Phoenix Flies 2025 | A Celebration of Atlanta's Historic Sites by Atlanta Preservation Center

ABOUT PHOENIX FLIES

Atlanta’s historic built environment of buildings, landscapes and neighborhoods is an integral part of the city’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 anniversary of the dramatic rescue of the Fox Theatre, an event that changed Atlanta’s preservation perspective forever. Phoenix Flies 2025 is the 22nd year that the APC has brought together organizations and individuals from around 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.

Welcome to Phoenix Flies 2025

The Atlanta Preservation Center continues to press forward vigorously for both advocating and sharing the value of Historic Preservation. We see the importance of validating the protection of our historic buildings, landscapes, and structures. They become the best way to allow ourselves to appreciate our constant curiosity of why they still resonate for us today.

The cover of this year’s Phoenix Flies features the TARA Theatre. Since 1968, it has served as a repository of fond memories, an exponent of Atlanta’s cinema history, and an architectural example of an urban building that exemplifies simplicity, functionality, and a connection to the past that feels refreshingly modern.

The TARA Theatre was where Atlanta residents experienced their first movie and the best films of the ‘70s, ‘80s, and ‘90s. While this century has seen the growth of large cinemas that have multiple theaters and arguably provide greater returns, the TARA Theatre allows us to feel our age and still not old.

Today we see buildings like this differently. We crave a need to make them cease to serve their original purpose, and if they don’t adopt another purpose, they simply don’t make it. Understanding how to retain our historic character and cultural diversity, should be accepted as a key component for a thriving livable community that can support varied and rich experiences. Where better to do this than at the movies? This is a place where the motion picture became our gateway to dreaming.

We are grateful that we can showcase this contributing and significant theatre. Since May 2023 it continues to serve as anchor of Cheshire Bridge Road and keeps Atlanta alive. Historic preservation is not just for the past — it is for the present and the future. The TARA Theatre is a place where we grew up together, and where we can be reminded that being different is not only OK — it is needed now more than ever.

Please use this year’s Phoenix Flies to go to different places and see the purpose of historic preservation, and to make sure that everyone knows Atlanta is great and unparalleled. THANK YOU to our partners, sponsors, volunteers, and members and you. Enjoy Atlanta and its story through historic preservation.

David Y. Mitchell Executive Director, Atlanta Preservation Center

HOW TO USE THIS PROGRAM

This program provides a description of each event, including the date, time, location, and reservation details, organized alphabetically by preservation partner or site. For a digital version or general program updates, visit www.preserveatlanta.com.

All events require registration, which opens on February 21, 2025 at 10 a.m. through preserveatl.eventbrite.com. Mark your calendar! Each event page includes detailed information about the event and its capacity. If an event is full, you can join the waitlist to be notified if a spot becomes available. If you are unable to attend, please cancel your reservation so someone else may participate. To provide fairness, we ask attendees to limit their registrations to 15 events per person.

All events are rain or shine unless otherwise noted, so please be mindful of the weather and prepare accordingly. Events are subject to change or cancellation, and we reserve the right to cancel registrations if necessary.

We are proud to provide Phoenix Flies without charge, thanks to the generous support of our sponsors and donors. If you are able, please consider making a contribution to help us sustain this program, with donation options available on each event’s Eventbrite page.

SYMBOL KEY

NR National Register of Historic Places Handicapped Accessible

About Atlanta

Atlanta was sited in 1837 to serve as a railroad transportation hub and, therefore, was assured to be a place of growth and expansion. At the end of the Civil War in 1865, over half of the city had been burned and its infrastructure destroyed. Nonetheless, in 1868, it became the Georgia state capital and by the end of Reconstruction in 1877 was physically much larger than its pre-war boundaries. The city now features well over 150 years of buildings, neighborhoods and landscapes which are eligible for the National Register of Historic Places—all worthy of preservation and celebration. Look for the National Register (NR) designation beneath the event listing description.

About the Cover

The Tara Theatre provides an atmosphere that gives a complete escape for the moviegoer. Constructed in 1968, its screens have showcased arthouse, independent, classic, and foreign films with a cinematic experience that celebrates the art of storytelling on the big screen. For more information about the Tara Theatre, turn to page 48.

Individual ($35)

Trustees & Staff

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

MEMBERSHIP LEVELS & BENEFITS

About the Atlanta Preservation Center

Admission for all APC Guided Walking Tours of Historic Atlanta

Printed newsletter: Preservation Times

Phoenix Flies Celebration program via post

The Atlanta Preservation Center (APC) was established as the City’s first private non-profit preservation organization.

ENews about advocacy and events

Family/Dual ($60)

Benefits of $35 Membership plus Admission for two adults and children under 18 to APC Guided Walking Tours of Historic Atlanta

The mission of the Atlanta Preservation Center is to promote the preservation of Atlanta’s architecturally, historically and culturally significant buildings, neighborhoods and landscapes through education and advocacy.

Building Block ($125)

Benefits of $60 membership plus invitation to APC special events

Supporting Pier ($250)

Benefits of $125 membership plus LP Grant Mansion memo pad

Founded in 1979, the APC has spent the last 45 years advocating for the City of Atlanta’s historic resources and places. It is mainly through its outreach activities that the APC is able to carry out its mission to educate and advocate for historic preservation. The APC consistently works with government, business and community leaders, and individuals to preserve endangered residential and commercial structures, neighborhoods and landscapes. Through its educational programs, the APC provides thoughtful preservation education for youth and adults of all ages. Our programs focus on a range of guided walking tours throughout Atlanta’s historic neighborhoods, lectures and special exhibits on history, architecture and preservations issues for adults, and interactive classroom presentations and summer camps on architecture, history, urban planning and civics for students K-12.

Ian Michael Rogers, President

Amanda Rhein, Vice President

John T. Williams, Treasurer

Keystone ($500)

Danielle Willkens, At-Large

Benefits of $250 membership plus a hard-bound book illustrating our architectural heritage

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

David Y. Mitchell

Archangel ($1000)

Benefits for $500 membership plus invitations to Trustee events at historic houses and sites

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Howell E. Adams III

Jennifer Ball

Auxiliary Group – CIRCA

Megan Hodgkiss

For an additional $20/year, join this educational and social group for monthly programs at historic sites (March through December)

Cecily McLeod

Amanda Rhein

Ian Michael Rogers

Members have volunteer opportunities in advocacy, education, special events, and as walking tour guides

April Stammel

Kristen Thomas

John T. Williams

T. Michelle Williams

Danielle Willkens

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

HONORARY TRUSTEES

NAME(S)

ADDRESS CITY

For more information about the Atlanta Preservation Center and its activities, please visit www.preserveatlanta.com. To become a member, turn to page 96.

I’d like to make a special contribution of $

Bryan M. Grant III

Nowland Gwynn

Rainey Rembert Woodward

STAFF

Mary Budwick

Events and Communications Coordinator

Ruth L. Middleton

Membership Coordinator

David Y. Mitchell

SELECT PAYMENT: Check to Atlanta Preservation Center for $

Have questions? Call us at 470-827-9017.

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Expiration date

Executive Director

Billing address ZIP code

This event is partially accessible to individuals with physical disabilities. For questions call 404.688.3353 ext 11.

The Phoenix Flies celebration is an annual program of the Atlanta Preservation Center. If you know of a place that should be celebrated, please contact us at phoenixfliesinfo@preserveatlanta.com so that we may consider including it in next year’s program.

This event is appropriate for young preservationists over 10 years.

Thank You To Our Sponsors

Council President

Office of Councilmember

Doug Shipman

Liliana Bakhtiari

Matt Westmoreland

Mary Norwood

Howard Shook

Amir Farokhi

Jason Winston

Office of Councilmember

Alex Wan

Jason Dozier

Agnes Scott College

141 E. College Ave. Decatur, GA 30030 www.agnesscott.edu @agnesscottcollege @agnesscott

INFORMATION

Since 1889, Agnes Scott College has empowered students to fulfill their potential through an innovative liberal arts education. We believe in big questions, global perspectives, and leading change. This is a community where the dreamers, the intellectually curious, and the socially engaged fulfill their potential.

MISSION STATEMENT: Agnes Scott College educates women to think deeply, live honorably and engage the intellectual and social challenges of their times.

Ansley Real Estate and Vaughan Estate Sales and Appraisals

327 St. Paul Avenue SE, Atlanta, GA 30312 www.DavidVaughanHomes.com

Know When to Buy, Sell or Hold’em Tuesday, March 11 at 6pm

INFORMATION

An informational discussion on acquiring, holding or selling investments in real estate, art, antiques, coins, and collections. David Vaughan is a realtor with Ansley Real Estate / Christie’s International Real Estate. He is a certified appraiser for art, antiques, collections, and household contents with the American Appraisers Association. He also owns and operates Vaughan Estate Sales & Appraisals, Inc., specializing in luxury estates.

Don’t forget to tag your photos with #PhoenixFlies and make sure to share with us @PreserveAtl on social media!

02 Atlanta Board of Education Archives Museum

130 Trinity Avenue SW, Atlanta, GA 30303 www.atlantapublicschools.us apsboard @apsboe @boeaps

Atlanta Public Schools Archives and Museum Self-Guided Tour

Wednesday, March 26 at 10am

INFORMATION

The Atlanta Board of Education (ABOE) opened the doors to its archives and museum in 2013 located at the Atlanta Public Schools’ Center for Leadership and Learning. This space was created to celebrate our history and consider our future. The history of Atlanta Public Schools is rich, proud, resilient and is still being written today. Inside the archives you will see the preserved and showcased Atlanta Public Schools’ 141-year history, the museum is reflecting the commitment, innovation, controversy and odyssey that has propelled the District and Atlanta to success. This museum is designed to allow internal and external stakeholders to learn the history of ourselves and this city. Leaving this unique place, you should feel motivated to share in our history, embrace it, understand it, accept it, grasp it and dream toward the future.

MISSION STATEMENT: Our mission is through a caring culture of equity, trust, and collaboration, every student will graduate ready for college, career, and life.

PARTNER SPOTLIGHT

Alonzo F. and Norris B. Herndon Foundation

587 University Place NW Atlanta, GA 30314 www.theherndonfoundation.org theherndonfoundation @theherndonmuseum

MISSION STATEMENT

The Alonzo F. and Norris B. Herndon Foundation supports the Herndon Home Museum and carries forward the longstanding and quite distinctive philanthropic tradition of Herndon family support for economic development, entrepreneurship, community leadership and development, and educational excellence. The Foundation also supports the Game Changer Entrepreneur Program with its mission to strengthen the entrepreneurial spirit in the community by providing programs that encourage youth to stay in school, recognize business opportunities, and plan for successful futures. In 1905, former slave Alonzo Franklin Herndon founded what would become the Atlanta Life Insurance Company. Today, Atlanta Life Financial Group is the only African-American owned and privately held stock company in the country with a financial services platform that includes asset management and insurance.

All events require registration and may be subject to change or cancellation. Attendance is at the attendee’s own risk. For more information and to register, visit preserveatl.eventbrite.com.

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Atlanta History Center

www.atlantahistorycenter.com atlantahistorycenter @atlhistcenter @atlantahistorycenter

MISSION STATEMENT: Connect people, culture, and history to cultivate understanding of our shared history.

Webinar: Ownership & Sale Records of Land & Buildings Saturday, March 8 at 10:30am

Webinar: https://bit.ly/3CmXdx5

Join Erica Hague, Collections Manager, and Dr. Marni Davis, Associate Professor of History and Affiliate Faculty of Urban Studies Institute, for a discussion on real estate property sales, tracking Deed Records, Atlanta History Center resources, Fulton County tax plats, and other related Atlanta History Center land records. This is the fourth webinar planned in conjunction with funds awarded by the National Historic Publications and Records Commission to process collections that document populations and land use in and around Atlanta.

Preserving a City Block Monday, March 10 at 11am Atlanta History Center Midtown 979 Crescent Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30309

Atlanta History Center Midtown occupies nearly the entire block bordered by 10th Street, Peachtree Street, Crescent Avenue, and Peachtree Place. In the 1920s, this block was part of the vibrant Atlanta shopping scene. Tour this block and the remaining historic buildings: the Crescent Apartments, Commercial Row, and the Margaret Mitchell House (where Margaret Mitchell wrote most of Gone With the Wind), to learn about their preservation stories and how the block will continue to impact the Midtown community.

Don’t forget to tag your photos with #PhoenixFlies and make sure to share with us @PreserveAtl on social media!

A Celebration of Atlanta’s

Special Treasures Tour of the Cherokee Garden Library

Saturday, March 15 at 11am

Kenan Research Center, 130 West Paces Ferry Road NW, Atlanta, GA 30305

Whether it’s a vintage Hastings’ Seed Catalog, an old postcard of Ansley Park, an early 20th-century garden photograph, or a rare 18th-century volume with stunning hand-colored botanical plates, the remarkable gems of the Cherokee Garden Library tell the diverse and meaningful stories of the people and plants that have shaped our land in Atlanta and beyond. Tour guided by the Cherokee Garden Library Director.

How to Research a Historic House

Saturday, March 15 at 1pm

130 West Paces Ferry Road NW Atlanta, GA 30305

Have you ever wondered about the history of an Atlanta building or landmark? Spend time at the Kenan Research Center learning about the resources available to research the history of a historic house. We will focus on one historic house and look at Sanborn Maps, Fulton County tax plats, building permits, newspaper clippings, neighborhood history, and photographs of the neighborhood. Through these resources discover the stories of a historic house and the people that previously inhabited both the land and the house. Join us for a tour through manuscripts, photographs, maps, newspapers, and books documenting the history of this ever-changing city.

Into the Stacks

Saturday, March 15 at 3pm

130 West Paces Ferry Road NW Atlanta, GA 30305

While Kenan Research Center is free and open to the public by appointment, our storage areas (stacks) are not often seen by the public. This tour will go into the stacks where we will talk about what, why, and how we collect, as well as the measures of preventive conservation that we take to ensure that the materials in our stewardship are around for generations to come. We’ll also see some staff favorites, as we talk about the conservation, preservation, and digitization of archival materials, and how to adapt what we do to your own archival treasures at home.

All events require registration and may be subject to change or cancellation. Attendance is at the attendee’s own risk. For more information and to register, visit preserveatl.eventbrite.com.

Exploring Black Atlanta: People, Places, and Events in Atlanta’s Black History

Saturday, March 22 at 11am

130 West Paces Ferry Road NW Atlanta, GA 30305

Join Dr. La’Neice Littleton, Director of Community Collaborations, for an exploration of people, places, and events in Atlanta’s Black history. This tour of artifacts throughout the museum tells stories of notable African-American figures, locations, and transformative events in the city’s history. This experience is designed to invite guests to consider how the city’s history fits in the larger contexts of African-American history, Georgia history, and U.S. history.

The Battle of Atlanta Cyclorama: Curator’s Tour

Saturday, March 22 at 1pm 130 West Paces Ferry Road NW Atlanta, GA 30305

Join project curator Dr. Gordon Jones for a special look at the hidden details and unknown backstories of The Battle of Atlanta cyclorama. This tour takes you around the painting scene by scene: what’s accurate, what’s not, and how it got that way. Find out what’s been restored and what’s original, and experience how the 1880’s craze for virtual reality helped create one of our great national treasures!

Don’t forget to tag your photos with #PhoenixFlies and make sure to share with us @PreserveAtl on social media!

The Atlanta Preservation Center

www.preserveatlanta.com @preserveatl

Shutze, Reid, Olmsted and More: A Walking Tour of Druid Hills

Wednesdays, March 5 and 26 at 11am

St. John’s Lutheran Church 1410 Ponce de Leon Ave., Atlanta, GA 30307

Planned by Frederick Law Olmsted in 1893, the Druid Hills neighborhood offers the gracious ambiance created by America’s preeminent landscape designer. View elegant homes of diverse architectural styles created by notable architects such as Neel Reid, W.T. Downing, and Philip Shutze in a lush parklike setting of curving streets and mature plantings. The neighborhood is flanked by a recently restored and enhanced linear park system, the result of a preservation effort by several private and public organizations.

L.P. Grant Mansion: Tour the Headquarters of the Atlanta Preservation Center

Monday, March 10 at 10:30am 327 St. Paul Avenue SE, Atlanta, GA 30312

Lemuel Pratt Grant built a three story Italianate structure in 1856 with his first wife Laura L. Williams. The house served as a hospital during the Civil War, is the birth place of golf legend Bobby Jones, and was owned by Margaret Mitchell. This house tour highlights L.P. Grant’s life and contributions to the city, while telling the rollercoaster story of his home and chronicling several chapters of preservation efforts over the past thirty years.

Flatirons, Fires and Early Atlanta: Historic Downtown Atlanta Tour

Friday, March 14 at noon 133 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA 30303

See Atlanta’s first skyscrapers and learn how this early business district developed through efforts of the businessmen, architects, and prominent families of the 19th and 20th centuries. Tour the exteriors of several Landmark structures and their environs.

All events require registration and may be subject to change or cancellation. Attendance is at the attendee’s own risk. For more information and to register, visit preserveatl.eventbrite.com.

O4W: Explore One of Atlanta’s Oldest Neighborhoods

Saturday, March 8 at 10am

Sunday, March 9 at 10am 480 John Wesley Dobbs Ave. NE #100 Atlanta, GA 30312

Join the APC as we explore one of Atlanta’s oldest neighborhoods: Old Fourth Ward (O4W). Created as one of five wards in the 1850’s as Atlanta was experiencing rapid growth, the Old Fourth Ward is the only neighborhood whose name still references the original ward system. Its diverse population over the centuries has made it ground zero for events and figures who shaped the nation. We’ll walk through the southernmost portion of O4W, visiting sites like the historic Howard Middle School, the John Wesley Dobbs house, the MLK Jr. birth home, the Wigwam Condos, the Atlanta beltline, and more. Meet on the patio of Condesa Coffee.

Atlanta’s First Planned Suburb: A Walking Tour of Inman Park

Sundays, March 9, 16, and 23 at 2pm 889 Edgewood Ave. NE

Atlanta, GA 30307

Visit Atlanta’s first planned residential development. From 1889, Inman Park has become a nationally celebrated example of neighborhood preservation. See the elegant homes built by Coca-Cola magnates Asa Candler and Ernest Woodruff and the Grand Dames of Edgewood Avenue. Discover the distinctive features that make up Victorian period architecture: turrets, sweeping porches and elaborate gingerbread woodwork. Also enjoy a variety of other home styles, from Craftsman to post World War II to architecturally compatible infill.

Walking Tour of Georgia Tech and North Avenue

Sunday, March 16 at 2pm 1 North Avenue NW Atlanta, GA 30332

Learn about the history of Georgia Tech, the start of Tech football, changes to North Avenue, the history of Coca-Cola, the Ramblin’ Wreck, and more. Paid parking is available directly across North Avenue from the starting point of the tour.

Don’t forget to tag your photos with #PhoenixFlies and make sure to share with us @PreserveAtl on social media!

From Railroads to the Beltline: Tour Reynoldstown Neighborhood Sunday, March 23 at 2pm 100 Flat Shoals Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30316

From the neighborhood’s beginning following the Civil War to the bright Beltline-adjacent neighborhood you might be familiar with, you’ll learn how the railroad shaped many facets of Reynoldstown into what it is today.

PARTNER SPOTLIGHT

Atlanta Legal Aid/ Elks Club Building

54 Ellis Street NE Atlanta, GA 30303 www.atlantalegalaid.org @AtlantaLegalAid

INFORMATION

Designed by J. Reginald MacEachron and built by the Atlanta Elks in 1912, original features of the building include the front iron gates, interior and exterior sculptures, and the soaring windows and ceilings in the old Elks ballroom. The building was later occupied by the Atlanta Union Mission and the Salvation Army.

MISSION STATEMENT: Founded in 1924, the Atlanta Legal Aid Society offers free civil legal services for low income people across the core five metro counties.

All events require registration and may be subject to change or cancellation. Attendance is at the attendee’s own risk. For more information and to register, visit preserveatl.eventbrite.com.

05 Atlanta Studies Network

327 St. Paul Avenue SE, Atlanta, GA 30312 www.atlantastudies.org

Atlanta as a Classroom: Connecting Educators, Students, and the Public to the City

Monday, March 10 at 6pm

INFORMATION

Explore how universities are using metro Atlanta as a classroom! Two platforms in the Atlanta Studies Network, TeachingAtlanta.org and OpenWorld Atlanta, are collaborating to offer resources that connect students and the public to the city’s rich history and culture. TeachingAtlanta.org supports college and high school instructors who use Atlanta as a case study across disciplines, fostering connections between educators. OpenWorld Atlanta provides engaging interfaces to data extracted from historic maps, city directories, and archival collections. Working together, we are building resources that will showcase themes like the Atlanta Olympics, Sweet Auburn, climate change, housing, transportation, and LGBTQ history.

MISSION STATEMENT: The Atlanta Studies Network is an interdisciplinary group of researchers, students, and instructors across area institutions including Emory University, Georgia State University, Georgia Institute of Technology, Clark Atlanta University, Kennesaw State University, the Atlanta History Center, and the New Georgia Encyclopedia.

2830 Ridgewood Road NW Atlanta, GA 30327

www.atlantasupperwestside.com

Remembering Muscogee History and Culture at Standing Peachtree Saturday, March 15 at 1pm

INFORMATION

The Muscogee (Creek) Nation has a long enduring history on the Chattahoochee River. This presentation by RaeLynn Butler, Secretary of Culture and Humanities at the Muscogee (Creek) Nation will highlight oral traditions, place names, historical significance, and connections from the Atlanta area to the Muscogee today. Learn about current events including the Kayak launch, and the “first mile” of the RiverLands Atlanta trail along the Chattahoochee River including a pedestrian bridge over Peachtree Creek. Meet at the pavilion on the right with parking on the left.

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

Don’t forget to tag your photos with #PhoenixFlies and make sure to share with us @PreserveAtl on social media!

07 Atlanta Woman’s Club

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

@atlantawomansclub @atlwomansclub

Discover a Chateauesque Gem:

The Wimbish House Tour Wednesday, March 12 at 10am and 1pm

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.” 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. Parking is available at nearby surface lots and parking decks.

MISSION STATEMENT: Our mission is to encourage our members to become interested, involved citizens of the community by engaging in charitable activities that benefit the community as a whole. NR

08 BATL – Battle of Atlanta Commemoration Org., Inc.

215 Arizona Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30307 (Tour begins at corner of Arizona Avenue and Rogers Street) www.batlevent.org

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The Battle Started Here Walking Tour Sunday, March 23 at 1pm

INFORMATION

BATL is pleased to offer one of our popular walking tours, “The Battle Started Here”! The tour takes guests across the battlefield. Along the way, you will see historic sites like one of Dekalb County’s oldest Cemeteries, the route of one of Atlanta’s first suburban Trolley Lines, a still surviving antebellum plantation as well as one of the first schools that was desegregated in Atlanta. Plus you will visit the place where the first shots of the historic Battle of Atlanta were fired. You will also get a sense of the historic urban neighborhood that has grown up there since Civil War times. Street parking available along Arizona Ave.

MISSION STATEMENT: BATL is committed to preserving the stories and battlefield sites of the Battle of Atlanta in the historic neighborhoods on the east side of Atlanta.

All events require registration and may be subject to change or cancellation. Attendance is at the attendee’s own risk. For more information and to register, visit preserveatl.eventbrite.com.

09 Braden Fellman Group

www.bradenfellman.com @bradenfellmangroup

Tour of 1100 Washington

Thursday, March 6 at 11am 1100 Washington Circle East Point, GA 30344

INFORMATION

Join Braden Fellman Group for a tour of the recently rehabilitated Washington Carver Homes in East Point. Constructed in 1951 as public housing funded by the federal Public Housing Authority and the local Housing Authority of the City of East Point, Washington Carver Homes is one of the few remaining federally funded historic public housing projects in the Atlanta area. Braden Fellman Group recently completed a renovation of the entire complex, honoring the historic buildings while providing modern updates for 21st century residents. The tour will focus on the history of the complex and an overview of the recently completed rehabilitation project.

Tour of Abrams Fixtures

Wednesday, March 12 at 3pm 565 Northside Drive SW, Atlanta, GA 30310

INFORMATION

Abrams Fixtures is a recent adaptive reuse project completed by the Braden Fellman Group. The tour will explore the history of the industrial complex and how Braden Fellman Group adapted the building into a mix of multifamily residential units and office and retail space. Abrams Fixtures was completed between 1920 and 1968 and was occupied by a variety of manufacturers including the Case Threshing Machine Company, Gate City Table Company, and Abrams Fixtures. Come tour an exciting new addition to Atlanta’s Westside!

MISSION STATEMENT: To celebrate Atlanta’s history, culture, and people by cultivating and operating spaces where their next generation of stories will be written.

Don’t forget to tag your photos with #PhoenixFlies and make sure to share with us @PreserveAtl on social media!

10 Buckhead Heritage

81 Lakeview Avenue NE Atlanta, GA 30305 www.buckheadheritage.com

Buckhead Heritage: Peachtree Heights East Walking Tour Saturday, March 15 at 10am

INFORMATION

Discover former residents — including movie star Susan Hayward; Helen Douglas Mankin, the first female Georgia Congresswoman; and Hamilton Douglas, Jr., who established the first Boy Scout Troop in Atlanta — who quietly shaped Atlanta and beyond. The unique neighborhood, begun in 1909 by Eretus E. (“Petie”) Rivers, includes approximately 330 homes. Its house styles range from early 20th century American two story four-square, Craftsman Bungalow, Cape Cod, Tudor, Ranch to 21st century home styles. The tour includes a stop at the neighborhood’s beloved duck pond, which resides on 7.5 acres of green space and is home to more than 40 species of birds.

MISSION STATEMENT: Buckhead Heritage strives to enhance the quality of life in Buckhead by identifying, preserving, and promoting its historic resources.We endeavor to foster a conscious respect within the community for its rich and diverse history, ensuring that Buckhead’s historic resources are accommodated in future growth and secured for the benefit of the community.

PARTNER SPOTLIGHT

The Atlanta Ballet

Michael C. Carlos Dance Center 1695 Marietta Blvd. NW Atlanta, GA 30318

www.atlantaballet.com @atlantaballet

INFORMATION

Founded in 1929, Atlanta Ballet is one of the premier dance companies in the country and the official State Ballet of Georgia. Atlanta Ballet’s eclectic repertoire spans ballet history, highlighted by beloved classics and inventive originals. After 94 years, Atlanta Ballet continues its commitment to share and educate audiences on the empowering joy of dance. In 1996, Atlanta Ballet opened the Centre for Dance Education (CDE), which is dedicated to nurturing young dancers while providing an outlet for adults to express their creativity. The CDE serves over 23,000 people in metro Atlanta each year. Atlanta Ballet’s roots remain firmly grounded in the Atlanta community and continue to play a vital role in the city’s cultural growth and revitalization.

MISSION STATEMENT: Atlanta Ballet’s mission is to enrich and inspire our audiences with performances of the highest level of excellence; to empower our students through superior dance education; and to serve our community through active engagement.

All events require registration and may be subject to change or cancellation. Attendance is at the attendee’s own risk. For more information and to register, visit preserveatl.eventbrite.com.

PARTNER SPOTLIGHT

Atlanta Opera

1575 Northside Dr. NW, Unit 350 Atlanta, GA 30318

www.atlantaopera.org

@theatlantaopera

INFORMATION

Atlanta’s taste for opera began in the early years of the 1900s with the Metropolitan Opera’s annual weeklong tour to Atlanta. Performing at the Auditorium-Armory, the Fox Theatre and finally the Boisfeuillet Jones Atlanta Civic Center, the Metropolitan Opera’s annual tour was a major social event. Founded in 1979, the Atlanta Opera is one of the finest regional opera companies in the United States producing mainstage opera productions and arts education programs. It directly serves almost 60,000 people annually in metropolitan Atlanta and throughout the Southeast.

MISSION STATEMENT: To build the major international opera company Atlanta deserves, with a vision to reimagine opera.

11 Burns Club of Atlanta

988 Alloway Place SE, Atlanta, GA 30316

www.theburnsclubofatlanta.com

Open House: An Afternoon with Robert Burns Sunday, March 23 at noon

INFORMATION

The Burns Club of Atlanta, organized in 1896, is a private social club and literary/ cultural society commemorating the 18thcentury national poet of Scotland, Robert Burns. In addition to holding monthly meetings, the club has held a Burns Supper celebration on the anniversary of Burns’ birthday every year since 1898. Club events are held in the Atlanta Burns Cottage, a 1911 replica of Robert Burns’ birthplace in Alloway, Ayshire, Scotland. During the open house, members in highland attire will give simple, time-flexible and audience-adjustable lectures and presentations featuring Burns’ songs and poems.

MISSION STATEMENT: The Burns Club of Atlanta was formed to keep the memory and works of Scotland’s foremost poet, Robert Burns, alive.

Don’t forget to tag your photos with #PhoenixFlies and make sure to share with us @PreserveAtl on social media!

12 Callanwolde Fine Arts Center

980 Briarcliff Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30306 www.callanwolde.org @callanwoldefinearts

Callanwolde Mansion History Tour Fridays, March 7, 14, and 21 at noon

INFORMATION

Tour the historic Callanwolde Mansion, a treasured Atlanta landmark and former estate of Charles Howard Candler, second president of The Coca-Cola Company and son of its founder. Saved from demolition in 1971, it became Callanwolde Fine Arts Center in 1972. The Callanwolde Foundation has operated the Arts Center since 1983, serving generations of artists and arts students while substantially enriching the quality of life for metro Atlantans. This tour will cover the history, aspects of the architectural design, and quirky cultural facts which makes Callanwolde a must visit for anyone interested in Atlanta’s history. Parking on site.

MISSION STATEMENT: To provide the Atlanta community with premier, accessible arts education, especially to the underserved, while promoting enjoyment of the arts at the historic and inspiring Callanwolde estate.

13 The Candler Hotel Atlanta

127 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30303 www.thecandlerhotel.com @thecandlerhotel

Tour the Historic Candler Hotel Thursdays, March 13 and 20 at 2:30pm

INFORMATION

Join us for a tour inspired by layers of history and an important family legacy. The Candler Hotel is located in the heart of downtown Atlanta, on Peachtree Street. This renowned street is Atlanta’s Fifth Avenue and ChampsElysees rolled into one, featuring many of the city’s most prominent buildings and landmarks. Natural light streams in through floor-to-ceiling windows in this modern renovation of a historic building. The picturesque, hand-carved marble staircase is capped with the hotel’s iconic winged lion, and the lobby features two original Tiffany glass windows. The distinct elevator banks lead guests on a journey worth taking. Event valet parking is $6.

All events require registration and may be subject to change or cancellation. Attendance is at the attendee’s own risk. For more information and to register, visit preserveatl.eventbrite.com.

14 Catholic Shrine of the Immaculate Conception

48 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive SW Atlanta 30303 www.catholicshrineatlanta.org Catholic Shrine Atlanta

175 Years at the Catholic Shrine of the Immaculate Conception Saturday, March 8 at 11am

INFORMATION

The Catholic parish of The Shrine of the Immaculate Conception predates the Civil War, with the original congregation consisting of immigrants who came to Atlanta (then Terminus) to help build the railroads. Through it’s 175 year history, the church has seen downtown evolve, along with it’s own Community Outreach programs. Join us on a tour of the church building, with historical context for the surrounding streets of downtown, to learn about it’s unique role in the Sherman’s March to the Sea, witness it’s beautiful architecture and religious artwork, and hear about how this parish continues to be a bold voice through their ministry.

15 Central Presbyterian Church

201 Washington St. SW, Atlanta, GA 30303 www.cpcatlanta.org centralpresbyatlanta @centralpresatl

Guided Tour of Central Presbyterian Church Sunday, March 16 at 1:30pm

INFORMATION

The Central Presbyterian Church campus consists of four attached buildings on a 1.1-acre site, three of which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Sanctuary building and the Rand Chapel are in the English Gothic Style and feature the original semicircular arrangement of oak pews and extensive application of Victorian stained glass. The Campbell-Eagan Building with a style that reflects both Jacobean and Tudor Revival that was popular at the time. The Oglesby Building, while not listed on the NRHP, was designed by the noted Atlanta architectural firm of Finch, Alexander, Barnes, Rothschild and Pascal, and constructed in a contemporary style.

MISSION STATEMENT: A congregation of the Presbyterian Church (USA), joining together in the heart of Atlanta to worship, serve, and be nurtured by God.

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16 The Chapel on Sycamore

318 Sycamore Street, Decatur GA 30030 www.sycamorechapel.com

The Chapel on Sycamore @sycamorechapel

Explore the Chapel on Sycamore Sunday, March 23 at 11am, noon, 1pm, and 2pm

INFORMATION

Learn the history of the building, architecture, and history of this Decatur landmark. The 1899 Romanesque Revival stone church is a landmark in Decatur. Originally First United Methodist Church, it was recently renovated and is now the Chapel on Sycamore. Parking available behind the building, enter on Commerce Drive.

MISSION STATEMENT: The Chapel on Sycamore is a privately owned and operated event space located in downtown Decatur, GA. Although we’re proud of The Chapel’s history as a place of worship, we’re not affiliated with any religion, denomination, or church. Our space is the ideal environment for weddings and other social events, including rehearsal dinners, Mitzvahs, birthday parties, concerts, theater, and other performances. For corporate clients, The Chapel is an intimate setting for offsite meetings, luncheons and lunch-and-learns, or networking events. Similarly, we host many offsite networking and fundraising events for non-profit organizations. Much like our city, The Chapel on Sycamore is a welcoming and inclusive space.

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The Atlanta Voice

633 Pryor St., Atlanta, GA 30312 www.theatlantavoice.com @theatlantavoice

INFORMATION

For more than 50 years, The Atlanta Voice has provided a voice for the voiceless without fear or favor and is proud to continue its legacy as a voice for those who still need a platform to plead their causes. It is the largest audited African American community newspaper in Georgia with over 600 distribution locations throughout the Atlanta metropolitan area. Founded in 1966 by the late Ed Clayton and the late J. Lowell Ware, the paper extended its presence into other cities via The Athens Voice, The Macon Voice, The Pensacola Voice and The Augusta Voice. Today, the original newspaper model is challenged and The Atlanta Voice has continued to evolve as it redefines, redirects and refocuses its efforts to better connect with the community it serves. Publisher Janis Ware took over the operations of the newspaper in 1991 after the death of her father. Ms. Ware said, “The Atlanta Voice is more than just a newspaper…We are online, in print and on-demand with our digital platforms and mobile apps. We are truly a multimedia operation.”

All events require registration and may be subject to change or cancellation. Attendance is at the attendee’s own risk. For more information and to register, visit preserveatl.eventbrite.com.

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Cathedral of St. Philip

2744 Peachtree Road NW Atlanta, GA 30305 www.stphilipscathedral.org @cathedralATL

INFORMATION

Located in downtown Atlanta since 1846, St. Philip’s moved to its current Buckhead location in 1933. Mikell Chapel, designed by Francis Palmer Smith, was finished in 1947. The cathedral nave, also designed by Smith, was dedicated and first used in 1962. Now over 175 years old, the Cathedral of St. Philip seeks to continue its history of service to the City of Atlanta.

MISSION STATEMENT: The Cathedral of St. Philip in Atlanta, Georgia, serves the Gospel of Jesus Christ with grace, excellence, and hospitality. As a community of more than 7,000 members and associates – adults and children, families and individuals – we worship, learn, and serve together.

17 City of Atlanta Historic Preservation Studio

Old Stone Church 470 Candler Park Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30307 www.atlcitydesign.com @atlplanning

The Sanctity of Storytelling: The Importance of Storytelling as a Tool for Historic Preservation Thursday, March 20 at 6:30pm

INFORMATION

The City of Atlanta Historic Preservation Studio will host a panel discussion featuring a range of speakers that have been involved in our recent landmark building and site designations. As the City diversifies and grows the number of landmark buildings and sites across Atlanta, it is vital to use the stories of these places to better understand the built environment. This conversation will center around storytelling as a key component in researching and understanding historic properties, and how translating these stories into active preservation can enhance the experience of the communities that use these designated landmark spaces. Street parking available.

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18 City of Decatur

509 N McDonough St., Decatur, GA 30030 www.decaturga.com

A Femme History of Decatur Sundays, March 9 and 16 at 10:30am

INFORMATION

Agnes Scott College, Leila Ross Wilburn, Elizabeth Wilson, City of Decatur Fire Department. From its earliest days, the nurturing ethos of the feminine spirit has influenced the development of Decatur, leading to a built environment that emphasizes connectivity, nature, and public wellness. As the city has evolved, policies have continued to prioritize community building and families of all kinds. Join us as we explore the femme history of Decatur. Meet on the square at the John Lewis statue. Limited parking available. We encourage taking MARTA to the Decatur Station.

19 City of FairburnDowntown Development Authority (DDA)

15 SW Broad Street, Fairburn, GA 30213 www.fairburn.com

fairburn.city.gov

@CityofFairburn

@fairburn.city.gov

Sharing Our Stories: Downtown Fairburn District Walking Tour Fridays, March 7, 14, and 21 at 10am

INFORMATION

Sharing Our Stories, a historical walking tour of downtown Fairburn, showcases original buildings from the 1800’s, railroad depots, the old Campbell County Courthouse site, relics from the Civil War, and more. Fairburn, a diverse community that shares unique stories of the past, present, and future, is the oldest municipality in old Campbell County, operating under its original charter in 1854. Visitors will explore shops, art, restaurants, and unique experiences such as the Southside Theatre Guild, one of the state’s oldest Theatres. Parking available on-site.

MISSION STATEMENT: To promote economic development and historic preservation in downtown Fairburn offering resources for new and existing businesses while applying smart growth principles in leveraging and diversifying the tax base and resources.

All events require registration and may be subject to change or cancellation. Attendance is at the attendee’s own risk. For more information and to register, visit preserveatl.eventbrite.com.

20 City of Roswell

610 Atlanta Street, Roswell, GA 30075

SouthernTrilogy.com @roswellrecandparks

Roswell Historic District Walking Tour

Saturday, March 15 at 11am

INFORMATION

Roswell is known for the charm and character of its historic district and homes. One of the few metro-Atlanta cities to retain antebellum architecture, guests will discover Roswell history through stories of its earliest structures and founding citizens. Learn Roswell’s unique vision for a planned mill town and then stroll down Mimosa Boulevard to see the original Presbyterian Church and several homes of founding families. Participants may also tour Roswell’s historic house museums of Barrington Hall, Bulloch Hall, and Smith Plantation before or after the walking tour. Street parking available.

MISSION STATEMENT: To provide our citizens with an exceptional quality of life.

21 Clay Cemetery Preservation

42 Clifton Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30317 www.claycemetery.org ClayCemeteryPreservation

Clay Cemetery Preservation Tour

Saturdays, March 8 and 15 at noon Sundays, March 9 and 16 at noon

INFORMATION

Walking tour of the half acre, 200+ grave, pioneer burial ground of historic Clay Cemetery. Illustrates the trajectory of Atlanta in Dekalb history from pioneer settlement to today. This walking tour is on uneven terrain and may be challenging for wheelchair access and mobility.

MISSION STATEMENT: The purpose of Clay Cemetery Preservation shall be to promote the recovery, restoration, and documentation of Kirkwood’s historic Clay Cemetery in a manner ensuring its ongoing preservation to serve those buried there, their descendants, and the Kirkwood neighborhood along with the public at large. Clay Cemetery Preservation also promotes the sharing of information and experience with like-minded cemetery caretakers and preservationists and the education of current and future generations in the preservation of historic graves and cemeteries.

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22 Comprehensive Home Inspections, Inc.

327 St. Paul Avenue SE, Atlanta, GA 30312 www.comprehensivehi.com @comprehensivehi

Postcards from the Field Wednesday, March 5 at 7pm

INFORMATION

Thinking Man’s Inspector Dan distills 34 years and 15,000 buildings into practical knowledge of Building Science, conventional wisdom that isn’t, contractor scams and a dose of Inspector Porn. For anyone interested in how homes should work-and why they don’t.

MISSION STATEMENT: Inspection is our profession.

23 Crestlawn Cemetery

2000 Marietta Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318

History in Atlanta’s Upper West Side: Crestlawn Cemetery Guided Tour Sunday, March 9 at 2pm

INFORMATION

Crestlawn Memorial Park was established as a public burial place in 1916. Situated on approximately 145 acres, replete with rolling hills and established trees, Crestlawn provides a tranquil place to honor the memory of loved ones. The park also includes a variety of blooming trees, shrubbery and seasonal flowers. Adding to the appeal, Crestlawn offers grave sites and a mausoleum with breathtaking views of the Atlanta skyline and other beautiful features throughout the park.

Join us for a tour through the Jewish sections of the cemetery, hearing about residents like Cecil Alexander, Alene Fox Uhry, Rabbi Jacob Rothschild, Herbert Haas, William Breman, Erwin Zaban, Hannabelle Hirsch Goldberg, Sidney Marcus, and more.

Guests should park in the parking area between the Crestlawn office and the duck pond in order to be at the tour on time.

All events require registration and may be subject to change or cancellation. Attendance is at the attendee’s own risk. For more information and to register, visit preserveatl.eventbrite.com.

24 DeKalb History Center

101 E. Court Square, Decatur, GA 30030

www.dekalbhistory.org @dekalbhistorycenter

Decatur Architecture Tour

Tuesdays, March 4 and 18 at 6pm

Tuesday, March 11 at 1pm

INFORMATION

Learn about the architects and architecture of downtown Decatur. This tour will focus on commercial buildings spanning 1920 to 1970. Attendees will see a wide variety of building styles from classical to modern. You will walk away with a new appreciation for the historic buildings found in Downtown Decatur.

Parking options include street parking and parking garages. Discount available at One West Court Square.

MISSION STATEMENT: The DeKalb History Center collects, preserves, and shares the wide-ranging stories of the people and places of DeKalb County.

25 Druid Hills Presbyterian Church

1026 Ponce de Leon Ave. NE Atlanta, GA 30306 www.druidhillspresbyterian.org

Guided Sanctuary Tour

Friday, March 14 at 2pm Sunday, March 16 at 3pm

INFORMATION

This English Gothic-inspired sanctuary was constructed just before WW II. This year, see and hear the magnificent recently restored Aeolian-Skinner organ including a crawl into both chambers. Many ranks of pipes were added to complete the original design. You will learn about scholar architect Frances Palmer Smith and how his work was updated to meet the needs of contemporary worship. You will also enjoy a detailed tour of the stained-glass windows, created using medieval methods. On-site parking is available.

MISSION STATEMENT: Founded in 1883, Druid Hills Presbyterian Church has ministered to the neighborhood 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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26 Early EdgewoodCandler Park BiRacial History Project

470 Candler Park Dr. NE, Atlanta, GA 30307 https://bit.ly/candler-park-biracial-history

Interactive Walking Tour of AfricanAmerican Sites in Candler Park Self-Guided Tour: https://bit.ly/EarlyEdgewood

INFORMATION

This year we are offering our Walking Tour of 1870s-1980s African American Legacy Sites in Candler Park through the online interactive link, a collaboration with the Freedom Park Conservancy and Emory’s Center for Digital Scholarship. Take the self-guided tour on foot, by bike or at home, at a time best for you. On the website you’ll find maps and experience the rich supporting materials there. There are some uneven walking surfaces and please don’t park in the driveway next to the Old Stone Church. Email your questions and comments for the History Project to phoenixflies@preserveatlanta.com.

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

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Center for Puppetry Arts

1404 Spring St NW at 18th Atlanta, GA 30309 www.puppet.org @ctr_puppetry_arts CenterforPuppetryArts

INFORMATION

The Center for Puppetry Arts is a unique cultural treasure — a magical place where children and adults are educated, enlightened and entertained. Since 1978, the Center has introduced millions of visitors to the wonder and art of puppetry and has touched the lives of many through enchanting performances, curriculum-based workshops, and the hands-on Museum, as well as Digital Learning and Outreach Programs.

MISSION STATEMENT: The Center for Puppetry Arts’ mission is to inspire imagination, education and community through the global art of puppetry.

All events require registration and may be subject to change or cancellation. Attendance is at the attendee’s own risk. For more information and to register, visit preserveatl.eventbrite.com.

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City of Refuge

1300 Joseph E. Boone Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30314 www.cityofrefugeatl.org @cityofrefugeatl

Virtual tour: www.vimeo.com/333813246

INFORMATION

City of Refuge is a faith-based environment that helps individuals and families transition out of crisis. Our process takes place in the most dangerous zip code in Atlanta. The needs are great but when like-minded community members, organizations, and volunteers partner together we are able to see amazing things happen. Through supportive services fueled by innovation and collaboration with our on-site partners, City of Refuge seeks to lead individuals and families on an uninterrupted journey to self-sufficiency. We do that by focusing on four key impact areas: Housing, Vocational training Health and Wellness, and Youth development. The Atlanta Preservation Center is proud to partner with City of Refuge each summer when we offer a free week of fun at our Summer Camp, hosted at the L.P Grant Mansion in Grant Park.

MISSION STATEMENT: City of Refuge is a faith-based environment that helps individuals and families transition out of crisis.

27 Easements Atlanta

745 Hansell Street SE, Atlanta, GA 30312

www.easementsatlanta.org @easementsatlanta

Tour the Roosevelt Historic Apartment Homes

Tuesday, March 4 at 1pm

INFORMATION

Join Easements Atlanta for a guided tour of Roosevelt High School in Grant Park. The school was opened in 1925 as Girls High School and was renamed for President Franklin D. Roosevelt when the school became co-educational in 1947. The property was rehabilitated into apartments in the 1980s and is now known as The Roosevelt. The campus is a contributing site to the Grant Park Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places and is protected in perpetuity by a preservation easement. On this tour, we will explore the campus and learn about the history of the school, key architectural features, and Easements Atlanta’s role in the stewardship of the property.

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. Please learn more about Easements Atlanta at our website or contact us via email at director@easementsatlanta.org.

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28

The Ecology District

552 Oliver Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30314 @LindsayStreetPark

English Avenue Ecology District Park Tour

Saturday, March 22 at 11am

INFORMATION

Tour the English Avenue Ecology District’s Lindsay Street Park, the first “park with purpose” in the country. It opened in fall of 2015, followed by Kathryn Johnston Memorial Park located on a tributary of Proctor Creek. Learn more about the duality of “parks with purpose” and the triple bottom effect that has been created by this unique park for underserved communities. Parking available on-site.

MISSION STATEMENT: The Green Team of English Avenue’s mission is to cultivate a thriving and sustainable community in West Atlanta by harnessing the power of parks, gardens and greenspaces. We aim to develop, train and empower residents to become environmental justice leaders and green infrastructure specialists. Ultimately driving economic growth and strengthening community resilience.

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The Edward C. Peters House (SCAD’s Ivy Hall)

179 Ponce de Leon Avenue Atlanta, GA 30308

www.scad.edu

INFORMATION

The Edward C. Peters House, designed by architect Gottfried L. Norman, was built in 1883. An award-winning architectural treasure, it has emerged as a writing and cultural arts center that offers a creative learning environment for the university’s writing programs, a gracious retreat for scholars-in-residence, and a valuable resource for the Atlanta community. In 2000, the Atlanta Preservation Center was instrumental in leading the preservation effort for this home, and it is now recognized by its listing on the National Register of Historic Places and local designation by the City of Atlanta as a Landmark Building.

MISSION STATEMENT: The Savannah College of Art & Design exists to prepare talented students for professional careers, emphasizing learning through individual attention in a positively oriented university environment.

All events require registration and may be subject to change or cancellation. Attendance is at the attendee’s own risk. For more information and to register, visit preserveatl.eventbrite.com.

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Forward Arts Foundation

3130 Slaton Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30305 www.swancoachhouse.com

INFORMATION

Built in 1931, the Swan Coach House once served as the garage for the Swan House, one of the most successful residential designs and landscapes of architect Philip Trammell Shutze. 51 years ago, while retaining much of the original style, the Forward Arts Foundation opened the Swan Coach House Restaurant, Gift Shop and Art Gallery with proceeds going to promote the visual arts in Atlanta.

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

29 First Church of Christ, Scientist

150 15th Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 www.christianscienceatlanta.com

Organ Recital Friday, March 28 at 10am

INFORMATION

First Church of Christ, Scientist, Atlanta, which is a major landmark in Midtown is excited to share our 112-year-old church with the community. A brief history of the church will be shared followed by an organ recital. Our organist, Don Land, will be demonstrating the beautiful quality and resonant tones of our newly renovated 1957 Moller organ for attendees. Parking available on-site.

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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30 The Fox Theatre

660 Peachtree Street NE Atlanta, GA 30308

www.foxtheatre.org

@TheFoxTheatre

Fox Theatre Architecture and History Tour

Monday, March 24 at 10am

INFORMATION

Step back in time to the golden era of the movie palace at the Fox Theatre! Your tour will take you through Ancient Egypt and the Middle East as you learn about the history of the Shriner Organization and movie mogul William Fox. See why the city of Atlanta cried out to “Save the Fox!” from the wrecking ball in the 1970s and fall in love with the theatre under a canopy of stars. On-street and paid parking available.

MISSION STATEMENT: To preserve and share the Fox Theatre.

31 Fulton Cotton Mill Lofts

with The Stacks at Fulton Cotton Mill and The Patch Works Art & History Center

170 Boulevard SE, Atlanta, GA 30312

www.thepatchworks.org

Historic Fulton Bag & Cotton Mills

Guided Tour

Saturdays, March 8, 15, and 22 at 1pm

INFORMATION

Fulton Cotton Mill Lofts, The Stacks at Fulton Cotton Mill, and The Patch Works invite you on a guided walking tour of Cabbagetown’s historic Fulton Bag & Cotton Mills, which from 1996 to 2008 was rehabilitated and converted into a residential community. Learn about “The Mill” — its founding; its years of growth and prosperity, and its eventual downfall; its labor unrest; and its race relations — and also come to better understand the people who once lived in its mill town: Fulton Mill Village. This is a gated community. Please use the front entrance on Boulevard and go through the guard gate.

MISSION STATEMENT: The mission of The Patch Works Art & History Center is to preserve, sustain, and maintain the historical identity, relevance, and integrity of Atlanta’s 150-year old Cabbagetown — a 19th-century mill-town community impacted by modern urban development — through exhibits of history, local art, and community-based public programs and events.

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All events require registration and may be subject to change or cancellation. Attendance is at the attendee’s own risk. For more information and to register, visit preserveatl.eventbrite.com.

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Fulton County Courthouse

136 Pryor Street SW Atlanta, GA 30303 www.fultonclerk.org

INFORMATION

Constructed between 1911 and 1914, the Futon County Courthouse is a wonderful example of neoclassical revival/Beaux Arts classicism architecture. Designed by Atlanta-based architect A. Ten Eyck Brown (who also designed the Municipal Building/ City Hall in Rome, Georgia ) and the Atlanta firm Morgan and Dillon, the building today is officially known as the Lewis R. Slaton Courthouse and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

32 Garden Hills

2890 N. Fulton Drive NE, Atlanta, GA 30305

The Beverly Hills Enclave of Buckhead’s Garden Hills Saturdays, March 8 and 22 at 10am

INFORMATION

The Beverly Hills Subdivision is one of the first sections built in Buckhead’s historic Garden Hills neighborhood. With only two main curvilinear streets, Delmont and Sheridan Drive, it included the land for two of the neighborhood’s institutional landmarks, North Fulton High School (1932- Now the Atlanta International School) and Garden Hills Elementary School (1938). On this tour you will see the exterior of both schools. You will also see several apartment houses, including the Alhambra Apartments, a terrific example of the “exotic” architectural style popular in the 1920’s, and the Beverly Hills Inn apartments, which were initially built as a boarding house in 1929 for WWI widows. Please park at Atlanta International School, 2890 N. Fulton Drive

MISSION STATEMENT: To promote the preservation of Atlanta’s architecturally, historically and culturally significant buildings, neighborhoods and landscapes through education and advocacy.

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33 Gene Kansas Commercial Real Estate

145 Auburn Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30303 www.genekansas.com

District V “Honor” Mural and Constellations Tour

Friday, March 14 at 3pm

INFORMATION

Built in 1912, 145 Auburn Avenue has been home to a wide variety of businesses including the longest-running African-American daily newspaper in our country’s history, a vibrant jazz club hosting the era’s most prominent musicians, and the lesser known, but widely influential District V Girl Scout Troop — the first AfricanAmerican troop in Atlanta. Founded in 1943, District V cultivated young women who were at the forefront of the Civil Rights Movement and the Atlanta Student Movement. The newly unveiled “Honor” Mural seeks to highlight the lifetime of work that troop member Rosalyn Pope shared and serve as inspiration for future generations. Come see what’s possible when you conserve, protect, and care for history and culture. Street parking available.

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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Georgia Air & Space Museum

2000 Airport Road Atlanta, GA 30341

www.georgiaairandspacemuseum.org @InspireAviationFoundation @InspireAviatio1

MISSION STATEMENT: In the digital age, the generations that define us can learn just as much at home about aviation and space as they can from a traditional museum. But passion will never be sparked in a living room. The time has come to change lives through a model as dynamic and inspirational as aerospace itself. The Georgia Air and Space Museum is a bold, new concept to connect with the inner child in everyone that has ever dreamed of the freedom of flight.

All events require registration and may be subject to change or cancellation. Attendance is at the attendee’s own risk. For more information and to register, visit preserveatl.eventbrite.com.

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Georgia Works

275 Pryor St SW, Atlanta, GA 30303 www.georgiaworks.net @georgia_works @georgia.works

INFORMATION

Our goal is to take chronically homeless men and help them overcome their barriers, change them as human beings, making them productive and self-sufficient individuals. Each Georgia Works participant is housed at our facility for up to a year while they participate in transitional work. All participants renounce dependency and remain drug and alcohol-free. Personal support, case management, and workforce training is offered throughout the program. We also provide AA/NA Classes, GED classes, support in obtaining a driver’s licenses, help setting up a bank account, and life skill preparation courses.

MISSION STATEMENT: Georgia Works ends homelessness, criminal recidivism and dependency through programs aimed at personal development in good habits, work ethic and character. Our goal is selfsufficiency.

34 Georgia Battlefields Association

133 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA 30303 www.georgiabattlefields.org georgiabattlefields

Civil War Atlanta

Downtown Walking Tour Saturday, March 8 and 22 at 1pm

INFORMATION

Join us for a walking tour of sites where many wartime photos of Atlanta were taken. This tour will last approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes and is limited to 25 participants. Meeting point is convenient to Peachtree Center MARTA station.

MISSION STATEMENT: The objectives of Georgia Battlefields Association are the acquisition, study, preservation, and dissemination of knowledge of Civil War battlefields in Georgia.

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35 Georgia Capitol Museum

206 Washington Street, Atlanta GA 30334 www.libs.uga.edu/capitolmuseum @capitolmuseum @gacapitolmuseum

Georgia State Capitol Tour

Friday, March 21 at 2pm

INFORMATION

Learn more about the Georgia State Capitol building and the people memorialized there in portraiture on this 90-minute tour. Your tour will lead you through the second, third, and fourth floor, ending in the legislative galleries. After the tour, you are invited to conduct a self-guided visit to the museum’s exhibits on the fourth floor. Paid parking is available in the lots and streets surrounding the Capitol. NR

36 Georgia Department of Community Affairs, Historic Preservation Division

www.dca.georgia.gov

Virtual Talk: An Introduction to the National Register of Historic Places & Historic Property Research Thursday, March 13 at 10am https://bit.ly/PF25DCA

INFORMATION

Join Seth Boles and Don Rooney from the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, Historic Preservation Division, and Erica Hague from the Atlanta History Center for a two-hour webinar adventure into the world of historic place documentation.

The presentation will provide an introduction to the National Register of Historic Places, offer guidance in understanding a property’s significance and integrity, and outline the process for pursuing a National Register nomination. The presentation will get anyone interested in nominating or historic property research off to a great start by pointing to specific resources available at the Kenan Research Center at the Atlanta History Center. as well as to other helpful resources for documenting your historic property in Georgia.

All events require registration and may be subject to change or cancellation. Attendance is at the attendee’s own risk. For more information and to register, visit preserveatl.eventbrite.com.

37 Georgia Institute of Technology Library

260 4th Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30332 library.gatech.edu @gtlibraryandclough @gtlibrary

Redefining Atlanta’s Mid-Century Skyline: John Portman and the Development of Peachtree Center Thursday, March 20 at 11am

INFORMATION

Join the curator of Georgia Tech Library’s newest exhibit on College of Design alum, John Portman, for a guided tour and discussion. Learn about the inspiration for the exhibit as well as the influence Portman’s Tech education had on his design. See one of a kind works from Portman and his firm, John Portman & Associates, and learn about the role he played shaping Atlanta’s physical spaces. The exhibit gallery is located on the first floor of the Georgia Tech Library’s Price Gilbert Building.

MISSION STATEMENT: The Georgia Tech Library defines excellence in the creation, preservation, curation, and connection of scholarship. Through this work we create new paths of learning, knowledge, information, and resources to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition.

38 Georgia Institute of Technology School of Architecture

327 St. Paul Avenue SE, Atlanta, GA 30312 arch.gatech.edu @GT.SoA

Augmented Reality and Machine Learning for the Preservation of Wooden Structures

Wednesday, March 26 at 6pm

INFORMATION

In historic preservation, traditional glossary resources pertaining to material deterioration (such as books and reports) are static, require prior knowledge of deterioration, and are often excessively complicated. This research addresses those challenges by developing a dynamic, webbased platform that facilitates targeted searching and exploratory learning. This hands-on workshop will introduce an innovative interactive glossary for wood deterioration tailored for historic preservation, fostering targeted searches, exploratory learning, and improved analysis and treatment of wooden structures.

MISSION STATEMENT: Embedded in Atlanta and situated in a Tier 1 research institution, the Georgia Tech School of Architecture combines research, technology, and design to form a well-rounded, interdisciplinary, future-focused education as students prepare to make an impact on the built environment.

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39 Georgia Senate

www.legis.ga.gov/senate

Georgia State Senate

The Georgia Capitol/Senate Chamber Pre-Restoration Tour

Saturday, March 22 at noon

INFORMATION

The Georgia Senate is composed of 56 senators who meet at the Capital each year for 40 days. The Georgia Capitol is listed on the National Register and is currently going through a massive restoration process. Come and see our Georgia marble floors, steps, and facing for walls to a height of several feet. Then get a tour from the Senate’s Sergeant at Arms and see the preservation of this space and its oak paneling and Renaissance motifs with an Eastlake Victorian influence. This a phenomenal way to our civic process during Session and learn more about our Capitol and its preservation. It is recommended that attendees park at 80 Memorial Drive, S.W., located at the corner of Memorial Drive and Capitol Avenue.

MISSION STATEMENT: Composed of 56 members elected every two years, the Georgia Senate meets over a non-consecutive 40-day period beginning in mid-January to set the state’s annual operating budget and to create and amend a variety of laws on topics ranging from healthcare to public safety.

40 Georgia State University

327 St Paul Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30312

Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis’s Contributions to Historic Preservation Friday, March 14 at 6pm

INFORMATION

Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis was a staunch advocate of historic preservation — from the restoration of the White House to saving New York City’s Grand Central Station. After a screening of “A Tour of the White House with Mrs. John F. Kennedy,” Dr. Stuart Noel will highlight some of the most significant preservation and restoration projects she directed, supported, and championed.

All events require registration and may be subject to change or cancellation. Attendance is at the attendee’s own risk. For more information and to register, visit preserveatl.eventbrite.com.

41 Georgia State University Library’s Special Collections & Archives

100 Decatur Street, Atlanta, GA 30303 library.gsu.edu/special-collections @gsu_library

Historic Harlots of Old Atlanta Saturday, March 8 at 1pm

INFORMATION

First, tourgoers will meet up with their tour guide on the corner of Decatur and Collins Streets in the heart of Georgia State University’s downtown campus — at the very gateway of the now-vanished prostitution district. Next, we’ll go inside the Georgia State University Library for a presentation of the bawdy brothels that lined Downtown Atlanta’s Collins Street from the late 1800s to the early 1900s—showcasing tantalizing tidbits from newspapers, census records, city directories, property records, maps, and more. Lastly, we’ll walk the street (well, not like that!) and transport our imaginations back to those bygone days when sin and Southern hospitality went hand in hand – with tales of madams and their painted ladies (some classy, some brassy, but always sassy), the shenanigans and scandals, the political complexities of the turn-of-the-century prostitution trade, and what finally brought the Collins district to its demise after a 40-year run. Transportation guide available at https://lib.gsu.edu/HHATLtour.

MISSION STATEMENT: The University Library’s mission is to support Georgia State University’s academic teaching, research, and service goals by providing access to quality resources, offering expertise in research and critical thinking skills, and creating a vibrant learning environment that inspires and engages the university community.

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42 GlenCastle

750 Glenwood Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30316 www.glencastleatl.com

GlenCastle Creative Offices

Saturday, March 15 at 11am

INFORMATION

Hidden in plain sight overlooking downtown Atlanta, the City’s first working prison farm encompassed acres of land adjacent to Grant Park, including portions of what is now I-20 and the adjacent retail center. The first building was built in 1896, and subsequent buildings in the next decade, but the complex was only used as a prison for 30 years.

Built by the prisoners, the buildings feature unique concrete and stone construction. In 2020, all three buildings (the Stockade, the Stables, and the Forge) were fully renovated in a partnership of Urban Realty Partners/Tecton, with tenants ranging from an event space to creative tech offices. Come along to learn about the layers of the building’s history and materials, and the challenges of the renovation, with neighbor and architect Sarah Butler of Praxis3 Architecture.

Tour is about 1.5 hours. Free street parking is available.

43 Gregor Turk Studio

with the Blandtown Neighborhood Association

1334 English Street, Atlanta, GA 30318

www.gregorturk.com @gregorturk gregor.turk.77

Walking Tour of Blandtown and Open Studio

Wednesday, March 5 at 2:30pm

INFORMATION

Blandtown on Atlanta’s Westside is booming, but few know the neighborhood by its proper name, nor its history. Learn more about Blandtown through a neighborhood walk. The tour starts at one of the last remaining original Blandtown homes, now an artist studio. Featured in the studio is artwork created in response to the history and development of the neighborhood.

MISSION STATEMENT: This program features artwork created as part of the Reclaim/Proclaim Blandtown exhibition which was supported in part by the Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs.

All events require registration and may be subject to change or cancellation. Attendance is at the attendee’s own risk. For more information and to register, visit preserveatl.eventbrite.com.

44 The Hapeville Depot Museum

www.hapevilledepot.org

Hapeville Depot Museum and Visitor Center @hapevilledepotmuseum

Hapeville: A Walk Through History

Saturday, March 8 at 1pm

620 South Central Avenue, Hapeville

INFORMATION

Come on a walk of Downtown Hapeville with Historian Lisa Flaherty. On this onemile tour, guests will learn about Hapeville’s historic connections to the railroad, early aviation, the arts and more. Enjoy a leisurely stroll that will make stops at a diverse array of architectural landmarks. Street parking is available nearby, across the train tracks and at Jess Lucas Park.

Hapeville Depot Museum Tour

Saturday, March 22 at 2pm

620 South Central Avenue, Hapeville

INFORMATION

Join Hapeville Depot Museum Director Samantha Singleton on a guided tour of a restored 1890 depot. Experience a variety of interactive exhibits including the Civil Rights history of the Atlanta Assembly Plant where guests can pick up a phone and listen to former workers’ recorded stories. Plus, get a behind the scenes look at research for upcoming exhibits. Street parking is available nearby, across the train tracks and at Jess Lucas Park.

MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Hapeville Depot Museum is to preserve Hapeville’s 1890 train depot and present Hapeville history through immersive exhibits which combine history and art. NR

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45 The Healey Building

57 Forsyth St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30303

www.healeycondos.org @healeybuilding

Jewel of the Fairlie-Poplar District:

Tour the Healey Building Saturday, March 22 at noon

INFORMATION

Discover one of Atlanta’s architectural jewels. Join us for an insider’s tour of the 1914 neo-gothic Healey Building, home to Atlanta’s most beautiful lobby! This one-hour guided tour offers an experience of the interior and exterior of this National Register-listed site. Guests will enjoy exploring inside and outside the 16-story building, which was designed by noted Atlanta architect W.T. Downing, including its rotunda, lobby and mezzanine levels, an overview of the exterior highlights, a peek at the historic barber shop and/or one of its residences, and a view of the city from the top floor.

Grant Park Conservancy

PO Box 89189, Atlanta, GA 30312 grantpark.atlanta @gpconservancy @grantparkatl

INFORMATION

The Grant Park is an oasis of greenspace in the heart of America’s greatest city, serving the entire region. The Grant Park Conservancy works to create a world-class park by restoring and preserving its historic importance and features while providing venues for active and passive recreation.

MISSION STATEMENT: The Grant Park Conservancy is committed to the restoration, beautification and maintenance of historic Grant Park.

All events require registration and may be subject to change or cancellation. Attendance is at the attendee’s own risk. For more information and to register, visit preserveatl.eventbrite.com.

46 Historic Denver

www.historicdenver.org @historic_denver_inc

Preserving the Mile High City

Wednesday, March 12 at noon

Virtual Tour: https://bit.ly/PF25Denver

INFORMATION

Join us for an hour-long virtual conversation about the history of Denver’s preservation movement, and how a young city was able to learn from a 27-block demolition, and continues to advocate for the re-use of historic buildings. Speakers representing the city, Historic Denver, a grassroots preservation non-profit, and local architects will discuss some of the strategies used to advocate for historic places.

MISSION STATEMENT: As Denver’s leading community-driven voice for historic places, Historic Denver works every day to protect and promote Denver’s historic places in support of our diverse, dynamic and distinctive city.

47 Historic Oakland Foundation

248 Oakland Ave. SE, Atlanta, GA 30312 www.oaklandcemetery.com @oaklandcemetery ocatl

Behind the Stones: Preservation at Oakland Cemetery

Mondays, March 3, 10, 17, and 24 at 11am

INFORMATION

Join Historic Oakland Foundation for a oneof-a-kind tour of Atlanta’s most famous burial ground. On this tour you will learn about the materials used to make headstones, why they break down over time, and how we care for them. Street and paid parking nearby.

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 island of tranquility in the heart of the city.

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48 Historic Howell Station

1150 Niles Ave. NW, Atlanta, GA 30318

www.historichowellstation.org

@HistoricHowellStation

Tour Historic Howell

Station Neighborhood

Thursday, March 27 at 2pm

INFORMATION

Our tour will start at the M-28 Church with a history of the neighborhood and then explore several streets within the historical core. Previously surrounded by industrial sites, the community now finds itself in the center of mixed-use development and on the edge of Atlanta’s largest park, Westside Park. We will discuss the changing patterns of Atlanta’s neighborhoods and the need to seek a balance between historical preservation and development. We will note homes built from 1901 through 1930 as we walk the tree-lined streets of Howell Station.

MISSION STATEMENT: To promote an enriched environment for the citizens of Howell Station and to pursue initiatives that maintain the well-being of the community. We also seek to continue an awareness of the value of Howell Station as a neighborhood that has contributed to the vitality of Atlanta for over 100 years and remains viable and desirable.

49 Historic South-View Cemetery

1990 Jonesboro Road SE Atlanta, Georgia 30315 www.southviewcemetery.com

Women of South-View

Saturday, March 15 at 4:30pm

INFORMATION

Walking tour with actors portraying the lives of significant women buried at SouthView. Parking available on site.

MISSION STATEMENT: To promote the historical preservation of the non-perpetual care section of South-View Cemetery, to record, interpret, restore and preserve the art, history, and environment of Historic South-View, to educate the public on the value and historic importance of Historic South-View and those interred therein and to perform all other acts necessary or incidental to the attainment of and related to the forgoing purposes.

All events require registration and may be subject to change or cancellation. Attendance is at the attendee’s own risk. For more information and to register, visit preserveatl.eventbrite.com.

50 Historic Saint Mark AME

491 James B. Brawley Dr. NW Atlanta, GA 30318 www.thebelovedcommunityinc.com @saintmarks101

What Are We Saving and Why?

Tuesday, March 4 at 7pm Thursdays, March 13 and 20 at 7pm Friday, March 28 at 7pm

INFORMATION

Old St. Mark AME Church is a site that is broadly known and recognized by the neighborhood and other nearby residents, as it has served as a focus of activity, a gathering spot, and a specific point of reference in the urban fabric of the city (primarily as a house of worship) beginning in 1920 as Western Heights Baptist Church. In 1938, the Western Heights Baptist Church, an English Avenue White Congregation, dedicated the old historic St. Mark AME Church building at 491 James P Brawley Dr NW. In 1948, St. Mark AME Church, a Black congregation, held its dedication service in this huge stone edifice.

MISSION STATEMENT: The vision of The Beloved Community is to provide a point of contact by which all residents, public and private institutions are able to contribute to and participate in equitable redevelopment of the Westside beloved community.

51 History Afoot Atlanta

1 Margaret Mitchell Square Atlanta, GA 30303 historyafootatlanta.com @historyafootatlanta

Hearing More Voices: Women’s Roles in Downtown Atlanta

Wednesday, March 19 at 10:30am 127 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA 30303

INFORMATION

Interested in life in Atlanta for women? Join us for a walk through downtown, thinking about how women experienced the same city around the turn of the 20th century. Atlanta grew rapidly in the years after 1890 and life for women was changing as well. We will consider roles for women to work in the city, ways women impacted their community and tell the stories of some dynamic women who changed the city with historic buildings as our reminder of the past. Meet in the plaza in front of the Central Atlanta Fulton Public Library. Take MARTA or park in nearby lots. Tour will be offered rain or shine, so bring an umbrella.

MISSION STATEMENT: To provide engaging and accurate walking tours and events that tell Atlanta history stories, expanding the narrative of stories told and using the skills of trained public historians.

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52 Hotel Clermont

789 Ponce de Leon Avenue

Atlanta, GA 30306

www.hotelclermont.com

@hotelclermont

Tour the Hotel Clermont Thursday, March 6 at 1pm

INFORMATION

Completed on June 17, 1924 by the Shelverton Construction Company, the Bonaventure Arms Apartments originally boasted 85 units. Built in the Georgian revival style, the building converted into the Clermont Hotel in 1939, catering to travelers along Ponce de Leon Avenue. The building is constructed of concrete with twelve inch thick brick curtain walls laid in a Flemishbond.

In 1965, the Clermont Lounge 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 Standards for Rehabilitation. It represents an appreciation for our past that solidifies that it has a great future. Join us for a tour of this incredible space!

53 Insight Cultural Tourism

503 Peeples St. SW, Atlanta, GA 30310

@insightculturaltourism

West End History Walking Tour

Saturday, March 8 at 9am

INFORMATION

This walking tour will explore the West End historic district, Atlanta’s oldest neighborhood, an area which predates the founding of the city itself and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Tour will start at the Hammonds House Museum. Parking is available on-site.

MISSION STATEMENT: Insight Cultural Tourism uses tourism to develop understanding between diverse communities.

All events require registration and may be subject to change or cancellation. Attendance is at the attendee’s own risk. For more information and to register, visit preserveatl.eventbrite.com.

The Tara Theatre

DEBUT

The Tara Theatre was opened July 10, 1968 by Loew’s Theatres who also owned the Lowe’s Grand downtown — site of the world premiere of Gone With The Wind in 1939 — and named the Tara as a nod to that. Designed in modernist architecture, it was the last movie palace to open in Atlanta, featuring a single 60-foot screen and 1,000 seats. The building’s construction utilized precast concrete, not unlike the method used for bridges and overpasses.

The Tara played its namesake film for the grand opening and over its first years featured titles such as Lion In The Winter, Oliver!, The Graduate, and 1776. By 1976, with distribution models changing and multiplex cinemas on the rise, the theatre was split into two auditoriums just in time to be the site of Atlanta’s premiere of Star Wars in 1977 and the world premiere of Smokey and the Bandit on May 13, 1977. One record-holding title at the Tara is The Gods Must Be Crazy in 1980, which played for an entire year.

In September 1980, local cinema proprietor, George LeFont took over the theatre and made it an art house cinema exhibiting independent, foreign, classic and otherwise art films such as Kagemusha (1980), Amadeus (1985), This Is Spinal Tap (1984), Purple Rain (1984), Stop Making Sense (1985), She’s Gotta Have It (1986), Platoon (1987), and

Do The Right Thing (1989), but perhaps the most infamous film was Caligula (1981) that had already been controversial and finally deemed showable by federal courts, and the Fulton County solicitor at the time confiscated it from the Tara anyway amid its extremely popular run. The battle dragged out for months, but ultimately LeFont triumphed in court. The solicitor went on to lose re-election. LeFont also expanded the building for the first time in 1983 adding an additional 335-seat auditorium (now known as auditorium 4) with some additional back-office space.

By 1990, the theatre changed hands a couple times and ended up with United Artists, who in the mid-90’s split the western-most auditorium once more into two more auditoriums and added a corridor down the exterior of the building to access the newly created auditorium 1 to the north of the newly numbered auditorium 2. By 2002, United Artists became a part of Regal Entertainment Group. Soon after, Regal remodeled to incorporate and streamline modern details in trim, accents and fixtures as well as Regal corporate colors.

Despite the changes in ownership, future companies continued to run the theatre as an arthouse cinema in the tradition started by LeFont and that tradition continues today, with the Tara having been Atlanta’s longestrunning art house cinema now for 45 years.

Over the 1990’s and early 2000’s, as independent films became more popular, the Tara became especially know known for being the exclusive place in Atlanta to introduce audiences to break-out films like The Blair Witch Project (1999), My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002), Chicago (2002), Slumdog Millionaire (2008), and The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014).

The only limit to our realization of tomorrow is our doubts of today.”

— Charles Kane, Citizen Kane

Regal Cinemas, while in bankruptcy reorganizing, started closing about 10% of their locations nationwide, with the Tara being the first of many when it abruptly closed in November of 2022 for the first time since opening in July of 1968.

REVIVAL

It was announced in February of 2023 that some of the team behind the Plaza Theatre including Christopher Escobar, Mike Spaeth, Richard Martin, Kristin Anderson, Jonny and Gayle Rej, Matt Rowles, and Michael Furlinger were being joined by some new investors, including MagnaTech Electronics owner Steve Krams and Atlanta Jewish Film Festival executive and artistic director, Kenny Blank, were able to reequip, refurnish and reopen on May 25, 2023. Between February and May, there was an outpouring of support from the community where people both prepurchased ticket vouchers and donated their dollars and movie memorabilia (to help redecorate) in order to help reopen the theatre. In honor of some of the people that have made the Tara what it is today, auditoriums 1 through 4

have been named after four people: Longtime GM Eddie Parrot (until 2022); Jack Halpern, the property owner who was willing to offer a lower lease than other re-purposing prospective tenants were willing to pay; Kenny Blank, who stepped up and helped in a variety of ways to get the Tara re-opened; and of course, George LeFont. For the grand re-opening, Eddie, Jack, Kenny and one of George’s daughters were able to be in attendance for the unveiling of their auditoriums. In addition to the newly acquired midcentury-style furniture, and the community-donated posters, the lobby is decorated by a rotating collection of different restored film including projectors, cameras, editing and audio equipment on loan from Magna-Tech Electronic.

STAR PLAYERS

The Tara has played host to notable such actors Ethan and Maya Hawke, musicians the Indigo Girls, writer/director Francis Ford Coppola, actor/director Bill Duke, cinematographer Roger Deakins — and this is just since 2023. Over the years, it has also hosted Prince, Michael Jackson, and President Jimmy Carter for different screening and events. The Tara continues to play home to the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival, as it had for over a decade, and recently, the Atlanta Film Festival, BronzeLens Film Festival, Atlanta Greek Film Festival, and Atlanta Indian Film Festival.

Acting is not just about entertaining, it’s about shining a light on the dark corners of society and making a difference.”

— Charles Laughton

54 Institute of Classical Architecture & Art, SE Chapter

130 West Paces Ferry Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30305 www.classist-se.org @icaasoutheast

Rediscovering Shutze’s Swan House Saturday, March 22 at 9am

Tour Philip Shutze’s Swan House like you have never seen it before. Please join Brandon Ingram, founder of C. Brandon Ingram Design, at the Atlanta History Center as he discusses the architecture of the Swan House through the eyes of an architect. Participants will take a close look at the exterior and the interior, discussing the inspiration and precedent that guided Shutze’s design. A particular focus will be the wealth of interior detail, ornamentation, and finishes. Also, participants will learn about Shutze’s collaborator, decorator Ruby Ross Wood. Feel free to bring your sketchbook and pencil and remain after the tour to sketch the Swan House. Parking is available on site at the Atlanta History Center.

MISSION STATEMENT: The Southeast Chapter is dedicated to advancing the practice and appreciation of classical architecture and art of our region. The Southeast Chapter fulfills this mission by educating, celebrating, and creating excellence in our craft, artistic expressions, and endeavors.

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55 Kennesaw Historic Preservation Commission

2529 J.O. Stephenson Avenue Kennesaw, GA 30144 www.kennesaw-ga.gov/hpc City of Kennesaw Government @cityofkennesawga

Downtown Kennesaw Walking Tour Saturday, March 22 at 10am

INFORMATION

Founded as a railroad stop in the 1830’s, what was once called “Big Shanty” has grown into Kennesaw, a bustling suburb of Atlanta. In this walking tour of Downtown Kennesaw, learn about how the city has grown and changed during its almost 200-year history. Learn about the Medals of Honor awarded for action that started in Kennesaw, the historic structures that still stand in the heart of downtown, the transportation links that have helped North Georgia grow, and unique incidents and stories from the city’s past. Parking is available on site.

MISSION STATEMENT: The purpose of the Historic Preservation Commission is to promote historic preservation, educate the public about the importance of historic preservation, monitor the condition of all historic properties and structures, and review and provide decisions on all applications which involve changes in exterior architectural appearance or exterior environmental appearance within the historic districts.

56 Kennesaw Cemetery Preservation Foundation

3000 Cemetery Street, Kennesaw, GA 30144 kennesawcemetery.org

Kennesaw Cemetery Preservation Foundation @kennesawcemetery

Kennesaw City Cemetery

Walking Tour Saturday, March 22 at 1pm

INFORMATION

Since 1863, the Kennesaw City Cemetery has been the final resting place of some of Kennesaw’s most important citizens. During this tour, learn about the Kennesaw residents who have helped create the modern community. In addition, the tour will cover recent updates at the cemetery and some future plans. Parking is available on site.

MISSION STATEMENT: The Kennesaw Cemetery Preservation Foundation, Inc. works in partnership with the Kennesaw Cemetery Preservation Commission to preserve and restore the cemetery, a historical and valuable resource located in the heart of downtown Kennesaw’s Historic District.

All events require registration and may be subject to change or cancellation. Attendance is at the attendee’s own risk. For more information and to register, visit preserveatl.eventbrite.com.

57 Kronberg Urbanists + Architects

887 Wylie St. SE, Atlanta, GA 30316 www.kronbergua.com @kronbergua

Tour the Bearden Temple AME and KUA Studio Wednesday, March 12 at 6pm

INFORMATION

Come learn about the adaptive reuse of this historic building, constructed in 1922 as the Bearden Temple AME Church. The church and its location are significant to the history of the development of the Reynoldstown area of Atlanta. The innovative rehabilitation project retained the church’s historic exterior and its beautiful stained glass windows. Although the interior is now repurposed as office space, the chancel area also has been left intact. Neighborhood street parking is available.

MISSION STATEMENT: Kronberg Urbanists + Architects is a multidisciplinary design studio that utilizes architecture, urban design, real estate development, and policy to make neighborhoods better.

58 Landmark Preservation

327 St. Paul Avenue SE, Atlanta, GA 30312

www.landmarkpreservationllc.com @landmarkpreservation @landmarkpreservationllc

Preservation in Atlanta: Presentation at the L.P. Grant Mansion Thursday, March 27 at 6pm

INFORMATION

Come and hear from Landmark Preservation’s co-founder Greg Jacobs about the preservation work being done in Atlanta, including the ongoing restoration at the L.P. Grant Mansion and Westview Cemetery Abbey. Landmark Preservation is restoring the Oddfellows Building’s exterior, including masonry, rehabilitation or replacement of the windows, and the ornamentation. Greg Jacobs will discuss this work in detail and share how the preservation of this building is significant in multiple ways for Atlanta and beyond.

MISSION STATEMENT: Landmark Preservation, LLC is dedicated to the preservation of historic structures and sites that represent the fabric of America’s architectural heritage. Based in Savannah, Georgia, with a satellite office at the Atlanta Preservation Center, our team of historic preservationists has worked around the country on projects ranging from significant public structures to museums that are open to the public.

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59 Little 5 Points Business Association

1083 Austin Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30307 www.l5pbiz.com @l5pbiz

Little 5 Points: A History of Atlanta’s Original, Off-Beat Community Sunday, March 9 at noon

INFORMATION

Little 5 Points (L5P) was one of the first commercial districts outside of downtown Atlanta. This walking tour covers the history and architecture of L5P, from its earliest beginnings in the late 1800’s until the present, with a focus on the community activism that brought about the revival in the late 1960’s and early 1970’s. Tour begins at the L5P Community Center. Street parking is available near the intersection of Austin Ave and Euclid Ave.

MISSION STATEMENT: The L5P Business Association’s mission is to promote the business interests of our members by educating them, providing networking opportunities, organizing events, marketing, promoting, and shaping L5P’s future while preserving our historic off-beat neighborhood.

PARTNER SPOTLIGHT

Grant Park Neighborhood Association

PO Box 89235, Atlanta, GA 30312 www.grantpark.org @GrantParkGPNA @gpnaatlanta

INFORMATION

The Association to Revive Grant Park (ARGP) began in 1973 for neighbors to help realize the potential of our historic in-town neighborhood. The association’s purpose was to help preserve and promote Grant Park as a viable community. In 1975, ARGP was incorporated as a non-profit organization, and in the late 1980’s the name was changed to the Grant Park Neighborhood Association (GPNA). Today, GPNA brings together residents of Grant Park who are interested in promoting, protecting, and strengthening the neighborhood.

MISSION STATEMENT: Preserve the historic legacy of our Grant Park neighborhood; Promote the diversity of our Grant Park neighborhood today; Protect the greenspaces of our Grant Park neighborhood for future generations to enjoy.

All events require registration and may be subject to change or cancellation. Attendance is at the attendee’s own risk. For more information and to register, visit preserveatl.eventbrite.com.

PARTNER SPOTLIGHT

Homeowners

Erik Lavalle and Tom Klein

178 15th Street, Atlanta, GA 30309

INFORMATION

178 15th Street sits on the first lot sold in the new Ansley Park development. Constructed from 1906 to 1907, the home was built by William Oliver Jones, who owned the livery in what is now Underground Atlanta and served as police commissioner. Designed by Bruce & Everett, the Italian Renaissance Revival design echoes many of Bruce’s other renowned designs, including Tech Tower, Emory at Oxford and Agnes Scott, the entrance to Oakland Cemetery, and numerous buildings throughout the southeast. This is the only known surviving private home by Bruce.

There were two major fires in the house, after which the house was considered a total loss. However, Jones chose to rebuild the home, which debuted in January 1912. In 1919, they sold to J.P. Allen, and in the 1950s, the house was divided into four apartments. In December 1961, the house was purchased by Patricia Nolan, who reduced the apartments to two and lived there until Fall 2018. The current owners completed a renovation in 2021, readying the house for the next hundred years.

Lord Aeck Sargent

www.lordaecksargent.com @lordaecksargent

25-27 Auburn Avenue Hard Hat Tour Saturday, March 8 at noon 25 Auburn Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30308

INFORMATION

Please join us for a construction tour of 25-27 Auburn Avenue at Georgia State. JE Dunn is rehabilitating the building for the National Institute of Student Success at Georgia State. The tour will give an overview of the project and allow you to see the project in the middle of construction. Please bring your own hardhat, wear closed-toed shoes, eye protection and brightly colored clothes. If you are sensitive to dust, please consider wearing a mask. The tour will be led by Karen Gravel, lead architect of the project.

MISSION STATEMENT: At Lord Aeck Sargent, our goal is to create buildings that have a restorative, positive impact on the building’s inhabitants and a regenerative impact on the environment. We have practiced sustainability since the early 1990s and believe in using an analytical approach to optimizing building performance.

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61 M.H. Mitchell, Inc.

327 St. Paul Avenue SE, Atlanta, GA 30312 www.mhmitchell.org

The Role of Archiving for Historic Preservation and Beyond Saturday, March 15 at 2pm

INFORMATION

Historic preservation is dependent upon documents, materials and records being available to conduct research to justify the process of making buildings, structures and spaces recognized as both historic and significant. Yet the constant change of how we archive and what we archive influences what and where we preserve our culture and identity. Please attend this discussion about the process of archiving, the ways archiving occurs, and learn how what you have may influence and improve our understanding of where we are and who we are.

MISSION STATEMENT: M.H. Mitchell, Inc., exists to provide others with the realization that our potential is always anchored in the experiences of past people and places whose memory we refuse to let die. Our past must be purposefully remembered and communicated through altruistic acts of collection and preservation.

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62 The Michael C. Carlos Museum

571 South Kilgo Circle, Atlanta, GA 30322 carlos.emory.edu @carlosmuseum

Architecture of a Museum Saturday, March 22 at 11am Thursday, March 27 at 5:30pm

INFORMATION

Have you ever considered how a museum’s architecture impacts the way exhibitions are designed and objects are viewed? At the Michael C. Carlos Museum, Michael Graves’ architectural choices—like arches, lighting, and spatial flow—directly influence how each gallery is organized and how visitors move through the space. This tour examines how these architectural elements shape the museum’s layout and affect the experience of viewing the collection. Parking in Fishburne Deck parking is free on weekends and after 5pm weekdays.

MISSION STATEMENT The Michael C. Carlos Museum celebrates world cultures and the peoples for whom they belong. As a department of Emory University, we advocate object-based teaching and research. As a public museum, we are a place of learning, dialogue, engagement and creativity for all.

All events require registration and may be subject to change or cancellation. Attendance is at the attendee’s own risk. For more information and to register, visit preserveatl.eventbrite.com.

63 Midtown Alliance

www.midtownatl.com

@MidtownATL

@midtown_atl

Midtown’s Historic Lodgings

Tuesday, March 18 at 3pm

Meet at Stonehurst Place 923 Piedmont Ave.NE

INFORMATION

This walking tour will spotlight a variety of historic Midtown lodgings big and small. The one-mile journey led jointly by Midtown Alliance and the Midtown Neighbors Association will get you inside the interesting backgrounds, unique tales, and lovely architecture associated with preservation success stories. The trek will feature the beautiful buildings of Stonehurst Place (1896), Shellmont Inn — Nicolson House (1891), Hotel Indigo (1925) and the Georgian Terrace (1911). Join us to see what visitors to Midtown have experienced for over a century. Street and paid parking is available nearby.

The Classical Architecture of Shutze in Midtown

Friday, March 28 at 10am

Meet at the Academy of Medicine 875 West Peachtree St NW

INFORMATION

Midtown is now known for glassy modern high-rises; but this tour will spotlight the variety of neo-classical architecture by Phillp T. Shutze still thriving. This Midtown Allianceled casual 1.5-mile walking tour will get you inside the celebrated architect’s background and three of his historically preserved buildings found in Midtown. It will feature Georgia Tech’s Academy of Medicine building (1941), Portman’s ‘Patterson’ (former Spring Hill mortuary - 1928) and the Temple (1931). Join in to see what continues to make Shutze’s classic designs revered internationally. Street and paid parking is available nearby.

MISSION STATEMENT We are a non-profit membership organization and a coalition of leading business and community leaders – united in our commitment to Midtown as a premiere destination for commerce, culture, education and living.

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64 Midtown Neighbors’ Association

266 11th Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 www.midtownatlanta.org

@MidtownNeighborsAssociation @MidtownATL @midtownneighbors

Celebrating Leila Ross Wilburn in Midtown (and Beyond) Friday, March 21 at 3:30pm

INFORMATION

Leila Ross Wilburn was a pioneer women architect. Luckily for us, many of her earliest works from the turn of the 20th century are still found in and around Atlanta. This joint Midtown Neighbors Association and Midtown Alliance led walking tour of less than one mile will focus on her unique apartment building projects including the 31-unit Devonshire and Chatham Court Apartments (1918) — now known as Piedmont and 3rd; and the 26-unit Piedmont Park Apartments (1913) — now known as the Wilburn House Condos that overlook Piedmont Park.

PARTNER SPOTLIGHT

MET/Candler Warehouse

680 Murphy Avenue SW Atlanta, GA 30310 www.metatl.com @metatlanta @metatl @met_atl

INFORMATION Originally constructed in 1915 as The Candler Warehouses by Coca-Cola co-founder Asa Candler, MET Atlanta remains a significant historic and cultural destination in the heart of downtown Atlanta. The vast 1.1-million square foot campus is now owned by Carter, a 63-year-old Atlanta-based real estate firm, whose vision for the property is to maintain the integrity of the original structure and legacy of creativity and entrepreneurship that has thrived there for decades.

MISSION STATEMENT: Our community of entrepreneurs, artisans, agencies, and innovators share one passion: to make something that truly matters. Atlanta is buzzing with creative energy, and MET Atlanta provides the space for transformational entrepreneurs and agencies to forge meaningful collaborations.

All events require registration and may be subject to change or cancellation. Attendance is at the attendee’s own risk. For more information and to register, visit preserveatl.eventbrite.com.

65 Millennium Gate Museum

395 17th Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30363 www.thegatemuseum.org www.thenmf.org

Millennium Gate Museum

A Walk Through Georgia History Friday, March 14 at 1:30pm

INFORMATION

Join us at the Millennium Gate Museum for a guided tour of our permanent collection on Georgia History! During the tour, you will learn about moments ranging from Georgia’s Pre-Columbian era through to the present day, about some of the state’s prominent families and businesses, and about the role philanthropy has played in shaping Georgia into what it is today.

MISSION STATEMENT: The Millennium Gate Museum’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 to the world.

66 Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park

450 Auburn Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30312 www.nps.gov/MALU @martinlutherkingjrnps

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Park Tour Fridays, March 7 and 21 at 2pm

INFORMATION

The event will allow visitors to see the places where Martin Luther King, Jr. was born, where he lived, worked, and worshipped, and where he is buried. The group will tour the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park. Touring the location where Dr. King lived, the community that helped develop him and the spiritual home that provided his foundation. Parking located at 423 John Wesley Dobbs Avenue NE.

MISSION STATEMENT: To preserve, protect and interpret for the benefit, inspiration and education of present and future generations the places where Martin Luther King, Jr. was born, where he lived, worked, and worshiped, and where he is buried, while also interpreting the life experiences and significance of one of the most influential Americans in the 20th century.

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67 New South Associates

6150 East Ponce de Leon Avenue Stone Mountain, GA 30083 newsouthassoc.com @newsouthassoc @newsouthassociates

Historic LGBTQ+ Midtown Atlanta Self-Guided Walking Tour Tour: https://bit.ly/3WsONez

Beginning March 3

INFORMATION

This virtual walking tour of significant places in Atlanta’s rich LGBTQ+ history will center on the Midtown neighborhood. Grab your phone and walk between these locations that were critical to the Atlanta LGBTQ+ community beginning in 1971. The first stop of the tour begins at 6th and Peachtree Street, then heads north where important LGBTQ+ social spaces and community centers were located. From the start of the first Pride parade to the show bar Illusions (photo above) and Outwrite Bookstore, learn the importance and history of these Midtown spaces.

MISSION STATEMENT: New South is a small, research-oriented, technology driven cultural resources consultant producing quality and timely products for our clients while offering a work climate that promotes professional development, a family atmosphere, and a commitment to our home communities.

68 Northside Drive Baptist Church

3100 Northside Dr. NW, Atlanta, GA 30305 www.northsidedrive.org @ndbcatlanta northsidedrivebaptistchurch

Stained Glass Stories of an Inclusive, Inquiring, Involved Baptist Church Sunday, March 23 at 12:15pm

INFORMATION

Northside Drive Baptist Church welcomes the entire Atlanta community to explore the richly colored, faceted windows in its octagon-shaped sanctuary, located prominently on the point where Northside Drive and Northside Parkway split in Buckhead. Designed by the Willet Stained Glass Studios of Philadelphia and placed in the late 1970’s, the luminous windows tell the story of divine initiative and human response. An embedded glass peanut—a reference to President Jimmy Carter and his previous membership in the church—is a unique feature.

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.

All events require registration and may be subject to change or cancellation. Attendance is at the attendee’s own risk. For more information and to register, visit preserveatl.eventbrite.com.

Municipal Market at Sweet Auburn

209 Edgewood Avenue SE Atlanta, GA 30303 www.municipalmarketatl.com @thecurbmarket

INFORMATION

The Atlanta Woman’s Club launched a successful fundraising effort to erect a fireproof structure, designed by A. Ten Eyck Brown. The building opened on May 1, 1924, where it still stands today in the heart of the MLK Historic District.

MISSION STATEMENT: The Sweet Auburn Curb Market preserves the architectural and historical character of the Market. It maintains an environment that recognizes and celebrates the diversity of citizens, strengthens the historic link and mutual dependency of our rural and urban communities.

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Oglethorpe University

4484 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30319

www.oglethorpe.edu oglethorpeuniversity @oglethorpeuniv

Oglethorpe University Walking Tour

Wednesday, March 12 at 2pm

INFORMATION

Please join University Librarian Eli Arnold for a walking tour of the historic Brookhaven campus of Oglethorpe University. Founded in 1835 near Milledgeville, Oglethorpe University is one of the oldest colleges in Georgia. It relocated briefly to downtown Atlanta after the Civil War and was re-chartered in 1915 at its present location in Brookhaven. Visit the Collegiate Gothic buildings, designed by Atlanta architects Morgan, Dillon, and Downing during the first quarter of the 20th century. After the tour, attendees are invited to visit the Oglethorpe University Museum of Art. Parking is available on-site.

MISSION STATEMENT: Atlanta’s Oglethorpe University is committed to teaching excellence in an inclusive learning environment. We prepare students for success in professional endeavors as responsible and productive contributors to a global society.

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Olmsted Linear Park Alliance

Deepdene and Dellwood Park www.atlantaolmstedpark.org olmstedlpa @olmstedlinearpark

Walking Tours in Olmsted Linear Park

Saturday, March 8 at 10am

Sunday, March 9 at 2pm

INFORMATION

Visitors will walk through Dellwood and Deepdene observing the topography, plant species, wildlife and possibly spring’s early arrivals in the park. Visitors will stroll though the pastoral park segments of Springdale, Virgilee, Oak Grove and Shadyside observing Olmsted’s landscape while learning about the park restoration in the late 1990’s and early 2000’s and the “lively” neighborhood residents from the early 1900’s.

Saturday: Meet at the corner of Clifton Road and 1712 South Ponce de Leon Avenue; Sunday: Meet at the corner of Springdale Road and South Ponce de Leon Avenue Attendees may street park on South Ponce de Leon Avenue near Springdale Road.

MISSION STATEMENT: To protect and preserve Olmsted Linear Park by engaging and educating the public to treasure and invest in the improvement of this historic, landmark asset; and to champion the teaching and the legacy of Frederick Law Olmsted, Sr. in creating a thoughtful, well-designed greenspace to enhance urban living.

All events require registration and may be subject to change or cancellation. Attendance is at the attendee’s own risk. For more information and to register, visit preserveatl.eventbrite.com.

71 Otto’s Apartment Hotel

644 North Highland Avenue Atlanta, GA 30306

www.ottosatl.com

Tour Otto’s Apartment Hotel Friday, March 7 at 3pm

INFORMATION

Join us for a tour of the former Highland Inn, originally built in 1927 as Wynne’s Apartment Hotel and recently renovated into Otto’s Apartment Hotel — a modern flexible living concept. Explore hidden remnants of the original amenities — a bowling alley and covered open-air swimming pool. Speak with the developers about the difficulties associated with modernizing a century-old building while maintaining its historic legacy. Enjoy zero-proof beverages and snacks from local retailers at The Shops at Otto’s next door, who continue the tradition of home-grown goods and services in Poncey-Highland.

MISSION STATEMENT: To continue the legacy of being a home to Atlanta’s artists, entrepreneurs, and creatives.

72 Peachtree Christian Church

1580 Peachtree Street NW Atlanta, GA 30309

www.peachtree.org

A Cathedral for the City for 100 Years Wednesday, March 19 at noon

INFORMATION

Peachtree Christian Church, established in 1925, stands at Peachtree and Spring streets, historically known as “the Crossroads of Atlanta.” Modeled after Melrose Abbey in Scotland, the beautiful Gothic Revival-style sanctuary was designed by Charles H. Hopson and dedicated in 1928 as a “cathedral for the City of Atlanta.” The sanctuary’s windows, made by Mr. William Glasby of London, England, are one of the country’s finest collections of stained glass telling the story of Christ. The sanctuary’s acoustics magnify the rich sounds of the two organs, chimes and carillon. Parking entrance on Spring Street.

MISSION STATEMENT: Peachtree Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is a God-centered community of faith. Our mission is to seek reconciliation, cultivation, and care. We believe that God is larger than divisions, and our fellowship is open to anyone who claims Jesus as Savior and Lord.

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73 Piedmont Park Conservancy

1071 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 www.piedmontpark.org

@PiedmontParkATL @piedmontpark

Piedmont Park Guided History Tours

Saturdays, March 8, 15, and 22 at 10am Wednesdays, March 5 and 19 at 10am

INFORMATION

These tours include an introduction to the park’s vibrant past and present. Join us and discover how Piedmont Park’s rich history is undeniably intertwined with the development of Atlanta. Together, we’ll explore the fascinating historical and physical evolution of iconic Piedmont Park from forest to farm to fairgrounds for the Piedmont Exposition of 1887 and the Cotton States and International Exposition of 1895, to Atlanta’s premier urban green space.

The tour will meet in front of the Visitor Center, the brick building in front of Lake Clara Meer. Parking available on-street or in parking deck at 1314 Monroe Drive NE.

MISSION STATEMENT: In partnership with the city of Atlanta, to enhance and preserve Piedmont Park as a vital, urban green space and as a cultural and recreational resource that enriches the quality of life for all Atlantans.

PARTNER SPOTLIGHT

Piedmont Driving Club

1215 Piedmont Avenue NE Atlanta, GA 30309 www.drivingclub.org

INFORMATION

The Piedmont Driving Club is a private social club which dates from 1887 when the driving was done with horse and carriage. The club sold some of its adjacent land in 1904 to the City of Atlanta to create Piedmont Park. The club sits on 190 acres and has been expanded and renovated by noted architects, including a dining terrace by Philip T. Shutze, and a ballroom by Hentz, Reid, and Adler.

All events require registration and may be subject to change or cancellation. Attendance is at the attendee’s own risk. For more information and to register, visit preserveatl.eventbrite.com.

Pitts Theology Library at Emory University

1531 Dickey Drive, Suite 560, Atlanta, GA 30322 pitts.emory.edu @pittslibrary

Spring 2025 Sounding Spirit Saturday, March 15 at 11am

INFORMATION

The Spring 2025 Sounding Spirit exhibit showcases southern sacred vernacular songbooks representing diverse musical genres, religious groups, and singing traditions published between 1850 and 1925. During this dynamic seventy-five-year period, the transformation of publishing practices resulted in the proliferation of both new book formats and sacred music genres. The exhibit illuminates the spirited resonance of musics that accompanied Native displacement, the Civil War, the rise of the New South, and the early years of the Great Migration alongside everyday life and worship in a changing world. The exhibit includes spiritual collections, Sunday school music, gospel songbooks, hymnals, and shape-note tunebooks from the collections of Pitts Theology Library and several other leading repositories of sacred song. Free parking available.

MISSION STATEMENT: The mission of 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 Candler School of Theology, Emory University, and the public.

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75 The Plaza Theatre

1049 Ponce de Leon Avenue

Atlanta, GA 30306

www.plazaatlanta.com @plazaatlanta

Atlanta’s Oldest Operating Cinema: Tour the Plaza Theatre Friday, March 14 at 10am and noon

INFORMATION

Designed by architect George Harwell Bond, the Plaza Theatre opened on December 23, 1939, as an art deco cinema and live theater space. It was the neighborhood cinema for the Druid Hills, Virginia Highland and PonceyHighland neighborhoods of Atlanta. It is an anchor of the Briarcliff Plaza on Ponce de Leon Avenue, Atlanta’s first shopping center with offstreet parking. In early 2010, the Plaza Theatre Foundation became a nonprofit organization. Retaining the original marquee and many of the original furnishings, the Plaza Theatre became the longest continuously operating theatre in Atlanta.

Explore this unique space while learning about the Plaza Theatre’s history and incredible preservation that has allowed it to return to its former appearance, showcases, performances, and independent and international films.

76 Pleasant Hill Cemetery Association

3612 Paces Ferry Road NW Atlanta, GA 30327 www.pleasanthillpacescemetery.com

Pleasant Hill Cemetery: An Iconic Church and a Historic 300-Year-Old Tree Saturdays, March 8 and 22 at 10am

INFORMATION

Docents will share the story of Pleasant Hill Cemetery c.1896, one of more than seventy burial grounds in the City of Atlanta on less than an acre, the adjacent church, a rare extant example of Southern vernacular architecture built c. 1890 and the Post Oak tree in front which dates to 1730 +/- 10 years and is documented as one of the oldest trees in Atlanta. The property was transferred in the 1821 Treaty of Indian Springs to the United States by the Creek Nation. Parking available on-site.

All events require registration and may be subject to change or cancellation. Attendance is at the attendee’s own risk. For more information and to register, visit preserveatl.eventbrite.com.

PARTNER SPOTLIGHT

Poncey Highland Neighborhood Association

www.ponceyhighland.org

INFORMATION

Poncey-Highland Neighborhood Association (PHNA) first organized on the belief that Poncey-Highland is one of the finest areas of our city for urban living and that when we work together, we can do great things for our neighborhood. We strongly affirm that every resident should have the opportunity to participate in the decision-making and governing policies that affect our community and our city. Along with hosting monthly meetings, PHNA publishes a monthly email with meeting reminders, upcoming events, and updates. You can also connect with the community through the Residents of Poncey-Highland Facebook group, Instagram, and our Nextdoor Poncey-Highland Neighborhood forum. PHNA encourages all who live, work, and play in and around Poncey-Highland to get involved.

MISSION STATEMENT We’re a small neighborhood with big character. PonceyHighland Neighborhood Association is a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) non-profit.

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Ponce Condominium Association

75 Ponce de Leon Avenue NE Atlanta, GA 30308

www.poncecondo.com

Lecture and Guided Tour Sunday, March 16 at 1pm

INFORMATION

There is a famous intersection at the corner of Peachtree Street and Ponce De Leon Avenue. The historical gems that reside here are the fabulous Fox Theatre, the Georgian Terrace Hotel and the Ponce Condominiums. William Stoddart built the Ponce Apartments in 1913 following his great success as an architect for the Georgian Terrace Hotel 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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78 Rhana Gittens Wheeler

327 St Paul Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30312

www.wordsbyrhana.com

Book Talk: Ghosts of Atlanta

Cultural Gentrification of the Black Mecca

Monday, March 3 at 7pm

INFORMATION

Join Dr. Rhana Gittens Wheeler, professor at Oglethorpe University, as she explores the cultural displacement currently facing Atlanta’s Black community due to gentrification. This presentation will cover the tensions between Atlanta’s rich legacy as a center of Black political and economic power, and the reality of the cultural erasure of historically Black neighborhoods. By amplifying the voices of those striving to preserve their heritage and assert their belonging, Dr. Wheeler encourages everyone to consider the effects of cultural gentrification and explore ways to foster a more inclusive Atlanta for all. NR

79 Rhodes Hall

1516 Peachtree St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30309

www.rhodeshall.org

rhodeshallatlanta @rhodeshall

Rhodes Hall Through the Years

Wednesday, March 12 at 1pm Thursday, March 13 at 1pm

INFORMATION

Built in 1904, Rhodes Hall has been an Atlanta landmark for generations. While it was originally the residence of Rhodes Furniture founder Amos Rhodes, today it is a house museum and one of the most unique event venues in Atlanta. The upper floors of the “castle on Peachtree” are also headquarters for The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation. NR

All events require registration and may be subject to change or cancellation. Attendance is at the attendee’s own risk. For more information and to register, visit preserveatl.eventbrite.com.

Shrine

of the Black Madonna of the Pan African Orthodox Christian Church

946 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd. SW Atlanta, GA 30310 www.shrinesoftheblackmadonna.org

Shrine of the Black Madonna: A Cultural Jewel in the West End Saturdays, March 8 and 15 at 11am

INFORMATION

A tour and history of the property, once a segregated theater, now an iconic worship center and cultural center. Parking available behind the church, guests should enter on Gordon Place.

MISSION STATEMENT: Serving the community through a Black liberation theology that is spiritually uplifting, intellectually stimulating, and racially affirming.

South Downtown Atlanta

170 Mitchell St. SW, Atlanta, GA 30303 www.southdowntownatl.com @southdowntownatl

South Downtown Walking Tour: Celebrating Past, Present, & Future Wednesday, March 5 at noon Tuesday, March 18 at 11am

INFORMATION

Meet for coffee, conversation and a brief tour of some of Atlanta’s most historic buildings in South Downtown. We will start at 170 Mitchell Street, the new location of Atlanta Tech Village Downtown Masons, to hear about the historic significance of the neighborhood and vision for what’s to come. Following the conversation, attendees will embark on a 30 minute walking tour down Broad Street, Peachtree Street and back to Mitchell Street, getting a peek into select retail and offices spaces along Historic Hotel Row.

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82 St. Luke’s Episcopal Church

435 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30308 www.stlukesatlanta.org @stlukesatlanta

St. Luke’s Gospel of Glass and Music Fridays, March 7 and 14 at 10am

INFORMATION

With its floor-to-ceiling stained glass, towering organ and historic Good Shepherd mural, St. Luke’s Church is considered one of the most breathtaking churches in the country. The large stained-glass windows — designed and fabricated over 60 years by some of the world’s leading firms — portray the Life of Jesus from Birth to Ascension, with a corresponding story taken from the Old Testament in the smaller aisle windows. The Alston Memorial Pipe Organ, commissioned in 1963, is a creation to behold with its nearly 5,000 pipes and a soul-stirring sound. Through the years, thousands of visitors have been inspired by the beauty of these windows and the music of the organ. We would be pleased to share with you the stories portrayed in this Gospel of Glass and an introduction to the by St. Luke’s music staff. Parking lot across the street from St. Luke’s.

MISSION STATEMENT: Praying, singing and working together to love God and our neighbor.

All events require registration and may be subject to change or cancellation. Attendance is at the attendee’s own risk. For more information and to register, visit preserveatl.eventbrite.com.

83 St. Paul United Methodist Church

501 Grant Street SE, Atlanta, GA, 30312 www.stpaulgrantpark.org @stpaulgrantpark

Tour of St. Paul United Methodist Church Saturday, March 15 at 10am Sunday, March 16 at 3pm

INFORMATION

Built in 1907, this granite block NeoRomanesque church was built as the second home to a congregation of over 1,200 members. The large pipe organ, still in use today, was acquired from the Piedmont Exposition in 1887. Tour this historic sanctuary and hear the details of the congregation’s rich history.

MISSION STATEMENT: St. Paul UMC makes disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

84 Stryant Investments (Academy Lofts Adair Park)

711 Catherine Street SW, Atlanta, GA 30310 www.academyloftsatl.com @academyloftsatl

Tour the Academy Lofts Saturdays, March 8 and 15 at 10am

INFORMATION

Grab a cup of coffee and tour the 109-year-old former George Adair School, now adaptively reused as the Academy Lofts. Street parking is available.

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85 Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library

Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church 1660 North Decatur Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30307 libraries.emory.edu/rose @emoryrosemarbl

The Raymond Danowski Poetry Library Reading Saturday, March 22 at 1pm

INFORMATION

Kevin Young returns to Emory as our distinguished guest for the annual Raymond Danowski Library Poetry Reading. This event is free to the public. Young, celebrated poet and author, has penned numerous acclaimed works, including Stones (2021), a finalist for the T.S. Eliot Prize; Brown (2018); Blue Laws: Selected & Uncollected Poems 1995–2015; and Book of Hours (2014), winner of the Lenore Marshall Poetry Prize. Kevin also serves as the poetry editor of The New Yorker. We are incredibly proud to welcome Kevin back to Emory, where he previously served as the Atticus Haygood Professor of English and Creative Writing and curator of the Raymond Danowski Poetry Library in the Woodruff Rose Library. His contributions to Emory and the literary world continue to inspire us. Free parking available at the nearby Fishburne Parking Deck.

MISSION STATEMENT: The Emory Libraries Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives and Rare Book Library promotes access and learning, equity and justice by documenting, preserving and making accessible distinctive and diverse collections and records and fostering original research and critical engagement with the past by engaging diverse communities through innovative outreach, programming, and exhibitions.

All events require registration and may be subject to change or cancellation. Attendance is at the attendee’s own risk. For more information and to register, visit preserveatl.eventbrite.com.

PARTNER SPOTLIGHT

Pullman YardsDeparture Institute

225 Rogers St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30317 www.pullmanyards.com @prattpullmandistrict

Originally built in 1904 by Pratt Engineering, this location was used for the production of fertilizer bombs during WWI. Later it was used to develop and patent liquid carbonated gases, which was then purchased by the Coca-Cola company while it was still a startup. The Pullman company purchased the property in 1926, expanded it and gave it its iconic name. Pullam was renowned for luxurious rail travel across the country and used the site to repair passenger and cargo cars. The Pullman company was also one of the largest employers of African-American men during segregation. As travel by rails died down, the site was abandoned, becoming a popular destination not only among local street artists, but as a filming location. This has ushered in a new era for the site with film and television productions such as “Hunger Games”, “Fast and Furious”, “Baby Driver” and “Bad Boys 3”. Now that Pullman Yards is open and operational, our aim is to bring fun, arts and culture to the neighborhood, the city of Atlanta and all its surrounding areas.

86 StudioPlex on Auburn

659 Auburn Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30312

www.studioplexonauburn.com @studioplexonauburn

StudioPlex on Auburn at The Atlantic/Southeastern Compress & Warehouse Historical Tour Sundays, March 9 and 23 at noon

INFORMATION

Step into the rich tapestry of history at Studioplex on Auburn, housed in the iconic Atlantic Southeastern Compress & Warehouse building. Join us for a captivating journey spanning the 19th and 20th centuries, as we explore the transformation from a bustling cotton compress to a vibrant artist haven and its modern-day significance.

Led by our passionate guides, you’ll uncover fascinating stories of the people and pivotal moments that have shaped the building’s legacy. From National Register plaques to a rare peek inside the historic Water Tower, complete with a striking commemorative mural, this tour promises to unveil hidden gems and forgotten tales. Limited street parking and paid parking available at 667 Auburn.

MISSION STATEMENT: To preserve the history, spirit and structure of the former Atlantic Southeastern Compress & Warehouse and Studioplex Artist Community.

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87 Sweet Auburn Works, Inc.

228 Auburn Ave., Atlanta, GA 30312 www.sweetauburnworks.com @sweetauburnworks

Guided Walking Tour: The Businesses That Helped Make Auburn Sweet Friday, March 21 at 10am

INFORMATION

Walking tour of the Landmark Historic District showcasing the buildings that comprise its significance for listing on the National Registry of Historic Places, and descriptions and stories about the African American businesses and institutions that once occupied those buildings. On-street parking available, as well as surface lots immediately adjacent to 228 Auburn Avenue.

MISSION STATEMENT: To preserve, revitalize, and promote the commercial and cultural legacy of the Sweet Auburn Historic District. NR

88 Tara Theatre

2345 Cheshire Bridge Road NE Atlanta, GA 30324

www.taraatlanta.com

Tour of the Tara Theatre Friday, March 21 at 10am and noon

INFORMATION

The TARA Theater occupies a fond place in the hearts of those that love indie, arthouse and foreign films. While it may not have the modern trappings of some newer theaters, and the glamour of a 100-year-old theatre, it is a mid-century shrine to cinema. Come and see the TARA Theatre and experience where seeing different movies can make you both a better person and appreciate Atlanta more.

All events require registration and may be subject to change or cancellation. Attendance is at the attendee’s own risk. For more information and to register, visit preserveatl.eventbrite.com.

89 The Temple

1589 Peachtree St., Atlanta, GA 30309

www.the-temple.org

@The_TempleAt thetempleatlanta @thetemple_atll

Guided Tour of The Temple Wednesday, March 19 at 2pm

INFORMATION

The Temple was designed in 1930 by Atlanta architect Philip Trammell Shutze. In 1860, the Atlanta Jewish community formed the Hebrew Benevolent Society to obtain a burial group and organize relief for the Jewish poor. In 1867, the Hebrew Benevolent Congregation, now known as The Temple, was chartered as the first official Jewish organization in Atlanta. Join us for a guided tour of this space, learning its history, preservation, and current use. On-site parking available.

MISSION STATEMENT: The Temple – Hebrew Benevolent Congregation is one of American Judaism’s most famous religious institutions. The Temple prides itself in offering a diverse program of worship, learning and social justice opportunities. We are a Reform congregation rooted in tradition, and blessed with a keen eye focused on the present and future needs of the Jewish people.

90 Temple Kol Emeth

327 St Paul Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30312

www.kolemeth.net

TempleKolEmethMariettaGa @kolemeth

Only Love Can Do That/ Why We Must Give Thursday, March 13 at 6pm

INFORMATION

Dostoyevsky wrote in Crime and Punishment: “Pain and suffering are always inevitable for a large intelligence and a deep heart.” Rabbi Steven Lebow will discuss the process of his work to bring light to injustice, and to welcome others — irrespective of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, and gender — and the importance of giving and what it can produce. Rabbi Emeritus Steven Lebow became the first full-time spiritual leader of Temple Kol Emeth when he moved to Marietta in the summer of 2019. Parking available on-site.

MISSION STATEMENT: Temple Kol Emeth is home to an inclusive and diverse Jewish congregation that respects individuality while lifting the voices of its members to strengthen the greater community.

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91 Touching Up Our Roots: Georgia’s LGBTQ+ Story Project

421 Memorial Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30312 www.touchingupourroots.net

LGBTQ+ Story Hour: Celebrating LGBTQ+ People and Places That Define Us

Saturday, March 29 at 5:30pm

INFORMATION

This discussion will showcase the dedication of teaching, and the profound influence of the LGBTQ+ in our community and on our culture in Atlanta. Starting with demystifying sexuality, gender, censorship, race, class, and representation, and through analyzing the edge of boundaries to systematically interrogate complex concerns around self and others. To question the status quo, and validate the value of everyone. Parking available on-site.

MISSION STATEMENT: Preserve, promote and publicize contributions LGBTQ+ people make expanding civil rights for all people, creating civic and neighborhood groups, and enhancing local, regional, and national culture.

Upper Westside Improvement District

www.upperwestsideatl.org @upperwestsideatl

INFORMATION

The Upper Westside is a Community Improvement District (CID), a special governmental entity formed by local commercial property owners and legislated by the City of Atlanta. The Upper Westside Improvement District works to enhance the transportation network, connectivity, safety, and experience for all in Atlanta’s Upper Westside through investment and community partnerships. It was created in 2016 by a group of civic-minded commercial property owners who value smart growth.

All events require registration and may be subject to change or cancellation. Attendance is at the attendee’s own risk. For more information and to register, visit preserveatl.eventbrite.com.

Trees Atlanta

www.treesatlanta.org @treesatlanta

MISSION STATEMENT: Trees Atlanta protects and improves Atlanta’s urban forest by planting, conserving, and educating.

Tree Tour: Trees, Trails, History, and Architecture of Grant Park

Saturday, March 8 at 10am Loomis Street Entrance 468 Sydney Street SE, Atlanta, GA 30312

INFORMATION

Grant Park is Atlanta’s oldest park and was donated to the City by Lemuel Pratt Grant in 1882. Visitors will enjoy learning about the park’s trees and some of its historic and architectural highlights, including the Lion Bridge and the Milledge fountain, both recently restored by the Grant Park Conservancy. The Conservancy also cares for the park’s tree canopy (including its many oaks, elms, maples and magnolias) with ongoing canopy and park restoration efforts. Trees Atlanta and the Atlanta Preservation Center are pleased to partner with the Conservancy to support their work in the park. Please meet at the picnic tables at the Loomis Street entrance on the north end of the park (across from 468 Sydney St. NE). Street parking is available.

Urban Walk in the Virginia-Highland Neighborhood Arboretum

Saturday, March 15 at 10am 997 Virginia Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306

INFORMATION

Virginia-Highland is a historic neighborhood that was developed in the late 1800’s as a streetcar suburb catering to mill workers. Today, the neighborhood serves as an example of a successful preservation effort by the Virginia-Highland Civic Association. Spend your morning discovering the unique history and architecture that exists here. Touring a Neighborhood Arboretum is a delightful way to learn more about the special trees and explore the urban forest growing along our community streets and parks. There are seven Neighborhood Arboreta that were established in the mid2000s through a collaborative effort of neighbors, Trees Atlanta volunteers, and the City.

Meet at the triangle at Virginia Avenue and Highland Avenue near Murphy’s restaurant. Accessible by MARTA routes 36 and 816. Parking available nearby.

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West End Tree Tour

with The Wren’s Nest

Saturday, March 22 at 10:30am

The Wren’s Nest 1050 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd SW Atlanta, GA 30310

INFORMATION

Join Trees Atlanta Executive Director, Greg Levine, to learn about the unique urban forest in the historic West End neighborhood. Trees Atlanta has been planting trees in this neighborhood yearly for the past thirty years. The neighborhood has been a strong supporter of increasing neighborhood canopy coverage. Hear about neighborhood tree advocates including Brenda Arrington. She left a legacy of a diverse urban forest, where unusual street trees can vary from house to house. The tour will begin and end at The Wren’s Nest and will allow participants to explore the campus and trees that help to make this a special location in the neighborhood. Plan to visit The Wren’s Nest on your own with storytelling at 1pm. Free parking is available at The Wren’s Nest or street parking.

93 The Trolley Barn

963 Edgewood Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30307

www.thetrolleybarn.com thetrolleybarn

Historical Building Tour

Sundays, March 16 and 23 at 2pm

INFORMATION

The Trolley Barn was completed and opened in 1889. One of the few remaining structures from the era when trolleys were a significant form of transportation in Atlanta, the Trolley Barn is an outstanding example of rustic Victorian commercial architecture with its turret, clerestory window, and trussed arches. This self-guided tour takes about 20 minutes and is appropriate for all ages. Some stairs. Limited parking on-site and on Edgewood Avenue. Two blocks to Inman Park MARTA Station.

MISSION STATEMENT: The Trolley Barn’s nonprofit charitable mission has been affirmed and fulfilled by its all-volunteer Board of Directors as: continuing preservation of The Trolley Barn, service to the community of Inman Park, service to other non-profit organizations and institutions, operation as a public archive, and providing a location where the public can easily view artifacts that illustrate the history of the AESRC and the neighborhood.

All events require registration and may be subject to change or cancellation. Attendance is at the attendee’s own risk. For more information and to register, visit preserveatl.eventbrite.com.

94 Underground Atlanta

50 Upper Alabama Street Atlanta, GA 30303 www.undergroundatl.com @undergroundatlanta @underground_atlanta

City Beneath the Streets: A Historic Entertainment District Friday, March 28 at 6pm

INFORMATION

Please join us at the Peach Drop Tower for this walking tour of Underground Atlanta. Tour will begin promptly at 6:15pm. For ADA assistance, please email us beforehand at events@undergroundatl.com.

MISSION STATEMENT: Underground Atlanta is reimagining a historic Atlanta site with art, culture, and entertainment.

95 University of Georgia Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Libraries

327 St. Paul Avenue SE, Atlanta, GA 30312 www.libs.uga.edu/hargrett UGASpecialCollections @hargrettlibrary

Passport to the Hargrett Library Wednesday, March 12 at 6pm

INFORMATION

The historical voyages of Marco Polo, Nellie Bly, or Neil Armstrong captivate us as surely as the fictional journeys undertaken in The Odyssey, The Divine Comedy, or The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. In this program we will look at accounts of travels and travelers from the Hargrett Library’s holdings. Novels, diaries, logs, and maps will give us different angles from which to view these real and imagined explorations.

MISSION STATEMENT: The Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library advances the research, instructional, and public service mission of the University of Georgia by collecting, preserving, and providing access to the published and unpublished works that document the evolving history and culture of Georgia and its peoples.

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96 Watson-Brown Foundation

320 West Paces Ferry Road NW Atlanta, GA 30305 www.goodrumhouse.org

MayPattersonGoodrumHouse @Goodrumhouse

Tour of the May Patterson Goodrum House

Tuesday, March 4 at 10am

Sunday, March 9 at 10am

Thursday, March 13 at 10am

Wednesday, March 19 at 10 am

INFORMATION

Designed in 1929 by Philip Trammell Shutze, the May Patterson Goodrum House was considered to be his favorite project, perhaps due to the free-rein he had over its design and decoration. Upon its completion in 1930, the design earned an honorable mention by the Architecture League of New York, a first for Shutze and a rare recognition by the League for Southern Architecture. Come for a guided tour of the home and gardens that are currently under restoration by the WatsonBrown Foundation.

MISSION STATEMENT: The Watson-Brown Foundation, through creativity, diligence, and financial support, labors to improve education in the American South by funding its schools and students, preserving its history, encouraging responsible scholarship, and promoting the memory and values of our spiritual founders.

97 WERD Radio / Madame CJ Walker Museum

54 Hilliard St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30312 www.madamecjwalkermuseum.com WERDStudioATL

WERD Radio and Madame CJ Walker Museum Walking Tour Saturdays, noon to 4pm Sundays, noon to 3pm

INFORMATION

The Historic WERD Radio Station is located in the Prince Hall Masonic building. WERD was the first black-owned-and-operated radio station in North America. It served as a voice for the people, and provided the platform for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s message and logistical information for his rallies.

MISSION STATEMENT: WERDSTUDIO preserves and promotes these two legacies.

All events require registration and may be subject to change or cancellation. Attendance is at the attendee’s own risk. For more information and to register, visit preserveatl.eventbrite.com.

98 Westview Cemetery, Inc.

1680 Westview Dr. SW, Atlanta, GA 30310

www.westviewcemetery.com www.friendsofwestview.com westviewcemetery @friendsofhistoricwestview

Where History is Buried: Westview Cemetery Guided Tour

Saturday, March 8 at 2pm

INFORMATION

Come learn about the lives of many important Atlantans like Joel Chandler Harris, Lemuel Pratt Grant, Donald Lee Hollowell, Asa Candler and Harriett Harwell Wilson High while enjoying beautiful sculptures and historic structures. Tours will include the 1890 Gatehouse and, timepermitting, the massive Spanish Plateresque Westview Abbey and chapel. Prepare to be awestruck by the beauty and many layers of history this site represents.

When Westview opened in October of 1884 with nearly six-hundred acres of land, it was designed to be the premier cemetery in the Southeast. It is still an active cemetery with more than 125,000 interments. Westview remains the largest cemetery in the Southeast and one of the largest non-profit cemeteries in the United States.

Rediscovering Rest Haven: Westview Cemetery’s Historically Black Section

Tuesday, March 11 at 2pm

INFORMATION

Explore Rest Haven, Westview Cemetery’s historic black burial ground. Located in the southeastern corner of the cemetery, its several acres were designed so that graves were clustered around three avenues: East Haven, Central and West Haven. The opening in 1886 of the historically black South-View Cemetery in Atlanta drastically affected sales within Rest Haven. Yet despite the competition, burials continued infrequently into the later part of the 20th century.

MISSION STATEMENT: One of the largest non-profit cemeteries in the United States and the largest in the Southeast, Westview Cemetery has been proud to serve Atlanta and its surrounding communities since 1884 with dignity, beauty, and heritage, while endeavoring to provide services that are within economic reach of all.

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99 Whitehead Memorial Room

1364 Clifton Rd. NE, Atlanta, GA 30322

Whitehead Memorial Room Tour Fridays, March 7, 14, and 21 at 3pm

INFORMATION

Join Raymond Keen as he takes visitors through the Whitehead Memorial Room, circa 1946, at Emory University Hospital. The Whitehead Memorial Room is in the administrative wing of the hospital which was designed by legendary Atlanta architect Philip Shutze. It features rare wood carvings by Herbert Millard in the style of Grinling Gibbons and portraits of the Whitehead family. The room was originally a reception area and meeting room for the hospital’s Chief of Surgery. It is now used for special occasions within the surgical wing of the hospital as well as for meetings scheduled by Emory surgeons. Please note, the exact meeting location will be sent upon registration. Park across Clifton Road from Emory University Hospital.

PARTNER SPOTLIGHT

Zoo Atlanta

800 Cherokee Avenue SE Atlanta, GA 30315

www.zooatlanta.org

@ZooATL

INFORMATION

We have come a long way since opening our doors way back in 1889! Zoo Atlanta has changed dramatically since the earliest days of our Victorian origins, from the fascinating series of events that led to Atlanta’s first zoo, to the legendary Willie B., to the history of our giant panda program. We thank you for being part of the journey — our story is still being told!

MISSION STATEMENT: We save wildlife and their habitats through conservation, research, education and engaging experiences. Our efforts connect people to animals and inspire conservation action.

All events require registration and may be subject to change or cancellation. Attendance is at the attendee’s own risk. For more information and to register, visit preserveatl.eventbrite.com.

100 Whittier Mill Village Association

1950 Bolton Road NW, Atlanta, GA 30318

www.whittiermillvillage.com

Whittier Mill Village

@whittiermillvillage

Tour the Whittier Mill Village

Saturday, March 22 at 2pm

INFORMATION

Whittier Mill Village Association welcomes you to Phoenix Flies 2025! Meet at the First Baptist Church of Chattahoochee (1950 Bolton Road NW, Atlanta, GA 30318). Here, a history talk provides a background of the mill village and several homes are open for tour. Maps are available at the church. Parking is available on-site.

The initial development by the Whittier Cotton Mills Company began in 1895 with the construction of a 40,000 square-foot cotton mill, warehouses, company store, and the original 30 wood-framed dwellings for mill workers. The Post Office for Chattahoochee, Georgia operated in the company store until the village was annexed into the city in 1952. The mill baseball team competed with other cotton mills’ teams in the region. Remnants of the mill tower and carpenter’s shop remain in the 22-acre City of Atlanta Whittier Mill Park.

You may also join a guided horticultural walking tour of the four-acre woodland trail system, a part of Whittier Mill Park. Learn how the woodland restoration has involved the removal of invasive species, the development of trails, and the planting of native shrubs and trees through the efforts of many volunteer groups and village residents.

MISSION STATEMENT: To preserve the Whittier Mill Village and improve the quality of life for its residents and the surrounding community.

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101 The Wren’s Nest

1050 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd. SE Atlanta, GA 30310 www.wrensnest.org wrensnest @wrensnestatl

Tour the Historic Home of Author Joel Chandler Harris

Saturday, March 8 and 15 at 10am

INFORMATION

By exploring each room of The Wren’s Nest, the historic home of a noteworthy American writer, tour takers will learn about the life of Joel Chandler Harris, the significance of the Brer Rabbit folktales in American literature, and trends in Atlanta history encapsulated by the city’s oldest house museum.

MISSION STATEMENT: The mission of The Wren’s Nest is to preserve storytelling traditions, cultivate the next generation of readers and writers, and celebrate self-expression through educational and cultural programming. NR

102 Zuber-Jarrell House

810 Flat Shoals Avenue SE

Atlanta, GA 30316

Zuber-Jarrell House Tour

Friday, March 28 at 2pm

INFORMATION

Tour of the Zuber-Jarrell House listed on the National Register of Historic Places and currently undergoing restoration.

Major projects included restoration of the widow’s walk, reconstruction of the portecochere, restoration of all windows, including 12 stained glass windows, and plaster repair throughout the interior. This is an incredible opportunity for behind the scenes tour of a historic home restoration. NR

All events require registration and may be subject to change or cancellation. Attendance is at the attendee’s own risk. For more information and to register, visit preserveatl.eventbrite.com.

Monday, March 3, 2025

A Celebration of Atlanta’s Historic

Events by Day

Sunday, March 9, 2025 4 O4W: Explore One of Atlanta's Oldest Neighborhoods 10:00 AM 96 Tour of the May Patterson Goodrum House 10:00 AM 18 A Femme History of Decatur 10:30 AM

Clay Cemetery Preservation Tour 12:00 PM 59 Little 5 Points: A History of Atlanta's Original, Off-Beat Community 12:00 PM

Studioplex on Auburn at The Atlantic/ Southeastern Compress & Warehouse Historical Tour 12:00 PM

WERD Radio and Madame CJ Walker Museum Tour

– 3:00 PM

Atlanta's First Planned Suburb: A Walking Tour of Inman Park 2:00 PM 70 Walking Tours in Olmsted Linear Park 2:00 PM

History in Atlanta's Upper West Side: Crestlawn Cemetery Guided Tour 2:00 PM

Monday, March 10, 2025

L.P. Grant Mansion: Tour the Headquarters of the Atlanta Preservation Center 10:30 AM

Atlanta History Center Midtown: Preserving a City Block 11:00 AM

Behind the Stones: Preservation at Oakland Cemetery 11:00 AM

Atlanta as Classroom: Connecting Educators, Students, and the Public to the City 6:00 PM

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 24 Decatur Architecture Tour 1:00 PM 98 Rediscovering Rest Haven: Westview Cemetery's Historically Black Section 2:00 PM 1 Know When to Buy, Sell, or Hold’em 6:00 PM

A Celebration of Atlanta’s Historic Sites

Sunday,

Monday, March 17,

A Celebration of Atlanta’s Historic Sites

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A Celebration of Atlanta’s Historic

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