenue Atlanta, GA 30307 INFORMATION Saturdays, March 6, 13, 20, 27, 2–5pm Built in 1889, the Georgia Capitol is a place where lawmakers and citizens have INFORMATION worked to forge the laws and policies that The Gilded Angel Candler Park Gallery, located shape modern Georgia today. within the Candler Park National Register Historic District, was built circa 1925-27 as the MISSION STATEMENT: The Georgia Capitol Museum seeks to preserve and interpret the McDaniel Service Station. Over the years, the history of the building building has changed its identity many times. itself as well as the events that have taken place Neighbors purchased it in 1980 to save the within its walls. building from possible demolition by developers. In 1982, Judith Gott opened The Gilded Angel NR Candler Park Gallery to the community, featuring handmade and vintage jewelry, crafts by local artists, and jewelry repair. The rear of the shop is home to the Ashram Temple of the Inner Self. Drop in and learn more about the history of the building. Masks required.

MISSION STATEMENT: To support arts and crafts in the neighborhood and to serve the local community through events and workshops.

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CELEBRATING ATLANTA’S PARKS A Breath of Fresh Air Since the advent of COVID-19, Atlantans have masked up, social distanced, and missed so many of our normal activities, such as attending religious services, sporting events, concerts, or visiting friends and family outside our households. The City of Atlanta’s public parks and spaces are, however, where we can go for respite and renewal.

Alfred F. (Tup) Holmes Golf Club and Historic Adams Park 2300 Wilson Drive SW Cascade Springs This city golf course is named after a civil rights pioneer, Alfred Nature Preserve F. (Tup) Holmes, who was denied the right to play at 2852 Cascade Road SW Golf Course. Tup lead the fight against tax-supported City facili- This urban oasis, spanning ties segregation. Adjacent to the Tup 120 acres, was once a Civil Holmes Golf Course is a beautiful War battleground. You can city park, Charles R. Adams Park. still see the trenches as you Adams Park was once a Civil War hike to Utoy Creek. The battleground, but now is one of the Nature Preserve is also one most naturalistic city parks. Take a of the oldest forests still in walk along the boardwalk or view the existence in the Atlanta city large boulders and stonework along limits. Don’t forget to take in the stream. This park is one of the the view of the Cascade most tranquil spots in Atlanta. waterfall during your visit.

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Doctor’s Memorial Park 500 Fairburn Road SW The park, at 500 Fairburn Road SW, is named in honor of the historic Southwest Hospital (formerly Holy Family Hospital). The adjacent neighborhoods – including Adamsville, Boulder Park, and Wilson Mill Meadows – were home to several African-American doctors who played a vital role in provid- ing healthcare and supporting the well-being of the community.

Gilbert House 2238 Perkerson Road SW Gilbert House is one of the oldest surviving structures in the City of Atlanta. It was once home to Jerimiah Gilbert, the son of one of the first Fulton County physicians, William Gilbert. Jerimiah rebuilt his home in 1868 after returning from war, using unique materials Photo by Kelley Klein for the time: field stones, mortar, and wood. The Grant Park Gilbert House is one of 840 Cherokee Avenue SE the few examples of this Grant Park is Atlanta’s oldest public park, created in 1883 with construction type still a donation to the city of 100 acres from L.P. Grant, president of found in Atlanta. Atlanta and West Point Railroad. Colonel Grant’s gift quickly became known as “the people’s playground,” a place where urbanites could escape the hot dusty city and enjoy a respite in nature. The park grew with the addition of the zoo in 1889 and other features through the years. The park was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. In 1998, the Grant Park Conservancy was established to help guide the care and restoration of the park.

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Olmsted Linear Parks 1788 Ponce De Leon Ave NE Olmsted Linear Parks consists of 6 segments: four City of Atlanta parks (Spring- dale, Virgilee, Grove, Shadyside) and two City of Decatur parks (Dellwood and Deepdene). The park contains five linear pastoral segments and one 22-acre picturesque and old-growth forest. Each segment was named for its significant natural attribute Historic Oakland Cemetery with the exception of Virgilee, 248 Oakland Ave SE which was named after Joel Oakland Cemetery is more than a final resting place. Oakland Hurt’s daughter, who passed Cemetery is a city park where visitors enjoy tours, concerts, races, away at age three. Starting with and seasonal festivals. It is a perfect place to not only visit tombs Springdale and proceeding of past Atlanta citizens but also take in the view of the downtown through Virgilee, Oak Grove, Atlanta skyline and enjoy blooming plants that vary with season. Shadyside, Dellwood and Deepdene, visitors are taken on a natural journey that includes many elements of Atlanta’s rich, turn-of-the- 1565 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. SW century culture history. Along , nestled between Victorian cottages and is Mozley Park. Mozley was once a park designated for blacks only by Mayor Hartsfield. The Park now lies along a multi-use trail constructed by PATH that can now be enjoyed by all.

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Washington Park 1125 Lena St NW Washington Park — ratified on November 3, 1919 — is the first public greenspace for African Americans in the city of Atlanta and the state of Georgia. Created on nearly seven acres of land donated by the visionary businessman Heman E. Perry, Washington Park has provided the infrastructure for the creation of the Black middle class in the Empire State of the South. Othello “Chico” Renfroe, former Negro League shortstop, has the park’s ballfield named in his honor.

Whittier Mills 2965 Avenue NW This historic park lies along the where it was once home to the Whittier Textile Mill. The original mill tower still stands after the demolition in 1988. The park covers 17 acres and includes green space, wooded trails, a bocce court, and a playground.

Photo by Mark Ziemer Park 400 Park Dr NE Once used as a fairground where many expositions were held — most notably the Cotton States and International Exposition of 1895 — has become one of the largest City of Atlanta parks. Head to Lake Clara Meer for a view of the Midtown skyline. Or attend one of the many concerts, festivals, and races that grace its fields each year.

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25 The May Patterson

PARTNER SPOTLIGHT Goodrum House

The Glenn House Goodrum House Guided Tour 320 West Paces Ferry NW 883 NE Atlanta, GA 30305 Atlanta, GA 30307 www.goodrumhouse.org www.theglennhouserestoration.com www.watson-brown.org

INFORMATION Tuesday, March 9, 2 pm The Glenn House was built in 1890 in Tuesday, , 2 pm the Queen Anne Victorian style for Rev. Tuesday, March 23, 10 am Wilbur Fisk Glenn, a Methodist minister and alumnus of Emory University. In INFORMATION 1903, Rev. Glenn’s daughter, Flora Glenn, Tour the extensive restoration underway at the married the heir to Coca-Cola, Charles Goodrum House and gardens. Purchased in Candler, in one of the parlors. 2009 by the Watson-Brown Foundation, this During the 20th century, the house 1930 English Regency-style home was designed experienced significant exterior and by classicist Philip Trammell Shutze. Walking interior alterations of its Victorian char- shoes are advised. Parking is available only on acter. Non-historic changes included the Road. Guests should enter through the removal of the third floor, tower porch, service entrance off Arden Road. chimneys, front porch millwork, and several other exterior and interior fea- Registration required. To register go tures such as the pocket doors, mantels, to preserveatl.eventbrite.com. Limited to stairs, and windows. Over the last three 10 guests. Masks required. years, many of these historic features have been restored and rebuilt. Since Phoenix MISSION STATEMENT: The Watson-Brown Foundation, through creativity, diligence and Flies 2019, major restoration and renova- financial support, labors to improve education tions have been completed including the in the American South by funding its schools exterior landscaping and gardens. and students, preserving its history, encouraging responsible scholarship, and promoting the memory and values of its spiritual founders.

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PARTNER SPOTLIGHT 26 The Governor’s Gregor Turk Studio Mansion with the Neighborhood Association 391 West Paces Ferry Rd NW Atlanta, Georgia 30305 Walking Tour on Blandtown’s History mansion.georgia.gov Gregor Turk Studio 1334 English Street, Atlanta, GA 30318 INFORMATION www.gregorturk.com The Governor’s Mansion is the official home of Georgia’s governor. This Greek Tuesday, March 16, 1:30-3 pm Revival home was designed by Thomas Bradbury, also known for the modernist Virtual Tour Option Yarab Shrine Temple and the Georgia youtu.be/4wklfvllL60 Archives Building. 2021 will mark its 54th anniversary. Home highlights INFORMATION include an exquisite collection of Blandtown on Atlanta’s Westside is booming, Federal period furnishings. but few know the post-Civil War neighborhood by its proper name nor its history. Learn more MISSION STATEMENT: The Governor’s about Blandtown through recent historical Mansion is the official home of Georgia’s findings on the namesake’s family and a walk- governor. about through the neighborhood. The tour starts at one of the last remaining original Blandtown homes (now Gregor Turk’s studio). Wear sturdy shoes, as part of the tour is along a short trail in the woods. Additional parking is available on Fairmont and Culpepper .

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27 The Hargrett Rare Book & Manuscript Library at UGA

Virtual First Date with History Workshop: “The and the New : Convict Labor in Georgia” www.libs.uga.edu/hargrett

Virtual Tours bit.ly/3rcO5zO

INFORMATION After the , the 13th Amendment to the Constitution, ratified in 1865, freed thousands of enslaved people and outlawed forced labor except as punishment for a crime. Utilizing this loophole, the legalized the leasing of prisoners for profit to private individuals and companies. This virtual exhibit tour and presentation examines the forced labor of prisoners in Georgia from the start of the convict lease system in 1868 until the abolition of the chain gang in the 1940s. Participants will learn about the racialization of carceral labor, the experiences of women and adolescents in convict camps, the social justice activism of those who campaigned to reform and abolish forced labor practices, and more.

MISSION STATEMENT: The Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library advances the research, instruc- tional, and public service mission of the by collecting, preserving, and providing access to the published and unpublished works that document the history and culture of Georgia. The Hargrett Library promotes the state’s literary, cultural, social, and economic legacy; and it builds collections of distinction in other areas, including natural history, ecology and environmentalism, history of the book, performing arts, women’s history, journalism and print media, and University history.

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PARTNER SPOTLIGHT 28 Grant Park The Healey Building Conservancy

57 Forsyth St NW, Atlanta, GA 30303 600 Cherokee Avenue SE www.healeycondos.org Atlanta, GA 30312

Virtual Lecture: “The History of INFORMATION the Atlanta Healey Building” www.vimeo.com/417732232 The Grant Park Conservancy is working to create a world-class park, by restoring INFORMATION and preserving its significant historic Hear Healey Building resident Wendy Darling features while providing venues for discuss the history and rehabilitation of this active and passive recreation for all the historic downtown landmark. Built in 1913, people who use the park. It is an oasis the 16-story building was designed by noted of greenspace in the heart of one of Atlanta architect W.T. Downing and is the America’s greatest cities. In working to jewel of the Fairlie-Poplar National Register preserve and enhance Grant Park, the Historic District. Conservancy serves neighborhood and city residents, local businesses, schools, MISSION STATEMENT: The Healey Building churches, and other organizations, as well is owned and operated jointly by a condominium as all park visitors from both inside and association and a commercial property firm. outside the community.

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PARTNER SPOTLIGHT Alonzo F. and Norris 29 B. Herndon Historic Oakland Foundation Foundation

587 University Place NW Preservation Walk Atlanta, GA, 30314 at Historic Oakland Cemetery www.herndonhome.org 248 Oakland Avenue SE, Atlanta, GA 30312 www.oaklandcemetery.com INFORMATION A National Historic Landmark, the Friday, March 19, 5:30–6:45 pm Herndon House Museum is the only Saturday, March 20, 11 am–12:15 pm privately-owned African- museum in the country. The INFORMATION 15-room mansion was designed Founded in 1850, Historic Oakland Cemetery is by Adrienne McNeil Herndon in one of Atlanta’s oldest public sites and cultural 1910 and completed by African- landmarks. Learn about ongoing preservation and American craftsmen. conservation efforts with a “behind-the-stones” tour led by Oakland preservation staff. Meet at the MISSION STATEMENT: TThe mission of cemetery’s front gate. Tours are appropriate for the Foundation is to increase the awareness children. Free parking available in the lot at the and appreciation of the significance of the corner of Oakland Ave. and MLK Jr. Drive. Not Herndon Family and the historical context all areas of the cemetery are wheelchair accessible. in which the family lived and worked. Use your discretion when planning your visit.

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MISSION STATEMENT: The Historic Oakland Foundation partners with the City of Atlanta to preserve, restore, enhance, and share Oakland Cemetery with the public as an important cultural resource and as an island of tranquility in the heart of the city.

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30 Historic St. Mark

“Understanding Our History Will Help Us Better Understand Our Future” 491 James B. Brawley Dr. NW, Atlanta, GA 30318 www.thebelovedcommunityinc.com

Saturday, March 13, 1-3 pm

INFORMATION Share a dialogue about the rebuilding of a Black quintessential neighborhood around the adaptive reuse of historic St. Mark, constructed in 1927 from Stone Mountain granite. The church, the two congregations once housed there, and its location are significant to the history of the development of English Avenue and surrounding area. Working in the Brawley/ Alexander redevelopment plan, The Beloved Community, Inc is demonstrating a new and more effective redevelopment model, which has been named and branded the beloved community. This model calls for an economic development plan around which housing, healthy sustainable food sources and essential goods and services must be centered in a Westside economic ecosystem. On-street parking available. MARTA bus #50 stops in front of the site.

Registration required. To register, go to preserveatl.eventbrite.com. Limited to 10 guests. Masks required.

MISSION STATEMENT: The Beloved Community, Inc. is a not for profit corporation which builds healthy sustainable communities.

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31 History Atlanta

www.historyatlanta.com

Doll’s Head Trail & Brickworks Tour S. River Industrial Blvd. SE Atlanta, GA 30316

Saturday, March 6, 12-2 pm PARTNER SPOTLIGHT Rain Contingency Sunday, March 7, 12–2 pm Whitehead Memorial Room INFORMATION Emory University Hospital Constitution Lakes in southwest DeKalb Co. is 1364 Clifton Rd. NE the site of a late 19th century brickworks. The Atlanta, GA 30322 ponds are actually flooded clay-pits dug by the South River Brick Company. This is now an INFORMATION outstanding wetland area. A few of the topics The Whitehead Memorial Room, to be discussed include the Native American located in the administrative wing connection to the nearby Soapstone Ridge and of Emory Hospital, was designed by Atlanta brick-making history. Venturing further, legendary Atlanta architect Philip we will tour the Doll’s Head Trail, with artwork Shutze. It features rare wood carvings made from items found in the park. by Herbert Millard in the style of Grinling Gibbons and portraits of the This tour is about 2.5 miles long over mostly Whitehead family. The room was level ground and will take about 2 hours. There originally a reception area and meeting are no facilities. room for the hospital’s Chief of Surgery. It is now used for special occasions Registration required. To register, go within the surgical wing of the hospital to preserveatl.eventbrite.com. Limited as well as for meetings scheduled by to 10 guests. Masks required. Emory surgeons.

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PARTNER SPOTLIGHT 32 Historic Preservation Kronberg Wall/ Division, GA DCA Bearden Temple AME 60 Executive Park , GA 30329 Virtual Presentation and Tour www.dca.ga.gov/georgia-historic- 887 Wylie Street, Atlanta, GA 30316 preservation-division www.kronbergwall.com

Virtual Tour INFORMATION bit.ly/2Mm6hrO The Historic Preservation Division (HPD) is Georgia’s state historic preservation INFORMATION office. Every state has one, as established Come learn about the adaptive reuse of this by the National Historic Preservation Act historic building, constructed in 1922 as the of 1966. HPD has several key functions as Bearden Temple AME Church. The church and part of the national historic preservation its location are significant to the history of the program. First, HPD functions as a watch- development of the Reynoldstown area of dog over federal agencies doing business Atlanta. The innovative rehabilitation project in the state, helping to ensure that they retained the church’s historic exterior and its respect our most important historic beautiful stained glass windows. Although the resources. Second, HPD administers var- interior is now re-purposed as office space, ious economic development programs to the chancel area also has been left intact. encourage business growth, especially in On-street parking available. our many smaller towns and communities. Finally, through programs like the National MISSION STATEMENT: Kronberg Wall is a multi- Register of Historic Places and Certified discipline team with experience in architecture, urban Local Governments, HPD works inside and design, development, and policy-making that works outside of state government to encourage to create more inclusive, diverse, and walkable places regional and local planning, neighbor- within existing neighborhoods. hood conservation, downtown revitali- zation, heritage tourism and archaeological NR site protection.

MISSION STATEMENT: Prompting the preservation and use of historic places for a better Georgia.

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33 Institute of Classical Architecture & Art, SE Chapter

Virtual Classical City Guide: Atlanta Goodrum House Garden Tour 575 Pharr Rd NE, #12124 320 West Paces Ferry Road NW Atlanta, GA 30335 Atlanta, GA 30305 www.classist-se.org Saturday, March 27, 1–3 pm www.classicist.org/articles/ classical-city-guide-atlanta Join ICAA Southeast for a guided tour of the May Patterson Goodrum House gardens with INFORMATION landscape architect Spencer Tunnell. Learn The ICAA is pleased to introduce the second about this historic garden and its restoration installment of our Classical City Guides, a series by Spencer Tunnell of Tunnell & Tunnell of videos showcasing traditional architecture in Landscape Architecture, the plantings, and the cities and regions across the United States and care it takes to restore and maintain a historic around the world. Join Norman Davenport garden. Following the tour the garden will be Askins, architect, historian, and Arthur Ross open for Plein Air sketching guided by members Award winner, as he explores his hometown of of the Institute of Classical Architecture & Atlanta. From world-renowned architectural Art, Southeast Chapter. This will be a socially treasures to lesser known classical gems, there distanced event with face coverings required. is an incredibly diverse selection of buildings Attendance is limited. Suggested sketching waiting to be discovered. Featured destina- materials include: sketch pad or book of choice, tions include the Flatiron building, the MLK, variety of pencils and/or pens, watercolor Jr. Federal Building, the , the pencils or watercolors and brushes. Parking is Hotel, the Fox Theatre, the Goodrum available on Arden Road; please pay attention House, the Calhoun Estate, the Carlos Museum, to the posted signs. the Little Chapel at Glenn Memorial Church and more. To register, go to preserveatl.eventbrite.com. Limited to 10 guests.

MISSION STATEMENT: The Southeast Chapter of the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art is dedicated to the advocacy of classical architecture and the appreciation of the architectural history of art in the region.

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34 Little 5 Points Alliance with Little 5 Points Business Association

The Legacy of Little 5 Points Little 5 Points Center for Arts & Community 1083 Austin Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30307 www.l5pa.com

Guided Tour Self-Guided Tours Wednesday, March 10, 4–6 pm Wednesday, March 10–Sunday, March 28

INFORMATION Little 5 Points (L5P), with the arrival of the trolley car in 1908, was the first commercial district outside of downtown Atlanta, eventually growing to become an avant-garde arts and shopping district, serving the in-town neighborhoods of and Candler Park. By the 1930s, there were many successful businesses in L5P, including movie theaters, grocery stores, drug stores, and barbershops. By the 1960s, L5P was struggling economically. In 1975, the City of Atlanta awarded community grants to L5P, which were used for public improvements. These grants and the entrepreneurial spirit of community-based businesses helped spur the revitalization of L5P. Our guided tour will explore the architecture and legacy businesses that opened in L5P as far back as the 1950s that are still in existence today. Tour begins at L5P Center for Arts & Community (meet outside at the corner of Euclid and Austin) and ends at the Wrecking Bar Brewpub. Subsequent, on-going tours will be self-guided with map available at www.L5PA.com.

There are many parking options in Little 5 Points, including the L5P Community Center, the Wrecking Bar, behind the , or Moreland Avenue lot across from the Wrecking Bar.

To reserve your spot for the guided tour on March 10, please go to preserveatl.eventbrite.com. Wear comfortable shoes. Limited to 20 guests. Masks required. Must show photo I.D.

MISSION STATEMENT: The mission of the Little 5 Points Alliance is to connect commercial property owners and businesses with everyone who loves Little 5 Points.

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PARTNER SPOTLIGHT - 35 View Preservation The Met/Candler Foundation Warehouses

1990 Jonesboro Road SE The Met, 1914-Present: From Cotton Atlanta, Georgia 30315 Storage to Army Warehouse to www.southviewcemetery.com Cultural Engine Tour The Met Leasing Office INFORMATION 675 Metropolitan Parkway SW South-View Cemetery is the oldest Atlanta, GA 30310 African-American cemetery in Atlanta, www.metatl.com Georgia, established in 1886. It has since served as the burial place for many leaders Wednesday, March 10, 11 am in the including Virtual Tour Option and . www.vimeo.com/414018058 In October 2004, a group of interested INFORMATION families joined to form the Historic South- The Met was constructed as the Candler View Preservation Foundation, Inc., a Warehouses from 1914 to 1915 by Asa Candler, 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation. The the co-founder of the Coca-Cola Company, Foundation Board, originally headed by and currently is owned by Carter, a 60-year- William Whitaker Allison, was established old real estate firm, The tour will focus on the with its mission to record, interpret, warehouses’ key stories and characters, the restore and preserve the art, history and cotton legacy, and a future that respects its past environment of Historic South-View. while improving connectivity and accessibility for Atlanta’s creative community. MISSION STATEMENT: The Historic South- View Preservation Foundation endeavors to record, interpret, restore and preserve the Registration required. To register, go to art, history and environment of Historic preserveatl.eventbrite.com. Limit 10 guests. South-View Cemetery. Masks required.

MISSION STATEMENT: To serve as the cultural engine of Atlanta

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PARTNER SPOTLIGHT 36 Hotel Clermont M.H. Mitchell, Inc. 789 Atlanta, GA 30306 www.mhmitchell.org www.hotelclermont.com

Virtual John T. Williams’ Historic Currency Lecture INFORMATION youtu.be/-zkADfv0boQ The Atlanta Preservation Center is indebted to the Hotel Clermont for their INFORMATION support/participation in #PhoenixFlies John T. Williams spent a number of years and their attention to historic preserva- studying the history of money in America. His tion in Atlanta. Completed on June 17, collection has grown into one of the largest and 1924 by the Shelverton Construction most important and comprehensive collections Company, the Bonaventure Arms in the state. Join John as he discusses the history Apartments originally boasted 85 units. of currency, and showcases his unique collection. Built in the Georgian revival style, the building converted into the Clermont MISSION STATEMENT: To promote the Hotel in 1939, catering to travelers along understanding of the southeastern region through Ponce de Leon Avenue. The building cultural, social, and structural preservation. “is constructed of concrete with twelve inch thick brick curtain walls laid in a NR Flemishbond.”

In 1965, the opened for business. Closed since 2009, Hotel Clermont is now open after a several years-long rehabilitation and features 94 rooms, a café, a lobby bar, a rooftop area, and the Clermont Lounge. The project restored the building under the direction of the Secretary of the Interior’s Stan- dards for Rehabilitation. It represents an appreciation for our past that solidifies that it has a great future.

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PARTNER SPOTLIGHT Log Cabin 37 Community Church The 2699 Log Cabin Drive Vinings, GA 30339 Georgia History Museum Lecture www.logcabinchurch.com on Cook Park 395 17th Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30363 INFORMATION www.thegatemuseum.org On the first Sunday in June 1912, the www.thenmf.org Log Cabin Union Sunday School was founded so worshipers did not have to Wednesday, March 10, 11 am-12 pm manage the trip to Atlanta or Marietta, and this site has served as a place of INFORMATION worship since then. The original small This presentation will be on our current log cabin was joined by a reception hall project, the 1899 Olmsted Bros-designed in 1948 and a stone chapel in 1949. historic Mims Park, now renamed by City All ages welcome! Council as Cook Park.

MISSION STATEMENT: From the 2-hour complimentary parking at Atlantic beginning, the mission of the Log Cabin Station. Park near Stairwells 8 and 10. Community Church has been to provide a Free shuttle to available at meeting place for the community – a place Arts Center MARTA Station. to study and to worship together, a friendly spirit and an atmosphere of reverence. Registration required. To register, go to preserveatl.eventbrite.com. Limited to 10 guests. Masks required.

MISSION STATEMENT: The Millenium Gate’s mission is to preserve and interpret Georgia history, art, culture, and philanthropic heritage, as well as highlight Georgia’s historical and aesthetic relevance to the United States and the world.

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38 Newport’s Redevelopment of the Historic Neighborhood PARTNER SPOTLIGHT Mixdeity MEDIA Tour of Historic South Downtown 170 Mitchell St SW, Atlanta, GA 30303 Studios in Grant www.southdwntn.com Park Manor

Thursday, March 18, 10 am 575 Boulevard SE Atlanta, GA 30312 Virtual Tour Option www.mixdeity.com www.vimeo.com/408601505

INFORMATION INFORMATION Mixdeity MEDIA Studios is the new Take a guided walking tour through the historic owner of the historic former Grant South Downtown neighborhood and hear first- Park Methodist Episcopal Church hand about its future. The extensive restoration South, which was completed in 1924. It of over 48 buildings will make South Downtown later became the Grant Park Aldersgate a livable, walkable, inclusive, and connected United Methodist Church and also neighborhood for all Atlantans. served as a Masonic lodge. The brick building features Gothic Revival style Please wear comfortable attire and meet in the characteristics, including pointed arch marketing center located at 170 Mitchell Street windows and openings, a steeply pitched SW. The Five Points and Garnett MARTA stations roof, and cross gables. The Key-West are a 2-minute walk away. Paid parking is avail- born events company is converting the able in metered spaces along Mitchell Street or in auxiliary rooms into creative studios for a nearby parking deck located at 76 Forsyth Street various artists and also will be offering SW. The tour will take place rain or shine; unless all types of creative workshops on a in the event of dangerous or inclement weather. rotating basis.

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PARTNER SPOTLIGHT Municipal Market 39 at Sweet Auburn Oglethorpe University

209 Edgewood Ave SE Virtual Live Presentation: Atlanta, GA 30303 Oglethorpe University History www.themarket.com 4484 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30319 www.oglethorpe.edu

INFORMATION The Atlanta Woman’s Club launched Thursday, March 11, 2 pm a successful fundraising effort to erect a Zoom Event Link fireproof structure, designed by A. Ten bit.ly/3anIxf6 Eyck Brown. The building opened on May 1, 1924, where it still stands today in INFORMATION the heart of the MLK Historic District. Chartered in 1835 near Milledgeville, Oglethorpe relocated to its present location MISSION STATEMENT: The preserves the architectural and in 1915. The Collegiate Gothic buildings historical character of the Market. It maintains were designed by the Atlanta architectural an environment that recognizes and celebrates firm Morgan and Dillon, along with Walter the diversity of citizens, strengthen the historic T. Downing. link and mutual dependency of our rural and urban communities. MISSION STATEMENT: Oglethorpe University provides a superior education in which liberal arts NR and sciences and professional programs complement each other in a small-college environment within a dynamic urban setting. Its programs emphasize intellectual curiosity, close collaboration among faculty and students, and engaged learning in relevant field experiences. Oglethorpe educates students to be global citizens, readies them for responsible leadership, and empowers them to pursue meaningful lives and productive careers.

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40 Paces Ferry United Methodist Church

Tours of the Church and Adjacent Pleasant Hill Cemetery 3612 Paces Ferry Road NW, Atlanta, GA 30327 www.pacesferryumc.org

Saturdays, March 6 and 20, 10 am–2 pm

INFORMATION Pleasant Hill Methodist Episcopal Church, a one-room white Front-Gable church, was built c. 1890 on land donated by farmer William “Uncle Billy” Brown. Pleasant Hill Academy began meeting there in 1890; its first teacher was Ida Williams. She went on to teach and serve as a principal at R.L. Hope Elementary and founded the Northside Library Association. That organization established the Ida Williams Library, Atlanta’s first Carnegie Library, in Buckhead. The church became Paces Ferry United Methodist Church in 1967.

The first marked burial in Pleasant Hill Cemetery was in 1896. A 2020 study by New South Associates, Inc. mapped and inventoried the cemetery. They located 19 unmarked graves making a total of 181 potential grave sites and decedents in the cemetery. Funerary art includes a variety of headstones, markers and symbolic motifs, such as crosses, baby shoes, pulpits, tree stumps, and Masonic and federally issued markers.

A 2020 dendrochronology study determined that the Post Oak (Quercus stellate) tree in front of the Church dates to 1730 (+/- 10 years).

Docents are available to answer questions. Enjoy as you tour the church. Masks required and are available in the church. This event requires participants to follow all CDC and government prescribed social distancing measures.

MISSION STATEMENT: The mission of the United Methodist Church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

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41 Piedmont Park Conservancy

Historic Piedmont Park Walking Tours 1071 Piedmont Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 www.piedmontpark.org

Saturdays, March 6, 13, 20, 10 am

INFORMATION The story of Piedmont Park itself is a microcosm of the history and growth of the city of Atlanta. Join Conservancy Docents for a 60- to 90-minute walking tour to discover how Piedmont Park has evolved from a forest, then a farm, then a fairground, and into the world class Park it is today. Tours are led by dedicated volunteers with years of experience research- ing the history of the park and conducting tours. Please dress for the elements and wear comfortable walking shoes. Tours may be cancelled in the event of inclement weather. Meet at the 12th Street and Piedmont Avenue park entrance.

Registration required. To register, go to preserveatl.eventbrite.com. For more information, including parking, visit our website. Limited to 10 guests. Masks required.

MISSION STATEMENT: To enhance and preserve Piedmont Park as a vital urban green space and as a cultural and recreational resource that enhances the quality of life for all Atlantans.

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PARTNER SPOTLIGHT 42 Northside Drive The Baptist Church

Virtual Tour of the Theatre 3100 Northside Dr NW 1049 Ponce de Leon Avenue Atlanta, GA 30305 Atlanta, GA 30306 www.northsidedrive.org www.plazaatlanta.com

INFORMATION Virtual Tour Northside Drive Baptist Church features www.vimeo.com/416345797 richly colored, faceted windows designed and placed by the Willet Stained Glass INFORMATION Studios of . Its octagonal- Designed in the Art Deco style by architect shaped Sanctuary was designed by George Harwell Bond, the Plaza Theatre Barker & Cunningham Architects and opened on December 23, 1939. It is the longest constructed in 1974. Art historian and continuously operated in the parishioner Jordan Clark will provide city and continues to be the landmark anchor an interpretative tour of the windows. A for Plaza, which was the city’s first reference to President and shopping center with off-street parking. The his previous membership in the church— shopping center also is historically designated an imbedded glass peanut—is unique. and protected by the City of Atlanta. MISSION STATEMENT: Northside Drive Baptist Church lives out its vision as a church rooted deeply in liturgical traditions, where intergenerational friendships are valued, open- mindedness is the basis of spiritual formation, members are known by name, resources are shared generously, and hands-on-service is crucial. This vision is celebrated through the intimacy of a loving congregation, the strength of Baptist freedoms, and the reach of an ecumenical and inclusive spirit.

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PARTNER SPOTLIGHT PARTNER SPOTLIGHT Olmsted Linear Peachtree Christian Park Alliance Church

1788 Ponce de Leon Avenue NE 1580 Peachtree Street NW Atlanta, GA 30307 Atlanta, GA 30309 www.atlantaolmstedpark.org www.peachtree.org

The Olmsted Alliance (OLPA) INFORMATION is a public-private partnership that was Peachtree Christian Church, established founded in 1997 to implement Frederick in 1925, stands at Peachtree and Spring Law Olmsted’s original vision for the Ol- streets, historically known as “the Cross- msted Linear Park through a master plan roads of Atlanta.” Modeled after Melrose adopted by the City of Atlanta, DeKalb Abbey in Scotland, the beautiful Gothic County and Fernbank, Inc. Through a Revival-style sanctuary was designed series of capital campaigns, OLPA raised by Charles H. Hopson and dedicated more than $10 million to ensure the resto- in 1928 as a “cathedral for the City of ration and preservation of the Park. Now, Atlanta.” The sanctuary’s windows, all six segments of the park — Springdale, made by Mr. William Glasby of , Virgilee, Oak Grove, Shadyside, Dellwood, , are one of the country’s finest and Deepdene--have been rehabilitated collections of stained glass telling the for everyone to enjoy. Children ride their story of Christ. The sanctuary’s acoustics bikes, exercise enthusiasts run along the magnify the rich sounds of the two paved pathways and dogs and their owners organs, chimes and carillon. enjoy a leisurely stroll through the old- growth forest. The historic Olmsted Linear MISSON STATEMENT: Peachtree Christian Park allows visitors from all walks of life Church (Desciples of Christ) is a God-cen- to enjoy the tranquility of an urban oasis tered community of faith. Our mission is in the heart of Atlanta and the Druid Hills to Share Christ, Build Believers, and Serve Others. We believe that God is larger than community. denominational divisions, and our fellowship is open to anyone who claims Jesus as Savior MISSION STATEMENT: To preserve and and Lord. protect the Olmsted Linear Park today and for future generations. NR NR

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PARTNER SPOTLIGHT 43 Piedmont Ponce Condominium Driving Club Association 1215 Piedmont Avenue NE Atlanta, GA 30309 Lecture and Guided Tour www.drivingclub.org 75 Ponce de Leon Avenue NE Atlanta, GA 30308 www.poncecondo.com INFORMATION The Piedmont Driving Club is a private Saturday, March 13, 1–3 pm social club which dates from 1887 when the driving was done with horse and INFORMATION carriage. The club sold some of its There is a famous intersection at the corner of adjacent land in 1904 to the City of Peachtree Street and Ponce De Leon Avenue. Atlanta to create Piedmont Park. The The historical gems that reside here are the club sits on 190 acres and has been fabulous Fox Theatre, the Georgian Terrace expanded and renovated by noted Hotel and the Ponce Condominiums. William architects; including a dining terrace Stoddart built the Ponce Apartments in 1913 by Philip T. Shutze; and a ballroom following his great success as an architect for by Hentz, Reid, and Adler. the in 1911. It was the first high-rise apartment building in Atlanta. From its glorious lobby with a Louis C. Tiffany ceiling to the rooftop belvederes, the Ponce is a shining example of Italian Renaissance palazzo-style architecture. Learn the varied and eclectic history of both the building and its residents.

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PARTNER SPOTLIGHT Pitts Theology Library at Emory University

1531 Dickey Drive #560, Atlanta, GA 30322 www.pitts.emory.edu

INFORMATION Pitts Theology Library, which was founded in 1914 at Wesley Memorial Church, invites visitors of all ages to tour its state-of-the-art facility housed within the Candler School of Theology at Emory University. The 60,0000-square-foot building includes open study space, group study rooms and the Jeschke-Graham Special Collections Reading Room. The jewel of the space is the library’s 1,200 square foot exhibition gallery with 22 custom cases to house the library’s exhibitions of its rare book and archival holdings.

MISSION STATEMENT: The mission of the Pitts Theology Library is to acquire, organize, preserve, interpret, and provide access to information resources that support the present and future teaching, research, and service missions of the Candler School of Theology, as well as those of the Graduate Division of Religion and Emory University, and that complement other research collections for the study of theology. By preserving the literary heritage of the Church in all times and places, Pitts Theology Library recognizes the places of the written word in and Christianity and supports the study of all scholars, regardless of their faith.

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44 45 The Rialto Center St. Paul’s United for the Arts Methodist Church

Virtual Tour: “100 Years at the Rialto” Virtual Tour of St. Paul’s United 80 Forsyth Street NW Methodist Church Atlanta, GA, 30303 501 Grant Street SE www.rialto.gsu.edu Atlanta, GA, 30312 www.stpaulgrantpark.org Virtual Tour youtu.be/Ms2VkfqqfjQ Virtual Tour www.stpaulgrantpark.org INFORMATION Tour the historic Rialto and explore its various INFORMATION renovations from 1916 to present day. See a Built in 1907, this granite block Neo- documentary film celebrating the Rialto’s over Romanesque church provided its first 100 years in existence as a theater at the corner service to 1,200 members. The large pipe of Luckie and Forsyth and 22 years as the Rialto organ, still in use today, was acquired Center for the Arts at . from the in 1887. Tour this historic sanctuary and hear MISSION STATEMENT: The Rialto’s mission is to the details of the congregation’s history. inspire, educate and entertain diverse audiences by presenting innovative and exceptional arts program- MISSION STATEMENT: St. Paul UMC has been ming and cultivating community partnership. the spiritual home for residents of Grant Park and the Atlanta area for more than 100 years. The St. Paul community is diverse in background, religious tradition, and perspective, but together we are strong in the body of Christ.

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PARTNER SPOTLIGHT St. Luke’s Episcopal Church PARTNER SPOTLIGHT 435 Peachtree Street NE St. Anne’s Atlanta, GA 30308 Episcopal Church www.stlukesatlanta.org

INFORMATION 3098 Saint Anne’s Lane NW Atlanta, GA 30327 St. Luke’s, built in 1906, was designed by www.saintannes.com P. Thornton Marye, who also designed Atlanta’s Terminal Station and Fox INFORMATION Theatre. The architecture is stylistically The first service held at St. Anne’s was English Gothic, known for its stained in 1965. The church was designed by glass, soaring ceilings, fine acoustics, Fred Branch and Louis Swayze. Its large , and the Good Shepherd modern jewel-like story-telling stained Mural painted by famed muralist Edwin glass windows are a waltz through the H. Blashfield. Bible, from Genesis to Revelation, including the instructive windows of MISSION STATEMENT: St. Luke’s Church is Atlanta’s second oldest Episcopal parish parables and miracles: education and founded in 1864. It has served as a religious symbolism done in light and brilliance beacon to the community since its founding. to enjoy and learn. The Flentop Organ Known for the beauty of its architecture, was installed in 1966. stained glass, and music; the parish has founded numerous outreach efforts for the MISSION STATEMENT: St. Anne’s is a poor and underserved. Its campus is home warm, inclusive, church family. Our mission to many of these outreach ministries. is to live out the Gospel and the ordination of our baptism. We endeavor to provide an engaging learning environment that seeks unity with God and each other in Christ.

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46 Salvation Army Southern Historical Center at College

Guided Museum & Campus Tour 1032 Metropolitan Parkway SW, Atlanta, GA 30310 www.salvationarmyhistory.org

Wednesday, March 24, 2:30–3:45 pm

INFORMATION Evangeline Booth College, was established in Atlanta in 1927 as the Salvation Army’s officer training college for the Southern US and moved to this location in 1937, the site of the former Atlanta Theological Seminary. The first seminary building, now the college’s administration building, was built in 1909. The Salvation Army has subsequently built additional facilities from 1946-2017 in the same style and materials as the original structure. The Southern Historical Center museum was opened in 1991 and serves as the official historical repository for The Salvation Army in the Southern US. The guided tour will include the museum and the campus history and buildings.

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MISSION STATEMENT: The mission of The Salvation Army Southern Historical Center at Evangeline Booth College is to collect, describe, preserve, and interpret historical materials that document the mission of The Salvation Army and to make these resources accessible for scholarship, Salvation Army programming, and education to the public.

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47 Greenspace (Courtesy of Atlanta’s Upper WestSide.com)

Standing Peachtree Greenway and the Forgotten Beginnings of Atlanta, with a Peek into a Vision for the Future Tour 2630 Ridgewood Road NW, Atlanta, GA 30327 www.atlantasupperwestside.com

Saturday, March 20, 1–2:30 pm

INFORMATION TheHistoric Standing Peachtree Greenspace is a City of Atlanta park at the confluence of Peachtree Creek at the Chattahoochee River. Learn about the Native American village of Standing Peachtree, the origin of Atlanta’s famous “Peachtree” trademark. Understand the important role this location played in the founding of Atlanta, the , the Western & Atlantic Railroad, Civil War, reconstruction, the River Car Line, and more.

Registration required. To register, go to preserveatl.eventbrite.com. Tour is rain or shine. Masks required. Meet at the pavilion on the right with parking on the left. Wear walking shoes for optional short hike to the river.

MISSION STATEMENT: Our mission is to keep the wonderful and rich ’s Upper West Side from being forgotten and to help educate those who are trying to shape the future of this historic area.

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48 PARTNER SPOTLIGHT Summerhill SCAD’s Ivy Hall

Neighborhood Tour 179 Ponce de Leon Avenue with Carter USA Atlanta, GA 30308 www.scad.edu Tour of Georgia Avenue in Summerhill www.carterusa.com INFORMATION SCAD’s Ivy Hall, designed by architect Wednesday, March 10, 10–11 am Gottfried L. Norman, was built in 1883. Wednesday, March 24, 10–11 am An award-winning architectural treasure, it has emerged as a writing and cultural Virtual Tour Option arts center that offers a creative learning www.vimeo.com/414018058 environment for the university’s writing programs, a gracious retreat for scholars- INFORMATION in-residence, and a valuable resource for Join us for Carter USA’s tour of their exciting the Atlanta community. adaptive reuse on Georgia Avenue. Visit the new businesses now located in these historic MISSION STATEMENT: The Savannah buildings which have served Summerhill and College of Art & Design exists to prepare Grant Park since the early 20th century. Carter talented students for professional careers, has created a new chapter for these “gateway” emphasizing learning through individual attention in a positively oriented university buildings between the two neighborhoods environment. and provided a thoughtful rehabilitation for these spaces. NR

Meet at the Georgia Avenue entrance of the Lot (corner of Drive and Georgia Avenue). Registration required. To register go to preserveatl.eventbrite.com. Limited to 15 guests. Masks required.

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PARTNER SPOTLIGHT 49 Sweet Auburn Works, Inc. 1589 Peachtree Street Atlanta, GA 30309 “The Businesses That Helped Make www.the-temple.org Auburn Sweet”– Guided Walking Tour 334 Auburn Avenue NE INFORMATION Atlanta, GA 30312 The Temple was designed in 1930 by www.sweetauburnworks.com Atlanta architect Philip Trammell Shutze. In 1860, the Atlanta Jewish community Friday, March 26, 10 am formed the Hebrew Benevolent Society to obtain a burial group and organize INFORMATION for the Jewish poor. In 1867, the Since 1906, Auburn Avenue has attracted a Hebrew Benevolent Congregation, now dynamic entrepreneurial class. The commercial known as The Temple, was chartered activity their businesses created helped make as the first official Jewish organization Auburn “Sweet.” Come learn about these entre- in Atlanta. preneurial pioneers, and the historic buildings that house their enterprises. Tour highlights MISSION STATEMENT: The Temple – include the Oddfellows Tower, the Hebrew Benevolent Congregation is one of Insurance Building, and the Schoolbook Depos- American Judaism’s most famous religious itory building. institutions. The Temple prides itself in offering a diverse program of worship, learning and social justice opportunities. We are a Reform Attendees will meet at 145 Auburn Avenue. congregation rooted in tradition, and blessed There is plenty of on-street and surface lot with a keen eye focused on the present and parking nearby. Registration required. To future needs of the Jewish people. register go to preserveatl.eventbrite.com. Limited to 10 guests. Masks required. NR MISSION STATEMENT: To Preserve, Revitalize, and Promote the commercial and cultural legacy of the Sweet Auburn Historic District.

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50 Trees Atlanta www.treesatlanta.org

Beltline Arboretum Virtual Walk www.treesatlanta.org/get-involved/events

Virtual Tour of the Food Forest www.treesatlanta.org/get-involved/events

INFORMATION Recognizing the positive impact of trees on the community, a group of citizens joined together with the Junior League of Atlanta, Central Atlanta Progress, and the Commissioner of Parks to create Trees Atlanta in 1985 to address the lack of greenspace in the heart of downtown Atlanta. As the years passed, the desire for more trees and greenspace beyond downtown was a catalyst for Trees Atlanta to branch out and collaborate with neighborhood groups. Trees Atlanta began to plant trees with volunteers, educate citizens on the importance of trees, and engage the community in conserving Atlanta’s tree canopy. Since the first 46 trees planted on Carnegie Way in 1986, Trees Atlanta has partnered with community members, businesses, and organizations to conserve and expand the in which we live. To date, Trees Atlanta has planted and cared for over 140,000 trees in metro Atlanta.

MISSION STATEMENT: Trees Atlanta is a nationally recognized nonprofit citizens’ group that protects and improves Atlanta’s urban forest by planting, conserving, and educating.

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PARTNER SPOTLIGHT Training & Counseling 51 Center at St. Luke’s Utoy Cemetery (TACC) Association, Inc.

98 Currier Street NE Tombs and Trenches: Atlanta, GA 30308 The History of Utoy Cemetery Tour www.trainingandcounselingcenter.org 1465 Cahaba Drive SW, Atlanta, GA 30311 www.utoycemeteryinc.org

INFORMATION Friday, March 12, 5:30-6:45 pm The historic Edward Gay House situated Saturday, March 13, 11 am-12:15 pm on the campus of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. The house was designed by Walter T. Downing and built in 1896 INFORMATION for Edward Gay, a Confederate Army Utoy Cemetery, one of Atlanta’s oldest burial Captain. The home has 16-inch-thick grounds, has been in use since at least 1816 and stone walls and a low-pitched, multi- was also the site of a Civil War field hospital. gabled roof. The house is significant The cemetery contains a rich array of monument because of its unique architectural style, types not seen elsewhere in the city, as well as and it is one of the few residences of its graves of veterans from every American war. era to remain downtown. The tour will discuss the lives of persons buried at Utoy, the Battle of Utoy Creek, and the MISSION STATEMENT: The mission of the ongoing efforts to preserve the headstones. Training and Counseling Center at St. Luke’s is to promote the psychological and spiritual Street parking available on Cahaba Drive. Tours well-being of individuals in the community will be held rain or shine. Child appropriate. Not through provision of affordable counseling wheelchair accessible. services, and to prepare the next generation of clergy and lay leaders in their future minis- Registration required. To register go tries to address social issues through Clinical to preserveatl.eventbrite.com. Limited to Pastoral Education. 10 guests. Masks required. NR MISSION STATEMENT: The first and foremost goal of our non-profit organization is to preserve, restore and beautify the historic Utoy Cemetery and to promote it as a local cultural and historic resource.

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PARTNER SPOTLIGHT 52 The Trolley Barn Vaughan Estate Sales (Atlanta & Edgewood Street & Appraisals & Ansley Railway Company) Atlanta Real Estate 963 Edgewood Avenue NE Atlanta, GA 30307 Virtual Live Lecture: “Photography www.thetrolleybarn.com from the American Civil War: A Focus on Original Portrait Photographs of INFORMATION Soldiers from Georgia” The Trolley Barn was completed and www.vaughanestatesales.com opened in 1889. One of the few remain- ing structures from the era when trolleys Thursday, March 18, 7–8 pm were a significant form of transportation in Atlanta, The Trolley Barn is an INFORMATION outstanding example of rustic Victorian To register go to preserveatl.eventbrite.com. commercial architecture with its turret, clerestory window, and trussed arches. David Vaughan will provide a 45-minute visual presentation showcasing original images from MISSION STATEMENT: The Atlanta and his vast private collection. He will take an Edgewood Street Railway Company d/b/a The in-depth look into the history of photography Trolley Barn, a Victorian structure, c. 1889, during the Civil War, as well as the uniforms, preserves and protects this historic structure, provides a place for charitable, civic, and weapons, accoutrements and personal stories community organizations to meet, and serves of the individuals featured in these rare photo- as a special events rental facility, whose income graphs. Many of these photographs have never is applied in full to the maintenance and been seen outside their respective families. enhancement of the Barn as an amenity for The photo above, a quarter plate ambrotype the citizens of Atlanta. by an unknown photographer, features the Pattillo Brothers, Company K, 23rd Regiment, NR Georgia Volunteer Infantry.

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PARTNER SPOTLIGHT U.S. General Services 53 Administration, , Inc. with Friends of Historic Martin Luther King. Jr. Westview Cemetery Federal Building Tour of the Abbey 77 Forsyth Street SW 1680 Westview Dr., SW, Atlanta, GA 30310 Atlanta, GA 30303 www.westviewcemetery.com www.gsa.gov/historic-buildings/ www.friendsofwestview.com martin-luther-king-jr-federal- building-atlanta-ga Saturday, March 20, 10 am and 12 pm

INFORMATION INFORMATION Designed by prominent architect A. Ten Preserving the past and serving the future since Eyck Brown, the 1933 MLK Jr. Federal 1884, Westview Cemetery offers ample oppor- Building was originally the main postal tunity to explore the final resting place of many annex adjacent to Atlanta’s historic historically significant Atlantans, as well as visit Terminal Station. The building’s rehabil- sites such as the Battle of Ezra Church and the itation showcases the granite and marble beautiful 1943 Mausoleum and Abbey Chapel. exterior, Art Deco-inspired ornamenta- tion, and modern, energy-efficient office Please meet at the Abbey. To register go to space of GSA’s Southeast Sunbelt Regional preserveatl.eventbrite.com. Limited to headquarters. 10 guests. Masks required.

MISSION STATEMENT: The U.S. General MISSION STATEMENT: One of the largest non- Services Administration’s Public Buildings profit cemeteries in the United States and the largest Service Division is responsible for meeting in the Southeast, Westview Cemetery has been proud the space requirements of federal agencies, to serve Atlanta and its surrounding communities providing sustainable and innovative sol- since 1884 with dignity, beauty, and heritage, while utions for design, workplace management endeavoring to provide services that are within and construction. economic reach of all.

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PARTNER SPOTLIGHT 54 WERD Radio The Wren’s Nest at Madame CJ

West End Cultural Connection Presenting Walker Museum an Open House at The Wren’s Nest 1050 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd SE 54 Hilliard St NE Atlanta, GA 30310 Atlanta, GA 30312 www.wrensnest.org www.facebook.com/ themadamemuseum Saturday, March 20, 10 am–3 pm Saturday, March 27, 10 am–3pm INFORMATION The Historic WERD Radio Station is INFORMATION located in the Hall Masonic The Wren’s Nest is the former home of Joel building. WERD was the first black- Chandler Harris, author of the famous Uncle owned-and-operated station in North Remus and Brer Rabbit tales. Harris lived in America. It served as a voice for the this Queen Anne Victorian home from 1881 people, and provided the platform for to 1908 and penned many of his timeless Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s message stories on the front porch. and logistical information for his rallies.

Directions: Exit I-20 at Lowery Boulevard; MISSION STATEMENT: WERDSTUDIO South to R. D. Abernathy, turn right. Wren’s preserves and promotes the History of and original American Art Forms. Nest is just on the left past Peeples Street. Masks required. This event requires participants to follow all CDC and government prescribed social distancing measures.

MISSION STATEMENT: By preserving the legacy of and the heritage of African American folklore through storytelling, tours, and student publishing, the Wren’s Nest serves as an educational resource for the community, the greater Atlanta area, and visitors from around the globe.

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