A plat of Reynoldstown. Text from slide presentation: One of the earliest documented records of Reynoldstown is this plat. It is clear from this map that Reynoldstown was a substantial community more than a century ago.
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Reconstruction (U.S. history, 1865-1877), Railroads, African American neighborhoods
Men ride a trolley in Altanta. Text from slide presentation: During the 1880s, the Atlanta Street Railroad Company extended its trolley system toward the east. For the first time, neighborhood residents could enjoy the convenience of riding the trolley to downtown Atlanta.
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African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American neighborhoods, Railroads
A view of one of the original Clark University buildings. Text from slide presentation: Even though the other university structures have been demolished ...
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African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American neighborhoods, African American universities and colleges
Victorian Cottages built by Clark University to house married students. Text from slide presentation: . . . and in smaller Victorian cottages like these that were built on campus to house married students.
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African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American neighborhoods, African American universities and colleges
Victorian Cottage built by Clark University to house married students. Text from slide presentation: This cottage has a porch running along the front of the house,
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African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American neighborhoods, African American universities and colleges
An advertisement for the Battle Hill devopment. Text from slide presentation: The subdivision was named for Dr. Hiram Mozley, inventor of Mozley's Lemon Elixir, who originally owned the land. The Mozley Park development grew slowly and in a somewhat random fashion, beginning around 1907.
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African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American neighborhoods, African Americans--Housing
A map of Mozley Park. Text from slide presentation: Mozley Park, which lies west of the Atlanta University Center, represents yet another aspect of the city's history. The subdivision is triangular shaped and was originally bounded by Martin Luther King Drive (then called Hunter) on the north, Gordon Road on the south and by the Southern Railroad line on the east.
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African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American neighborhoods, Railroads
Two women stand in front of a car. Text from slide presentation: Clark University and Gammon Theological Seminary remained the focus of community life, but in 1941, Clark relocated to west Atlanta and Gammon followed 20 years later.
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African American women, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American neighborhoods
Newspaper clipping about the transfer of Mozley Park to Black citizens. Text from slide presentation: Eventually Mozley Park and surrounding areas became home to more and more Blacks, as whites fled to the outlying suburbs. In April, 1954, Mozley Park, the park, was officially designated for use by Blacks, reflecting the segregationist policies which were still prevalent at that time.
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African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American neighborhoods, African Americans--Housing
View of a historic home in Atlanta. Text from slide presentation: This presentation is about Atlanta's historic African-American neighborhoods; why they are so important to our city's history; and why it is important to preserve them. Atlanta is a city of neighborhoods, and historic neighborhoods, which are fifty years old or older, lend a special feeling to our city.
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African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Housing, African American neighborhoods
Homes located in one of Atlanta's historically African-American neighborhoods. Text from slide presentation: Atlanta's African-American neighborhoods have always played a significant role in our city's history, and it is important that ...
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African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Housing, African American neighborhoods
Homes located in one of Atlanta's historically African-American neighborhoods. Text from slide presentation: . . . we protect and preserve those neighborhoods in order to protect and preserve the heritage they represent.
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African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Housing, African American neighborhoods
Homes located in one of Atlanta's historically African-American neighborhoods. Text from slide presentation: . . . and we want you to consider preserving your neighborhood so that its story is not lost.
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African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Housing, African American neighborhoods
Homes located in one of Atlanta's historically African-American neighborhoods. Text from slide presentation: In many ways, buildings represent a time capsule of our past.
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African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Housing, African American neighborhoods