Phoenix Flies A Citywide Celebration of Living Landmarks March 5-20, 2011 More than 150 FREE events throughout Atlanta www.PhoenixFlies.org About The Phoenix Flies he phoenix is a mythical, flying creature that is born from the ashes of its own incineration. Like this powerful creature, so too was Atlanta reborn from her ashes. The phoenix has been a part of Atlanta’s seal and served as her symbol since 1887. In creat- March 2011 Ting a celebration of Atlanta’s living historic fabric, The Atlanta Preservation Dear Friends of Phoenix Flies, Center again looked to this magical creature. The Phoenix Flies: A Celebration of Living Landmarks was created in 2003 by Our City is the product of the efforts of those who have gone before us The Atlanta Preservation Center as a way to celebrate the 25th anniversary and those who make the successes of today stand on their shoulders. of the dramatic rescue of the Fox Theatre, an event that changed Atlanta’s Atlanta is rich with the evidence of this continuing process, from the preservation outlook forever. Since that time surviving names on our original street grid of the mid-19th century to the Modernist architecture of the 1960s, we have much material This March and the celebration has won an Award of Excel- that illustrates the various epochs in the life of our city. The Atlanta in the following lence from the Atlanta Urban Design Com- Preservation Center, through its mission of preserving Atlanta’s historic mission, a Preservation Award from the Geor- and culturally significant buildings, neighborhoods and landscapes, has months take time gia Trust for Historic Preservation, presented been dedicated through advocacy and education to the survival and to explore what over 1,000 events and provided a better un- celebration of this heritage. these remarkable derstanding of Atlanta’s rich heritage to over 18,000 individuals. The symbol of Atlanta, the Phoenix, represents a continuum renewing “living landmarks” This amazing feat could not be accom- itself through adversity and yet preserving its essential character and plished alone. The Phoenix Flies is a collab- personality. This mythical bird emerges reborn from the fire of adversity. contribute to orative effort brought to the public through Our Phoenix Flies celebration takes its name from this symbol which for understanding us is emblematic of how preservation works within the history of the city. Preservation Partners. Preservation Partners Atlanta as it are individual organizations in the City that The Phoenix Flies celebration is a story of cooperation. Our Preservation thrives today. have taken on the mission of improving the Partners, each with their individual missions in the life of the city, are also City’s character and quality of life through performing vital work in the preservation and use of Atlanta’s historic historic preservation. They are brought together by The Atlanta Preservation resources. Phoenix Flies will show you how preservation is embedded in Center and presented to you via The Phoenix Flies, creating a period of time the City’s daily life and how it is complimentary to daily function. in our great City when our rich assets are celebrated and strengthened to the We hope you will enjoy the many events that we and our Partners have benefit of all. planned for you and will agree that these combined efforts throughout the The Phoenix Flies is an annual program of The Atlanta Preservation Cen- City truly make the phoenix fly. ter. If you know of a place that needs to be celebrated, please contact us so that we may consider including it in next year’s celebration. Please visit www.preserveatlanta.com for additional events and up- dated information F.H. Boyd Coons, Executive Director Atlanta Preservation Center All events are subject to change or cancellation without notice. ATLANTA PRESERVATION CENTER The Atlanta Preservation Center All Saints’ Episcopal Church was formed in 1980 and set out on its mission to support the 1 634 West Peachtree St. NW • www.allsaintsatlanta.org preservation of Atlanta’s architecturally, historically and culturally Sunday, March 13, 2 pm This Victorian Gothic 1906 church build- significant buildings, neighborhoods and landscapes through education ing features Tiffany windows and stenciled and advocacy. In its 31-year history, the Atlanta Preservation Center walls in the chancel. Enjoy a docent led has continued to be an important leader in Atlanta, ensuring that the tour of the sanctuary and the chapel with City’s rich heritage is preserved and honored. a special focus on the stained glass win- dows. Through rigorous advocacy work, Enter free parking from West Peachtree The Atlanta Preservation Center has Street, or from Ponce de Leon between West played a role in preserving many sites Peachtree & Spring Streets. throughout the City and assisted with All Saints’ is a progressive Christian congregation in the heart of midtown Atlanta. We profess that the way of the national and local designation abundant life is found in choosing to follow Jesus Christ of many of Atlanta’s historic with all that we are and all that we have. We use the neighborhoods. The Center’s advocacy resources of this community in pursuit of our spiritual growth. To that end, we give generously of ourselves and came full circle with the purchase of our wealth and invite others to share in what we enjoy. the 1856 L.P. Grant Mansion, a site long considered among Atlanta’s most endangered landmarks that now houses APC’s headquarters. Trolley Talk/ART Station & New South Associates Through its Heritage Education Programs, The Atlanta Preservation 2 5384 Manor Dr., Stone Mountain • 770-469-1105 • www.artstation.org/www.newsouthassoc.com Center provides thoughtful education about preservation. With Box Sunday, March 6, 6 pm City’s® award winning curriculum, youth create their own cities The trolley lines affected many aspects of the history of metropolitan Atlanta: thereby learning civics, art, architecture, history, social studies and, of land development, electrification, even course, the importance of historic preservation. APC’s well-developed race relations. New South Associates, Guided Walking Tour program provides insight into Atlanta’s historic a historic resource management firm, makes its home in Stone Mountain, resources for both adults and youth. which was the terminus for the Decatur- Stone Mountain trolley line that origi- You can be a part of preserving Atlanta’s heritage. nated service on November 28, 1913. Membership, with rates beginning at just $35 per year, provides They have just completed a statewide survey to determine the historical impact of trolley lines, as well as what features numerous benefits such as free admission to Guided Walking Tours, still remain and how they can best be preserved. We invite you to come hear notice of advocacy action issues and information about special events. their findings at ART Station, and then tour the old Stone Mountain trolley In addition, your dues will help support the work of The Atlanta barn, c. 1913. Light refreshments will be served. Preservation Center. ART Station just completed its 25th year as a contemporary arts center, with visual, literary, and performing arts programs. It is dedicated to making the arts affordable and accessible to all. New South Associates is a nationally Visit www.preserveatlanta.com or call 404-688-3353. recognized, women-owned small business providing cultural resource management since 1988. 1 PHOENIX FLIES 2011 ATLANTA PRESERVATION CENTER Beltline Tour/Atlanta Beltline Partnership 3 www.beltline.org Cherokee Garden Library and Kenan Research Sunday, March 13, 1-4 pm & Saturday, March 19, 2-5 pm Center Tours/Atlanta History Center The BeltLine tour is a journey through the past, Tuesday, March 8, 11 am – Cherokee Garden Library tour present and future of Atlanta. As the tour bus Tuesday, March 8, 1 pm – Kenan Research Center tour winds its way through many of Atlanta’s neigh- Explore the Cherokee Garden Library, one of the special subject collections of the borhoods, our guide brings both Atlanta and the Kenan Research Center. View historic photographs, documents and rare books BeltLine vision to life. Learn about the BeltLine pertaining to Atlanta’s history and landscape heritage. concept and history, details and updates regarding Reservations required: 404-814-4150 (Limited to 25) project planning and implementation. The tour includes brief stops in West End and at Bellwood Check in at security desk of McElreath Hall 15 minutes prior to tour time. Quarry. Reservation required: 404-688-3353 ext. 11 Tullie Smith Farm Tour/Atlanta History Center Meet at the Inman Park MARTA Station, Edgewood Tuesday, March 8 & Monday, March 14, 3 pm Avenue and Hurt Street, 15 minutes prior to start time. The tour bus will leave on time. The rustic 1845 Tullie Smith Farm, complete with examples of seven pre-Civil War buildings, brings the daily activities and challenges of Georgia’s Piedmont- Atlanta BeltLine Partnership (ABLP) is a non-profit organization committed to raising funds from private region pioneers to life. The Tullie Smith Farm interprets a historic vernacular and philanthropic sources to support the BeltLine; working with neighborhoods, community organiza- landscape of a rural 1860 slave-holding household typically found in the upper tions, faith organizations, businesses and other groups to raise general awareness and broad-based support for the BeltLine; and serving as a catalyst to mobilize resources to address the social concerns raised by new Piedmont Georgia region. development around the BeltLine. Reservations required: 404-814-4150 (Limited to 25) Check in at the main desk of the Atlanta History Museum 15 minutes prior to tour time. Swan House Tour/Atlanta History Center 4 130 West Paces Ferry Rd. NW • www.atlantahistorycenter.com Margaret Mitchell House Tour/Atlanta History Center Tuesday, March 8 & Monday, March 14, 10 am Sunday, March 13, 9:30 am & 4 pm Enjoy a guided tour of the Swan House, one of the city’s most elegant Operated by the Atlanta History Center, the Margaret Mitchell House is a landmarks.