For many Atlantans driving down Ponce de Leon, these six linear parks almost disappear into sight. This week, I'm talking about Frederick Law Olmsted, his work in Atlanta and why t...
Archive Atlanta
A weekly history podcast sharing stories about the people, places and events that shaped the city of Atlanta.
Archive for June 2019
Jun 21st, 2019
African American Hospitals
In 1885, the death rate for black Atlantans was 2.5 times greater than whites. By 1900, the black death rate exceeded the white by 69%. African American deaths accounted for 50% of...