Articles tagged with: history
By Ann Boutwell
June 1, 1882: George Washington Adair posted a real estate notice in Atlanta’s local newspapers inviting potential buyers to view lots in Grant Park. His target market were families interested in building permanent …
By Ann Boutwell
May 1, 1935: The Zahner Building at the northwest corner of Peachtree and 10th streets (now the site of the Federal Reserve Bank) was the site of the Play-Guild’s first theatrical production – three, …
By Ann Boutwell
April 1, 1912: George and Cara Hinman reported that the newly formed Atlanta Story Tellers’ League had met with continuous success since forming in January at the Atlanta Carnegie Library. More than 60 …
The Atlanta Preservation Center will host its annual event, The Phoenix Flies, from Saturday, March 5, to Sunday, March 20. This city-wide celebration provides free access to more than 40 historic sites integral to …
By Ann Boutwell
March 2, 1908: The Palmer House apartments fronting Peachtree Place are placed on the rental market by B. M. Grant & Co. In May 1907, owner Sidney H. Phelan commissioned the architectural firm …
By Ann Boutwell
February 1969: National Geographic Magazine featured a 36-page spread by William S. Ellis – “Atlanta: Pacesetter City of the South.” Focusing on the city’s new modern age, the article featured Peachtree Center and Merchandise …




