Archive Atlanta

The attachment, nostalgia and love for Rich’s Department store runs deep. This week, I am covering the earliest history of department stores, the Rich Family and the growth of Rich's. 
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For many, this neighborhood has only recently hit their radar, with the construction of the new stadium and the redevelopment of the old Norfolk Southern headquarters. But did you know this is one of the oldest parts of Atlanta? Listen to this week's episode to learn about Slabtown and Snake Nation, the early mayoral elections, the first bridge in Atlanta and how Castleberry Hill got it's name.
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For many Atlantans driving down Ponce de Leon, these six linear parks almost disappear into sight. This week, I'm talking about Frederick Law Olmsted, his work in Atlanta and why these parks are so important. 
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In 1885, the death rate for black Atlantans was 2.5 times greater than whites. By 1900, the black death rate exceeded the white by 69%. African American deaths accounted for 50% of the city’s deaths, while only accounting for 40% of its population.
Crawford Long, Piedmont, Emory University Hospital, Georgia Baptist, Egleston Hospital for Children, St. Joseph's Infirmary, and the Scottish Rite Hospital were only available for the white population of Atlanta, so hospitals for black Atlanta were a dire necessity. 
This week, I'm talking about five that opened in the years from 1900 - 1945, as well as the doctors and nurses that made them happen. 
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A short announcement to let you know I will taking a podcast 'summer break'. New episodes will return on Friday, June 21st! In the meantime, I will still be posting short histories on social media - come follow along!
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This week, we're focusing on five downtown Atlanta churches - how they came to be, when were they built and what stories they hold. Learn about Father's O'Reilly's act of heroism, how you can hear a 169 year-old bell ring, the church of Mayor Andrew Young and why dancing almost got someone ex-communicated.  
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https://ugapress.org/book/9780820349350/historic-rural-churches-of-georgia/
https://www.sacredheartatlanta.org/save-the-spires.html
 
 
 
 

The end of the Civil War marked the end of slavery in the US...right? In the last few years, books and documentaries are educating Americans on what really happened. In all Southern cities, convict leasing booms in the post-war period and the largest user of the system was right here in Atlanta. This week, I am sharing the history of Chattahoochee Brick and the English Family.
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The Cascade Mansion (1860) and the Willis House (1840) are both owned by Lt. Colonel Perry Bennett, who can make a war-history-lover out of anyone. This week, I am sharing the information I learned on my tours of the two homes and the incredible history that they both hold.
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Cascade Mansion:
The Willis House:
Bomb-proof:
 
 

Every city seems to have their story of a great fire, and Atlanta is no different. In 1917, over the course of 10 hours, we would lose 73 square blocks, more than 300 acres, 1938 buildings and 1900 homes. 10,000 Atlantans were homeless, which was 5% of the city’s population. 
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Collier Heights development began slowly in the 1910s, with homes for white Atlantans. As WWII came to a close and housing shortages hit the city, African Americans began to purchase, develop and finance subdivisions on the west side. This neighborhood is a treasure trove of mid-century modern homes, but the stories of who lived in these homes is even better. 
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https://southernspaces.org/2016/brick-brick-atlantas-collier-heights