In 1881, not even two decades out of slavery, a group of Atlanta's African American washerwomen started the "Washing Society" and launched the fight for higher wages, respect and acknowledgement of black women's important role in the New South economy. One of best lesser-known 'herstories' of the city. www.amazon.com/Joy-My-Freedom-Southern-Womens/dp/0674893085 Contact Me: Email: [email protected] FB: www.facebook.com/archiveatlanta IG: www.instagram.com/archiveatlanta...
Feb 08, 2019•18 min•Ep. 22
Westview Cemetery is one of the largest in the Southeast, opening in 1884. Today I get to share how it got started, what that big tower is all about, and why I think everyone should visit this weekend! I barely scratched the surface, so please read Jeff Clemmon's book: Link: www.amazon.com/Atlantas-Historic-Westview-Cemetery-Landmarks/dp/1626199671 Contact Me: Email: [email protected] FB: www.facebook.com/archiveatlanta IG: www.instagram.com/archiveatlanta Andrew and Lula Hill: Water To...
Feb 01, 2019•22 min•Ep. 21
This week I got to explore the rich history of East Atlanta. Beginning with area's earliest Native American trade route, the site of the Battle of Atlanta, school desegregation and a very unique neighborhood cemetery. There is even a mention of a glass eye and llamas! Listen and learn about this great neighborhood and why I personally love EAV so much. Links I mentioned: http://www.batlevent.org/ https://www.georgiatrust.org/tag/2019-places-in-peril/ https://architecturalafterlife.com/2015/01/08...
Jan 25, 2019•24 min•Ep. 20
After promising this episode week after week, I'm finally bringing you the story of the 1906 Race Riot. Learn about what caused these 4 days of deadly violence, how it changed the city forever, inspired the formation of the NAACP, and created Sweet Auburn. Links Mentioned: https://blackpast.org/racial-violence-united-states-1660 https://www.amazon.com/Veiled-Visions-Reshaping-American-Relations/dp/0807856266 Contact Me: Email: [email protected] FB: www.facebook.com/archiveatlanta IG: ww...
Jan 18, 2019•22 min•Ep. 19
This week I was lucky to spend hours with former Chief Joe Tolbert, a 5th generation Atlanta firefighter. Today's episode covers all the amazing history of the Atlanta Fire Department, how they fought fires, Atlanta's historic stations and how you can thank you local firefighters this weekend. Links: https://legeros.com/history/atlanta/atlanta.pdf Email: [email protected] FB: www.facebook.com/archiveatlanta IG: www.instagram.com/archiveatlanta Doc Holliday: 1882 Fire Box: 1920s Fire Box...
Jan 11, 2019•24 min•Ep. 18
Possibly Atlanta most famous park, we've all visited at least once. Whether it's the Dogwood Festival, Music Midtown or the finish-line of the Peachtree Road Race...these are just some of the hundreds of reason to visit Piedmont Park. Today I'm telling you about the early history of the land, two important expositions, as well history that will make you notice and appreciate the park in a new way. Links: www.piedmontpark.org/things-to-do/sightseeing-and-tours/ Benjamin Walker's House/Piedmont Dr...
Jan 04, 2019•20 min•Ep. 17
Summerhill is the neighborhood almost all of us have visited at least once, but probably had no idea. It holds stories of African American and Jewish settlement in Atlanta, one of the first schools for black children, destruction by highways, urban renewal and two stadiums...oh, and a riot. Listen in for a look at all that, but also what the future holds in store for this rapidly changing neighborhood. Links: https://www.amazon.com/Challenging-U-S-Apartheid-Struggles-1960-1977/dp/0822337916 http...
Dec 21, 2018•20 min•Ep. 16
Atlanta and alcohol have a long, sordid history. From the colony of Georgia banning ardent spirits in 1735, to Fulton County taking 5 extra years to actually celebrate Repeal Day, the story of temperance and Atlanta is a great one. Listen this week to hear the stories - well known and unknown - about the Prohibition in Atlanta. Links: https://www.amazon.com/Prohibition-Atlanta-Temperance-Lightning-American/dp/1626196060 https://www.amazon.com/Liquor-Land-Lost-Cause-Evangelicals/dp/0813124719 htt...
Dec 14, 2018•21 min•Ep. 15
The Atlanta Public School system would be established by the City Council in 1869 and opening day would be in 1872. The first two high schools in the city were named Boys High and Girls High. This week, I'll talk about the history of both, how you can still see them today and a little personal tidbit about my vintage yearbook collection.
Dec 07, 2018•19 min•Ep. 14
Today, I finally get to tell one of the most important histories of Atlanta. In 1913, Atlanta is only 50 years out of the Civil War, but there are still huge resentments between the North and South. Georgia’s child labor standards were the nation’s worst, with children as young as ten years old working. Populist, Tom Watson, was lighting the fire underneath the anti-Catholic, anti-black and anti-Jew rhetoric. In this climate, Leo Frank is charged with Mary Phagan's murder, tried, sentenced and t...
Nov 30, 2018•22 min•Ep. 13
Happy Thanksgiving! This week, I am bringing you a quick episode on two Sweet Auburn churches - Big Bethel AME and Wheat Street Baptist. Learn about fires, famous plays and how the pastor of Wheat Street helped desegregate Atlanta's buses. Big Bethel AME: Wheat Street Baptist:
Nov 23, 2018•16 min•Ep. 12
The Atlanta Women's Club is one of the oldest non-profit organizations in Georgia. Listen to this week's episode to learn about their organizer, Rebecca Douglas Lowe, the lasting legacy of the club in Atlanta's history and their headquarters, the Wimbish House. Links: https://people.umass.edu/mchangam/Files/Black%20Women's%20Club%20Movement.pdf https://scholarworks.gsu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?referer=https://www.google.com/&httpsredir=1&article=1059&context=eps_diss https://digitalco...
Nov 16, 2018•19 min•Ep. 11
In 1881, Jacob Elsas built the Fulton Bag and Cotton Mill and the neighboring mill worker neighborhood, now called Cabbagetown. The two are intrinsically link and have great histories. Links: https://www.allofitp.xyz/ https://www.amazon.com/Contesting-New-South-Order-1914-1915/dp/0807849731/ref=mp_s_a_1_3/139-1043212-8837558?ie=UTF8&qid=1541771234&sr=1-3&refinements=p_27%3AClifford+Kuhn&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&dpPl=1&dpID=51n4sD-r7pL&ref=plSrch https://www.gofundme.com...
Nov 09, 2018•24 min•Ep. 10
We're back with two more downtown Atlanta hotels! First up? Hotel Row, the city's most intact row of commercial structures in the oldest business district. Second, the Imperial Hotel, home of the seeing Domino Lounge and currently a preservation win. Links: http://www.atlantatimemachine.com/downtown/imperial_list.htm https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQjf_gC0TrU Terminal Station: Terminal Hotel: Hotel Row: Imperial Hotel:...
Nov 02, 2018•16 min•Ep. 9
Reynoldstown is a Atlanta neighborhood from the 'other side of the tracks', founded by newly-freed slaves in the 1860s. Just like all of Atlanta, the area is changing so rapidly, that the history of this incredible community is in jeopardy. Join me this week as a I share why I love Reynoldstown and learn the unique stories it has to share. 1892 Aerial: IP Reynolds building: John F. Faith Elementary: IP Reynolds Elementary:...
Oct 26, 2018•19 min•Ep. 8
Atlanta's High Museum is one the more modern structures in the city's history, but the story of it's origins go back more than a century. Today were talking about the beginnings of Atlanta's art scene and how the museum, in it's current form, came to be. Want to support this podcast? Visit here Email: [email protected] Facebook | Instagram | Twitter...
Oct 19, 2018•18 min•Ep. 7
Atlanta has a long and complicated history of incarceration. This week, we're talking about three places still around today - in some form or another. The Atlanta Stockade, the Federal Penitentiary and the Old Prison Farm. Want to support this podcast? Visit here Email: [email protected] Facebook | Instagram | Twitter...
Oct 12, 2018•20 min•Ep. 6
Gaines Hall is one of the oldest buildings in Atlanta. Built as part of Atlanta University in 1869, it's a monument to the founder’s vision of a biracial society and their commitment to basic human and civil rights, which their students sought to advance here and elsewhere in the United States. The building has been gutted by fire and it left open to the elements. Learn how you can help share it's story and #savegaineshall. Want to support this podcast? Visit here Email: [email protected]...
Oct 05, 2018•21 min•Ep. 5
Learn about Atlanta's oldest park, the man that made it happen and the gems of the Grant Park neighborhood. Want to support this podcast? Visit here Email: [email protected] Facebook | Instagram | Twitter...
Sep 28, 2018•34 min•Ep. 4
This week's episode is about two (2) downtown Atlanta hotels - both have really interesting stories, one involves a deadly fire and the other, a landmark Supreme Court case. Want to support this podcast? Visit here Email: [email protected] Facebook | Instagram | Twitter...
Sep 21, 2018•23 min•Ep. 3
This week's episode is about Atlanta's very own Alexander Hamilton. Born enslaved and then later served in the Union Army, he moved his family from Eufaula, AL to Atlanta, GA and created a successful contracting business. His son Alexander D. Hamilton soon took over operations and then eventually a grandson, Alexander Hamilton Jr. (confused yet?). Join us as we discover this incredible story and learn all the buildings and homes that are still standing in our city. Want to support this podcast? ...
Sep 14, 2018•20 min•Ep. 2
I'm Victoria...fast talking New Yorker, adopted Atlantan, mom, local tour guide and total history nerd. My first episode is a little get-to-know-me and my goals for the podcast. Want to support this podcast? Visit here Email: [email protected] Facebook | Instagram | Twitter...
Sep 07, 2018•7 min•Ep. 1
