THE ATLANTA PRESERVATION CENTER’S Phoenix2018 Flies A CELEBRATION OF ATLANTA’S HISTORIC SITES FREE CITY-WIDE EVENTS PRESERVEATLANTA.COM Welcome to Phoenix Flies he idea that a city is a place to perfect an individual is an ancient one. In a true city, there will be the cooperative community, resources, and circumstances to aid the indi- Tvidual citizen in reaching and realizing his maximum potential. Te citizen attains virtue and this worth, in turn, becomes an asset of the community. Last year we celebrated the ladies who invented preservation in America and discussed their use of preservation as a means to hold up models of civic and national virtue to serve as guides to virtue and to elevate all Americans. In an environment where preservation is justifed almost exclusively by proft potential, the origins of our preservation movement may seem anachronistic. It is the resonance of the past and the evocation of past virtue which may be the broad-based appeal of historic material and reference—the sense of the true, the historically reliable, the secure sense of place. Tis year our Keystone Awards celebrated gentlemen who followed the classical tradition of demonstrating virtue through contribution to their community. Our heroes have made these actions through the wide scope of preservation in Atlanta. On pages 4 and 5 you will see the range of these gestures, proof of virtue in our City. We hope that you will enjoy our presentation of Phoenix Flies events this year and will express your appreciation to our many partners for their eforts. F. H. Boyd Coons, Executive Director Atlanta Preservation Center PROGRAM NOTES About Phoenix Flies All events are subject to change or cancellation without notice. All events he Phoenix Flies: A Celebration of Atlanta’s are attended at the risk of Historic Sites was created in 2003 by the Atlanta the attendee. Some events Preservation Center as a way to celebrate the 25th require reservations. For Tanniversary of the dramatic rescue of the Fox Teatre, an the most up-to-date infor- event that changed Atlanta’s preservation outlook forever. mation about the Phoenix 2018 is the 15th time that the APC has brought together Flies listings, please go to organizations and individuals from the community to www.PreserveAtlanta.com. demonstrate the value of Atlanta's historic built environ- ment. During its history, the celebration has presented HOW TO USE 1,000+ events and provided 30,000+ free opportunities THIS PROGRAM to experience Atlanta’s rich historic fabric. Te Celebration A description of each has grown from 16 Preservation Partners and 40 events event, including the date to 99 Partners and 175+ events. and time, as well as an Atlanta’s historic built environment of buildings, land- address and reservation scapes and neighborhoods is an integral part of the City’s information wherever culture and economy. Te Phoenix Flies Celebration provides an opportunity to learn about, celebrate and relevant, can be found in strengthen these assets to the beneft of all. each entry. Descriptions Atlanta was sited in 1837 to serve as a hub for rail- are organized alphabetic- roads and because of this was assured by geography to be ally by preservation a place of growth and expansion. At the end of the War partner name. in 1865, over half of the City had been burned and its infrastructure destroyed. Nonetheless, in 1868, it became A daily listing of events the State’s Capital and by the end of Reconstruction in can be found at the end 1877 was physically much larger than its pre-War boun- of this program. All events daries. We now have well over 100 years of buildings, are organized by day and neighborhoods and landscapes which are eligible for time of the event. the National Register of Historic Places and worthy of preservation and celebration. Look for National Register Please visit us online at designations in event listings. www.PreserveAtlanta.com Te Phoenix Flies Celebration is an annual program for additional events and of the Atlanta Preservation Center. If you know of a updated information. All place that should be celebrated, please contact us so that events are subject to we may consider including it in next year’s program. change or cancellation Priority reservations for Atlanta Preservation Center without notice. All events members only will begin Tursday, February 8, and con- are attended at the risk of the attendee. Some events tinue through Tursday, February 22. Atlanta Preservation require reservations. Center members also will receive priority on reservation waiting lists. Reservations for the general public will open on Friday, February 23. For more information, call 404-688-3353. Phoenix Flies is a product of the Atlanta Preservation Center. Program design by Mark Ziemer. Cover photo of the L.P. Grant Mansion by unknown photographer, circa 1890. 2018 PHOENIX FLIES About the Atlanta TRUSTEES & STAFF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Howell E. Adams III, President Preservation Center Arch Davis, Vice President Lisa Hinson, Secretary Shepard Ansley, Treasurer The Atlanta Preservation Center (APC) was established as the City’s first private EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR non-profit preservation organization. F. H. Boyd Coons Founded in 1979, the Atlanta Preservation Center BOARD OF TRUSTEES has spent the last 38 years advocating for the City of Howell E. Adams III Atlanta’s historic resources and places through the Sally Kinard Bayless means of education. Suzanne R. Gwynn As an agency for coordination, knowledge, research Lisa M. Hinson Thornton Kennedy and advocacy for preservation in the City, the APC Jacquelynne P. Lanham works with government, business and community Mary L. Leslie leaders and individuals to preserve endangered resi- David Y. Mitchell dential and commercial structures, neighborhoods Amanda Rhein and landscapes. Tese collective eforts have lent the Ian Michael Rogers local and national designation of Historic Districts, Barbara B. Slick such as Fairlie-Poplar, Auburn Avenue, and Grant HONORARY TRUSTEES Park, and in protecting and redeveloping individual Shepard Ansley buildings and structures including, but not limited Jean Astrop to, Ivy Hall, Te Castle, the Georgian Terrace, the Bilt- Dameron Black III more, and, most recently, the Medical Arts Building Timothy J. Crimmins Arch Davis on Peachtree. Visit our website to learn more about Bryan M. Grant III APC’s current advocacy projects. Nowland B. Gwynn II Trough its Heritage Education programs, the Rep. John Lewis Atlanta Preservation Center provides thoughtful James McManus preservation education for youth and adults of all Leon R. Robbins ages. Our programs focus on a range of 11 guided Elizabeth Morgan Spiegel Chrissie Stevens Wayt walking tours throughout various Atlanta neighbor- Rainey Rembert Woodward hoods, and interactive classroom presentations and Mtamanika Youngblood lectures focused on architecture, urban planning, and civics for students K-12. STAFF Te Atlanta Preservation Center has used the 1856 F. H. Boyd Coons Executive Director LP Grant Mansion as its headquarters since 2001, when we started to restore the long-neglected structure, the Gabrielle N. K. Dean Administrative Assistant oldest and most historic building in Atlanta. You may Paul Hammock learn more about the APC’s preservation eforts through Summer Programs Coordinator our website, social media outreach, and newsletters Ruth L. Middleton throughout the year. Membership Coordinator Carole M. Schenck Join the Atlanta Preservation Center today! Phoenix Flies Coordinator You can be a part of saving, shaping, and Nicole Sophia DeVera Schmitz enjoying Atlanta’s heritage! Just fill out the Coordinator of Grants, form on the right-hand page. Education, and Tours Rebecca Wells Accountant 2 ATLANTA PRESERVATION CENTER A Celebration of Atlanta’s Historic Sites Membership Levels and BenefitsMEMBERSHIP MEMBERSHIP LEVELS & BENEFITS LEVELS & BENEFITS Individual ($35) Keystone ($500) Individual ($35) Keystone ($500) Admission for all APC Guided Walking Benefts of $250 membership plus hard- Admission for all APC Guided Walking Benefts of $250 membership Toursplus hard-of Historic Atlanta bound book illustrating our architectural Tours of Historic Atlanta bound book illustrating ourPrinted architectural newsletter: Preservation Times heritage Phoenix Flies Celebration program Printed newsletter: Preservation Times heritage Archangel ($1000) via post Benefts for $500 membership plus Phoenix Flies Celebration program ENews about advocacy and events Archangel ($1000) invitations to Trustee events at historic via post Benefts for $500 membership plusFamily/Dual ($60) houses and sites Benefts of $35 Membership plus ENews about advocacy and events invitations to Trustee events at historic Auxiliary Group – CIRCA Admission for two adults and children For an additional $15/year, join this Family/Dual ($60) houses and sites under 18 to APC Guided Walking Tours educational and social group for of Historic Atlanta Benefts of $35 Membership plus Auxiliary Group – CIRCA monthly programs at historic sites Building Block ($125) (March through December) Admission for two adults and children For an additional $15/year, join this under 18 to APC Guided Walking Tours Benefts of $60 membership plus educational and social groupinvitation for to APC special events Members have volunteer opportunities in of Historic Atlanta monthly programs at historic Supporting sites Pier ($250) advocacy, education, special events, and Building Block ($125) (March through December)Benefts of $125 membership plus as walking