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Old map showing Stone Mt Freeway through CHCA/MANA

From Greg Germani via the Facebook Group Medlock Park Neighbors: Of probable interest to Medlock Park residents: there was once a plan to extend the Stone Mtn Freeway right through the heart of the Clyde Shepherd Nature Preserve and Medlock Park in general in an effort to get motorists to and from I-485, which was never built. A larger version of this map can be seen here: http://www.facebook.com/l/KAQA1bKrKAQB7LGx0NXGJiaqxE880u5S9nd4KgKsBiIS5Lw/bit.ly/pILhkk

Heritage Education Workshop for Teachers!

From the DeKalb History Center: "The DeKalb History Center is excited to offer our third annual Talking Walls program which will introduce teachers to DeKalb's rich history through visits to historic sites, examination of primary documents from our Archives and lectures by prominent local historians."

DeKalb History Center auction fundraiser

Event Date and Time: 
03/25/2011 - 6:00pm - 9:00pm

From the DeKalb History Center: Enjoy an evening of food, wine, beer and music while bidding on fantastic items donated by generous local businesses. Silent auction packages include event tickets, golf, dinners, art, jewelry, hotel stays, special tours, books, children's activities, fitness opportunities and more.

Tour of United Methodist Children's Home

Event Date and Time: 
03/12/2011 - 11:00am - 12:00pm

From the DeKalb History Center: 

Behind the Scenes Tour of the United Methodist Children's Home
Contact:
Leslie Borger,
Heritage Education Coordinator,
DeKalb History Center
404.373.1088  ext. 20
dhs@dekalbhistory.org
March 12, 2011 
 
11:00 a.m. - Noon
500 S. Columbia Dr
Decatur GA 30030

Members: Free
Non-Members: $5.00
Reservations Required
DeKalb History Center
101 East Court Square
Decatur, Georgia 30030
Originally called the Methodist Orphans' Home, it was established in 1871 to care for those orphaned during the Civil War. The Home moved from Norcross to its current Decatur location in 1873 and has continued to serve children since. The Campus was at one time almost completely self sufficient with its own church, school, water system and farm. The tour will include a visit to the historic Moore Chapel and Atlanta cottage that once served as a home to many orphans over the years. Don't miss this rare opportunity to peek inside the beautiful historic buildings and learn more of the Children's Home's long history!

RSVP required - Please contact Leslie Borger for additional information.

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Atlanta Historic Newspapers Archive

History buffs will enjoy the Digital Library of Georgia's free online access to historic issues of Atlanta newspapers.  "The Atlanta Historic Newspapers Archive provides online access to fourteen newspaper titles published in Atlanta from 1847 to 1922. Consisting of over 67,000 newspaper pages, the archive provides historical images that are both full-text searchable and can be browsed by date.

The Ranch House in DeKalb County

Event Date and Time: 
03/24/2010 - 12:00pm

From commissioner Jeff Rader: DECATUR - The DeKalb History Center’s Lunch and Learn Lecture Series continues in March with a presentation on the Ranch House in DeKalb County. Richard Cloues, unit manager & deputy state historic preservation officer for Georgia’s Historic Preservation Division will begin the presentation with the history of the Ranch House in Georgia. Melissa Forgey, Executive Director for the DeKalb History Center, will present the results DHC’s recent look at this mid-century housing type.

1983 Stone Mt Freeway plan

Thanks to MANA for pointing out the 1983 map posted to the Atlanta Time Machine site. It shows the proposed extension for the Stone Mountain Freeway and it runs from its current terminus at Lawrenceville Highway all the way to Clairmont Road through the Clyde Shepherd Nature Preserve, Medlock Park, and Mason Mill Park along South Fork Peachtree Creek.

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Blogs for local history buffs

From "bking" on Metblogs.com: Some local bloggers are feeling nostalgic it seems… Christa at Pecanne Log and Rusty at, um, Rusty’s Blog have both been doing a bit of the old history blogging. Christa has some great posts on the old Ponce de Leon Springs, historic Atlanta cross dressers, and Atlanta’s seedy past. Rusty did some digging on Alex Cooley, found some great old postcards, and gives the low down on Snake Nation. Read more

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Behind the Door: Callanwolde Fine Arts Center

February 23, 2009
Source: Community Partnership Update/March 2009
Part of a continuing series of articles highlighting key institutions in the Clifton community...
An architectural landmark in the historic neighborhood of Druid Hills, Callanwolde Fine Arts Center is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Originally built in 1920 and owned by one of the city�s preeminent families, the Candler's, the 12.5 acre estate remains a gracious and inviting home, and is one of the liveliest and finest arts education centers in the Southeast. Read more

Discover Rich History with Community Tours

February 24, 2009
Source: Community Partnership Update/March 2009

Embrace the culture, diversity and times past of Atlanta with walking tours around the City of Decatur and the historic neighborhood of Druid Hills. These tours are designed to promote walking as a safe, convenient exercise and to familiarize participants with local restaurants and shops and municipal and historical points of interest in the community. Read more.

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