Atlanta Stories
Most people don’t know Atlanta. The modern high-rises might be the first thing you see, but the path from trail to train to world class city encompasses stories that run deep, reach far and have long lasting consequences.
We’re telling those stories. From the early transplants who largely arrived by trains to modern arrivals, Atlanta has been a crossroads offering opportunity for all kinds of people.
History Afoot Atlanta offers walking tours delivered by historians showcasing what exists now, what came before, and how the two come together.
What is Five Points?
Five Points is where things come together. Intersecting here are Marietta Street, Edgewood Avenue, Decatur Street and Peachtree. But this confluence has brought together more than streets. Click here to read more….
For my Krog Street walkers…
Thanks for joining me! Here are links to a few things I mentioned.
First - huge thank you to artist Peter Ferrari for his impromptu comments. Here is a link for details on the Forward Warrior mural project, or follow them on instagram. And look for Peter on Instagram @fastredcar (do you get the joke -Ferrari…car?)
Are you interested in the “Krog Codex”? This project by Georgia State students to capture in 3D scans and 360-degree photos of the ever-changing scene inside the city’s most popular underground art gallery is a fun way to explore more about the Krog tunnel. You’ll find a dizzying mix of images here or by just searching for “Krog Codex”.
Are you interested in the upcoming Jane’s Walks? They will take place the weekend of May 1-3, to celebrate the birthday of Jane Jacobs, a writer, urbanist and activist who championed a community-based approach to city-building. The festival of walking opportunities encourages people to share stories about their neighborhoods, discover unseen aspects of their communities, and use the art of walking as a way to connect with their neighbors. Local walks will be posted here when the schedule is finalized, which is projected to be about April 5?
Why walk Atlanta?
When we are asked if there are good places to take a walk in Atlanta, we respond with an enthusiastic, yes! Learn more here…
The Union of Captain John Miller and Thomas Brady
In 1881 these two men of the South began a partnership that we can still see hints of today. The Miller & Brady firm sold feed, kept stables, and sold horses and mules in the 19th century. Click here to read more.
Whitehall Street
In 1835 Charner Humphries would build the Whitehall tavern along a stagecoach route caring for weary travelers. Learn where Whitehall is today.