Download or read book Piedmont Park Midtown Atlanta GA written by Lee P. Jones and published by . This book was released on 2011-04-15 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These are photos of plants and objects that decorate Piedmont Park located in the heart of Atlanta, Georgia. The book is 64 pages long with a few anecdotal comments by the author. Each page leads you furthers into the rich tapestry and culture of the park.
Download or read book Piedmont Park written by Darlene R. Roth and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Essays from local historians on Atlanta's Piedmont Park are collected in this social history of a Southern landmark that attracts two million visitors annually and hosts important cultural and sports activities. Originally the site of the 1895 Cotton States and International Exposition, the 189 acres in the heart of the city became the home of an off-season circus before members of the nearby gentleman's driving club organized to develop the acreage into a civic Park in 1903. Atlanta's first golf course was laid out at the park, and it has become the home of political rallies, concerts, and arts festivals. Included are anecdotes and quotes from some of Atlanta's most esteemed citizens and visitors, including Rick Bragg, Sibley Fleming, Terry Kay, and Indigo Girls Amy Ray and Emily Saliers.
Download or read book Pedestrian Promenade and Car Park written by Rachel Nancy Hurst and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Fractured Past written by Tony Holland and published by Page Publishing, Inc. This book was released on 2020-02-28 with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a true life account of what it was like growing up a young black gay man in the largest Southeastern city in the Bible Belt. Atlanta, Georgia, 1960s and 1970s—a city that was the focal point of growth in the Southeastern United States that then, just as today, was saddled with trying to grow into a world-class city while attempting to minimize or even hide its shameful undercurrent of racism, sexism, classism, and overall prejudice. It was, and is, a very conservative place at its core. In the early days in Atlanta, when I was growing up, the African American community definitely felt it had something to prove. What with being the centerpiece of the civil rights movement, the community recognized that this was an opportunity for its black citizens to make a true stand for an independence and growth that was denied elsewhere in our nation as a whole. We were onstage, and the entire nation knew it. To that end, the church played a very big part in the development of the community. From my first realization that I had same-sex interests, there was no doubt that to disclose that fact with anyone would at the very least cause me to be ostracized. The pain and conflict that this caused me was nearly unbearable and was the catalyst that gave direction to much of my life from puberty on. Much has been written about this period in Atlanta from the racial angle. There has also been a great deal written about the early years of gay liberation in Atlanta. However, I've never encountered writings that adequately equated or depicted the relationship of both. In this book, I will attempt to give one man's account of what it was really like trying to straddle both worlds and keep them from crashing into each other, for I was sure that were that to happen, it would have guaranteed my personal destruction. Ironically, what I found was that danger to me existed in both communities. Though coming from different directions, in many ways, the dangers were very similar.
Download or read book Atlanta Blues written by Robert Lamb and published by Harbor House. This book was released on 2004 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fictional character Ben Blake investigates a girl's disappearance and grisly murders in Atlanta, Ga.
Download or read book A Night at the Sweet Gum Head Drag Drugs Disco and Atlanta s Gay Revolution written by Martin Padgett and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2021-06-01 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An electric and intimate story of 1970s gay Atlanta through its bedazzling drag clubs and burgeoning rights activism. Coursing with a pumped-up beat, gay Atlanta was the South's mecca—a beacon for gays and lesbians growing up in its homophobic towns and cities. There, the Sweet Gum Head was the club for achieving drag stardom. Martin Padgett evokes the fantabulous disco decade by going deep into the lives of two men who shaped and were shaped by this city: John Greenwell, an Alabama runaway who found himself and his avocation performing as the exquisite Rachel Wells; and Bill Smith, who took to the streets and city hall to change antigay laws. Against this optimism for visibility and rights, gay people lived with daily police harassment and drug dealing and murder in their discos and drag clubs. Conducting interviews with many of the major figures and reading through deteriorating gay archives, Padgett expertly re-creates Atlanta from a time when a vibrant, new queer culture of drag and pride came into being.
Download or read book Good Night Atlanta written by Adam Gamble and published by Good Night Books. This book was released on 2011-11-04 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Good Night Atlanta features Piedmont Park, the Chattahoochee River, the King Center, Centennial Olympic Park, Zoo Atlanta, Georgia Aquarium, Stone Mountain, Fernbank Museum of Natural History, the State Capitol Building, the historic Smith Family Farm at the Atlanta History Center, and more. This educational and inspiring board book will have young Southerners squealing with delight as they discover Atlanta's most beloved attractions. This book is part of the bestselling Good Night Our World series, which includes hundreds of titles exploring iconic locations and exciting, child-friendly themes. Many of North America’s most beloved regions are artfully celebrated in these board books designed to soothe children before bedtime while instilling an early appreciation for North America's natural and cultural wonders. Each book stars a multicultural group of people visiting the featured area’s attractions as rhythmic language guides children through the passage of both a single day and the four seasons while saluting the iconic aspects of each place.
Download or read book Love Atlanta written by R. Lee Zimmerman and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Explorer s Guide Atlanta written by Carol Thalimer and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2008-02-26 with total page 343 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A resource for travelers features tips on dining, lodging, transportation, shopping, recreational activities, landmarks, and cultural opportunities.
Download or read book Atlanta Travel Guide written by Daniel Windsor and published by Interactive Media Licensing. This book was released on 2024-06-20 with total page 29 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Atlanta, the capital city of Georgia, is a vibrant metropolis nestled in the southeastern United States. Known for its rich history, diverse culture, and booming economy, Atlanta stands as a beacon of Southern hospitality and modern innovation. From its humble beginnings as a railroad terminus in the 19th century to its pivotal role in the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s, Atlanta has evolved into a dynamic hub of business, entertainment, and education. The city's skyline is a testament to its growth, with towering skyscrapers like the Bank of America Plaza and the iconic Peachtree Plaza defining its modern landscape. Beyond the urban hustle, Atlanta boasts an abundance of green spaces, including the expansive Piedmont Park and the serene Atlanta Botanical Garden, offering residents and visitors alike a retreat from the bustling city life. Atlanta's cultural tapestry is as diverse as its population, with neighborhoods like Midtown and Buckhead pulsating with art galleries, theaters, and music venues. The city's culinary scene is equally eclectic, featuring Southern comfort food, international cuisines, and innovative eateries helmed by renowned chefs. Sports enthusiasts flock to Atlanta for its passion for athletics, with the city hosting major events such as the 1996 Summer Olympics and serving as home to professional teams like the Atlanta Braves, Falcons, and Hawks. As a center of higher education, Atlanta draws students from around the globe to institutions like Emory University, Georgia Tech, and Morehouse College, contributing to its reputation as a knowledge-driven city. Whether exploring the historic Sweet Auburn district, immersing oneself in the sights and sounds of the Atlanta BeltLine, or experiencing the vibrant nightlife in Virginia-Highland, Atlanta offers something for everyone. With its blend of tradition and innovation, Atlanta continues to captivate and inspire, making it a city unlike any other in the South.
Download or read book Atlanta The Delaplaine 2022 Long Weekend Guide written by Andrew Delaplaine and published by Gramercy Park Press. This book was released on 2021-08-06 with total page 103 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A complete guide for everything you need to experience a great Long Weekend in Atlanta, whether your trip takes you to Downtown, Midtown, Buckhead, East Atlanta, Inman Park or Little Five Points. "I'd been through the airport a hundred times before I ever had a chance to spend 2 days in Atlanta. This book was just fine for me." --- Fred G, Seattle "I actually live in Atlanta and bought this book as a joke. I found three restaurants I'd never even heard of-and loved all three!" --- Jerry A., Buckhead You'll save a lot of time using this concise guide. =LODGINGS (in several parts of Atlanta) variously priced = FINE & BUDGET RESTAURANTS, more than enough listings to give you a sense of the variety to be found. =PRINCIPAL ATTRACTIONS -- don't waste your precious time on the lesser ones. We've done all the work for you. = SHOPPING -- A handful of interesting ideas.
Download or read book Atlanta s Ponce de Leon Avenue written by Sharon Foster Jones and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2012-02-27 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Named for the famous Spanish explorer who was said to have discovered the Fountain of Youth, Atlanta's Ponce de Leon Avenue began as a simple country road that conveyed visitors to the famous healing springs. Now, few motorists realize that the avenue, one of Atlanta's major commuter thoroughfares, was a prestigious residential street in Victorian Atlanta, home to mayors and millionaires. An economic turn in the twentieth century transformed the avenue into a crime-ridden commercial corridor, but in recent years, Atlantans have rediscovered the street's venerable architecture and storied history. Join local historian Sharon Foster Jones on a vivid tour of the avenue - from picnics by the springs in hoopskirts and Atlanta Crackers baseball to the Fox Theatre and the days when Vivien Leigh, Clark Gable and Al Capone lodged in the esteemed hotels lining this magnificent avenue.
Download or read book Atlanta written by David King Gleason and published by LSU Press. This book was released on 1994-09-01 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From its beginnings as a tiny rail-line settlement in 1837 to its emergence as the designated host city for the 1996 Summer Olympic Games, Atlanta has been on the move. Its dramatic and ever-changing skyline attests to the fact that it is one of America’s most dynamic cities—the epitome of what has come to be known as the “New South.” Yet for all its striking modern architecture, Atlanta is much more than a collection of soaring skyscrapers, as David King Gleason makes clear in this beautiful new book, featuring some 150 color photographs of Georgia’s capital city in all its splendid variety. Here are Atlanta’s impressive business towers, familiar to travelers from all over the world, but here too are its bucolic neighborhoods and parks, its decades-old landmarks and educational institutions, its sporting and entertainment facilities, its museums and theaters. With his camera Gleason roams from downtown, where the nineteenth-century ornateness of the gold-domed State Capitol contrasts with the ultramodern designs of recently built skyscrapers, to the outskirts of this sprawling city, were the winding Chattachoochee River and the mammoth carved granite dome of Stone Mountain attract visitors year-round. He discloses the diversity of Atlanta’s many neighborhoods in shots of the rejuvenated Midtown section, whose well-established residential enclaves now sit almost cheek by jowl with new office buildings, and farther to the north, in photographs of the thriving Buckhead area, the site of some of the city’s most impressive mansions of the past as well as of more recent vintage. Reflecting Atlanta’s importance as an educational center, Gleason includes photographs of such institutions as Emory University, Georgia Tech, and the various colleges (Morehouse, Spelman, and others) that make up the Atlanta University Center. Photographs of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthplace and of the Carter Presidential Center are just two reminders that Georgians have often been at the forefront of political progress in America. The city’s interest in culture and recreation is represented in images of the High Museums of Art, the Atlanta Botanical Garden, Underground Atlanta, and the many sporting venues where both college and professional teams compete. An introduction by the Atlanta poet and physician John Stone and captions by newspaper journalist Don O’Briant complement Gleason’s evocative photographs. Anyone—longtime resident, newcomer, and visitor alike—will find this a book to keep and treasure.
Download or read book Atlanta s Parks and Monuments written by Rodney Mims Cook Jr and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2013 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the city's beginnings after the War of 1812, Atlanta has had a tradition of building with a regard for becoming a world-class metropolis. Before being burned by Union general William T. Sherman in 1864, the city's appearance was described by noted European architect and urban planner Leon Krier as "looking like London in the 18th century." Atlanta was surrounded by estates and plantations, and many of the plantation builders were influenced by Greek and Roman architecture. The argument of slavery to the contrary, builders saw Greek temples as symbols of democracy and, as a result, embraced Greek and Roman revival architecture as the dominant national style. Great monuments followed in this tradition to the letter in the capital of the South.
Download or read book Before I Sleep written by William C. Waters (III.) and published by Logikon Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DESCRIPTION OF CONTENT: This is the story of everything that happens to -- and a lot that runs through the mind of -- John Galen, M. D., as he darts from patient to patient in the office, ER, operating room, home, and kidney dialysis suite during his day and night on duty. Patients come and go, but two special cases dominate the narrative drive. Written in the first person and present tense, it is derived from the 40-year experience of the author, William Waters, M. D., who is also the son of - and father of - doctors.
Download or read book Neighborhoods in Atlanta Georgia written by Source Wikipedia and published by University-Press.org. This book was released on 2013-09 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 119. Chapters: Adair Park, Adamsville (Atlanta), Ansley Park, Argonne Forest (Atlanta), Atkins Park, Atlantic Station, Bankhead (Atlanta), Beaver Slide, Benteen Park, Ben Hill (Atlanta), Berkeley Park, Blandtown, Boulevard (Atlanta), Boulevard Heights, Brookwood (Atlanta), Brookwood Hills, Buckhead (Atlanta), Buckhead Forest, Buckhead Village, Cabbagetown (Atlanta), Candler Park, Capitol View (Atlanta), Capitol View Manor, Carey Park (Atlanta), Cascade Heights, Castleberry Hill, Centennial Hill, Center Hill (Atlanta), Chosewood Park, Collier Heights, Collier Hills, Colony Square, Copenhill, Darktown, Downtown Atlanta, East Atlanta, East Lake (Atlanta), East Lake Commons Conservation Community, Edgewood (Atlanta), English Avenue and Vine City, Fairlie-Poplar, Atlanta, Five Points (Atlanta), Flair Forest, Garden Hills, Grant Park (Atlanta), Greenbriar (Atlanta), Green Line (Atlanta development corridor), Grove Park (Atlanta), High Point (Atlanta), Historic Brookhaven, History of Virginia-Highland, Home Park (Atlanta), Hotel District, Hunter Hills, Inman Park, Jackson Row, Jenningstown (Atlanta), Johnsontown (Atlanta), Joyland (Atlanta), Just Us (Atlanta), Kirkwood (Atlanta), Knight Park-Howell Station, Lakewood Heights (Atlanta), Lake Claire (Atlanta), Lenox Park (Atlanta), Lightning (Atlanta), Lindbergh (Atlanta), Lindridge/Martin Manor, Little Five Points, Loring Heights (Atlanta), Luckie Marietta, Macedonia Park, Margaret Mitchell (Atlanta neighborhood), Marietta Street Artery, Mechanicsville (Atlanta), Midtown Atlanta, Midtown Historic District (Atlanta, Georgia), Midwest Cascade, Morningside/Lenox Park, Mozley Park, Neighborhoods in Atlanta, Neighborhood planning unit, North Buckhead, North Ormewood Park, Oakland (Atlanta), Oakland City (Atlanta), Old Fourth Ward, Paces (Atlanta), Peachtree Center, Peachtree Hills, Peachtree...
Download or read book Atlanta Georgia written by Priscilla Morris and published by . This book was released on 2005-09-01 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you set out to find a place with a warmly temperate climate, a place with attitude, water views, natural beauty, metropolitan amenities, cozy neighborthoods and high culture-all within a two hour flight of 80% of the nation's population-that place would be Atlanta. Byron Jorjorian examines a cross section of Atlanta's landmarks, trademarks, and hidden delights using aerials, abstracts, closeups, and his internationally acclaimed eye for the natural environment. His beautiful photographs encapsulate the essence of Georgia's dynamic capital city today.
