The Flatiron Building, an 11-story triangle-shaped building barely noticeable in Atlanta’s skyline, is one of the oldest skyscrapers in the …
Atlanta History
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SPR Atlanta’s office is located at Puritan Mill and until recently I was unaware of the building’s long history.
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Grab your baseball hats, salted peanuts and foam tomahawks because next week is the home opener for the Atlanta Braves …
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The 1895 Cotton States and International Exposition was a turning point for Atlanta history and the Negro Building is to …
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March 15 isn’t a famous day in history, but for Atlanta’s radio industry, it’s a birthday celebration of sorts.
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I’ve lived in Dunwoody since the day I was born but was unaware of my city’s vast history.
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The Kimball House, a Decatur restaurant nestled in an old railroad station, offers more than just fresh oysters and unique …
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After close to a century of calling Grant Park home, “The Battle of Atlanta” cyclorama painting was packed up and …
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The Imperial Hotel, an 107-year-old building that has reigned over Peachtree Street since 1911, has a bustling history.
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Atlanta has a large supply of entertainment venues and The Buckhead Theatre is one of the classics.
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Every day, I pass Northside Tavern. Until recently, I didn’t think much of the small bar nestled on the corner …
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As a young girl from Pelham, Georgia, Virginia Callaway marveled at the magical Christmas light displays during the cherished season.
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A summertime staple, the Chastain Park Amphitheatre is an Atlanta gem that draws top musical acts. Music fans love the …
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Imagine it’s 1975 — and you’re with friends seated on the floor at the foot of the stage, drinking beer …
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Lenox Square opened in 1959 as an open air mall, Georgia’s first, with the slogan “Everything’s there at Lenox Square.” …
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Although many today might consider themselves addicted to Coca-Cola, the beverage was originally created as an addiction-free alternative to painkillers.
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In the 1960s, Funtown Amusement Center was Atlanta’s hot spot for families to spend the day enjoying rides like the …
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Founded by Deborah and Elton “Chick” Eason in 1972, Creative Loafing is the second-most distributed newspaper in Georgia.
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From 1902 to 1986, the King Plow Company was responsible for the production of industrial equipment. In its heyday, the …
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The first time I visited Sweetwater Creek State Park, I couldn’t believe this hidden gem was only a 30-minute drive …
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Before Whole Foods and mainstream gluten-free options, Sevananda Natural Foods Market was planting seeds in Atlanta’s Little Five Points neighborhood.
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Just off Key Road in southeast Atlanta lies the old Atlanta Prison Farm. Now abandoned, the property used to function …
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Tucked away in the heart of Atlanta’s Little Five Points neighborhood is Charis Books & More – the South’s oldest …
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The area where the BeltLine and Ponce City Market meet has been an Atlanta hot spot since the 19th century.
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Before Atlanta’s West Midtown was an award-winning dining and shopping destination, the area was known as Blandtown.
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Last month marked the 90th anniversary of the largest adaptive reuse project in Atlanta’s history – Ponce City Market.
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In front of the Darlington Apartments across from Piedmont Hospital stands the well-known “Atlanta’s Population Now” sign. This Atlanta landmark …
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Although Clark Atlanta University was formed only in 1988, its parent institutions were two of the first four-year, predominately African …
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Other than the temporary hospitals during the Civil War, Atlanta’s first official hospital wasn’t established until 1880. When it opened, …
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The first church built on the site of today’s Shrine of the Immaculate Conception dates back to 1848, making the …