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The legacy of women's influence in Atlanta earliest history is not always tangible. There's no downtown office building, no company that still bears their name - but even in those patriarchal, religious, and societal confines, Nellie Peter Black was able to serve our city and state throughout most of her life. Descendant of a prominent Atlanta family, she lived with the true desire to help those in need - starting the first mission in Atlanta, organizing the first free hospital and helping to establish free kindergarten. If there was a club or organization in the city, Nellie was probably at the head. 
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The cornerstone at Atlanta's first public hospital was laid without the funds to actually finish building it! Finally opened in 1892, it's been serving the city for the last 127 years. This week I'm sharing the earliest hospital history, the true "Father of Grady', why the first patient was rejected and the terrible luck of its first motorized ambulance.  
Links:
www.amazon.com/Atlantas-living-Legacy-Memorial-Hospital/dp/0615530095
www.thefalllinepodcast.com/season-3
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Until last week, I had NO clue this unincorporated Cobb County enclave was actually 'ITP'...but that's not the only surprise that Vinings has to offer. Beginning with the Cherokee, who had two villages and a ferry operating in the area, it would be given in the land lottery to Hardy Pace, who built his family home and cemetery there. Throw in a good Sherman story, historic preservation, abandoned graves, whiskey and a ski slope - and you won't want to miss this week's episode!
Links:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/13N9at9uyRLWbhbFP2bRL-p0L5FTNSMJ6/view
www.amazon.com/Vinings-Images-America-Susan-Kendall/dp/0738598771
www.findagrave.com/cemetery/37544/vinings-cemetery
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River Crossing Ferry:
(Images of America: Vinings)
Solomon Pace home:
Pavilion:
Pace Cemetery:
Ski Lodge:
(Atlanta 100)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

There is street named for him and a giant bust on Auburn Avenue...but do you really know what he's done? From a rough childhood to railway mail clerk, Grandmaster Mason, husband, father and voting rights activist. He's left a long legacy in the city and especially on the street he loved so much - Auburn Avenue. 
Links:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/13N9at9uyRLWbhbFP2bRL-p0L5FTNSMJ6/view
http://okra.stanford.edu/media/audio/610902000.mp3?fbclid=IwAR1q0t0fb4AhHoyjyLrp4mutnsvf5dk204V71QPjk3KZd4L5vqFszG-4Dmw
www.amazon.com/Where-Peachtree-Meets-Sweet-Auburn/dp/0140265090
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The Crackers may sound familiar, but what about the Osceolas, Atlantans, Firecrackers, Windjammers, Deppens, Cubs and Panthers? This week, I’m talking about the parallel worlds of white and black baseball in Atlanta, all of the club iterations, and where these games were played.
Book mentioned: www.amazon.com/Crackers-Early-Days-Atlanta-Baseball/dp/1588181014
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Brisbane Park:
"Poncey" outfield Magnolia:
 

In 1881, not even two decades out of slavery, a group of Atlanta's African American washerwomen started the "Washing Society" and launched the fight for higher wages, respect and acknowledgement of black women's important role in the New South economy. One of best lesser-known 'herstories' of the city.
www.amazon.com/Joy-My-Freedom-Southern-Womens/dp/0674893085
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Westview Cemetery is one of the largest in the Southeast, opening in 1884. Today I get to share how it got started, what that big tower is all about, and why I think everyone should visit this weekend! I barely scratched the surface, so please read Jeff Clemmon's book:
Link:
www.amazon.com/Atlantas-Historic-Westview-Cemetery-Landmarks/dp/1626199671 
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Andrew and Lula Hill:
Water Tower:
Gatehouse:
Westview Abbey:
 
 

This week I got to explore the rich history of East Atlanta. Beginning with area's earliest Native American trade route, the site of the Battle of Atlanta, school desegregation and a very unique neighborhood cemetery. There is even a mention of a glass eye and llamas! Listen and learn about this great neighborhood and why I personally love EAV so much.
Links I mentioned: 
http://www.batlevent.org/
https://www.georgiatrust.org/tag/2019-places-in-peril/
https://architecturalafterlife.com/2015/01/08/the-abandoned-east-atlanta-high/
https://artsandculture.google.com/asset/murphy-high-school-integration/1AFfNXYQYSLBow
http://www.orgsites.com/ga/sylvestercemetery/
https://www.pinterest.com/GalleriaByLeah/eav-3/?lp=true
Thank you to Krissy Venneman for the photos of EAV! 
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After promising this episode week after week, I'm finally bringing you the story of the 1906 Race Riot. Learn about what caused these 4 days of deadly violence, how it changed the city forever, inspired the formation of the NAACP, and created Sweet Auburn.
Links Mentioned:
https://blackpast.org/racial-violence-united-states-1660
https://www.amazon.com/Veiled-Visions-Reshaping-American-Relations/dp/0807856266
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This week I was lucky to spend hours with former Chief Joe Tolbert, a 5th generation Atlanta firefighter. Today's episode covers all the amazing history of the Atlanta Fire Department, how they fought fires, Atlanta's historic stations and how you can thank you local firefighters this weekend.
Links:
https://legeros.com/history/atlanta/atlanta.pdf
 
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Doc Holliday:
1882 Fire Box:
1920s Fire Box:
Horse stables behind Station No. 7:
Motorized AFD fleet in Piedmont Park:
Historic Station No. 6:
Hook & Ladder Company No. 1:
Henry Lewis: