January 2012
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Renaming Atlanta's streets has been a pain in the...
While doing some research on tiny former vice district Collins Street for an upcoming performance piece, I found this 1876 letter written to the editors of the Atlanta Constitution protesting its possible renaming. I couldn’t help but think of the recent controversy surrounding the renaming of Harris Street to John Portman Boulevard. It’s creepy how history repeats itself…read...
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Walking tour of the 1906 Atlanta Race Riot | Cover... →
An oldie but a goodie - it’s chilling to think what went on beneath your feet 106 years ago.
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Midtown's "Castle" to be the site of restaurant,... →
Creative Loafing’s Laura Horton is reporting that the funky Victorian home across from the Woodruff Arts campus will be the site of a restaurant and a four room “hotel.” Isn’t that more of an inn? Oh well, I’m glad the secret’s out. Expect a “Castle”-centric post in the near future. I’m only slightly obsessed.
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