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Archive Atlanta

A weekly history podcast sharing stories about the people, places and events that shaped the city of Atlanta.

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19:56

Piedmont Park

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2019/01/04

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

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19:58

Summerhill

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2018/12/21

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

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21:18

Prohibition

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2018/12/14

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

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19:10

Girls High + Boys High

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2018/12/07

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.

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21:53

Leo Frank

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2018/11/30

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 then

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15:45

Big Bethel + Wheat Street

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2018/11/23

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:

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19:16

Atlanta Women's Club

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2018/11/16

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

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24:29

Fulton Bag and Cotton Mill + Cabbagetown

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2018/11/09

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

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16:20

Downtown Hotels - Part II

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2018/11/02

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:

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18:48

Reynoldstown

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2018/10/26

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:

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17:46

High Museum

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2018/10/19

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: thevictorialemos@gmail.com Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

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19:56

Behind Bars

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2018/10/12

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: thevictorialemos@gmail.com Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

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20:38

Gaines Hall

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2018/10/05

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

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34:11

Grant Park

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2018/09/28

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: thevictorialemos@gmail.com Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

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23:05

Downtown Hotels - Part I

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2018/09/21

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: thevictorialemos@gmail.com Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

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19:37

Alexander Hamilton

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2018/09/14

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

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07:08

An Introduction

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2018/09/07

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: thevictorialemos@gmail.com Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

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