Visit the apex museum, which presents our nations history through the eyes of africanamericans. The roots of rap and the history of hiphop have origins that precede dj. Where peachtree meets sweet auburn gary m pomerantz. The idea really was reinforced last week when gene kansas invited gary pomerance, the author of where peachtree meets sweet auburn, to speak at the auburn avenue library. Constructing atlanta s auburn avenue as a heritage t ourist destination, urban geogr aphy, 31. We conduct walking tours that cover four key elements in understanding atlanta. The author was extremely detailed in his account which included much of. The auburn avenue history and culture project has been in the drawing books since at least 20. The auburn avenue research library is committed to preserving and making. Sweet auburn touts the popular martin luther king junior national historical park, which honors the civil rights leaders legacy by preserving the home of his birth, ebenezer baptist church, and the tombs of dr. Concentrated along a short mile and a half of auburn avenue, the sweet auburn historic district reflects the history, heritage and achievements of atlantas african americans. Its also the location of the auburn avenue research library, the atlanta. Pomerantz is an author and journalist and serves as a visiting lecturer in the department of communication at stanford university. National register of historic places nomination form for the sweet auburn district.
Rosa duffy designed the shop and reading room to be a place for people to interact with history that is. Drain the potatoes, and run them under cold water to remove. Atlanta, ga prweb august 21, 2017 maynard jackson iii and wendy eley jackson have optioned the book, where peachtree meets sweet auburn. The aarl oral history collection is one of eight special collections housed in the. Sweet auburn avenue became home to alonzo herndons atlanta mutual, the citys first. The roots of rap and the history of hiphop have origins that precede dj kool. Prolog more financial institutions, professionals, educators, entertainers and politicians were on this one mile of street than any other african american street in the south. Gary m pomerantz, where peachtree meets sweet auburn penguin books, 1996, 8485. At one point a businessman describes a meeting with mayor maynard jr.
In it, they trace the history of auburn avenue as a. Auburn avenue research library atlantafulton public library. The sweet auburn historic district is an important part of atlanta history because it enabled african americans to establish businesses, churches, and social organizations. Anchoring the west end of the sweet auburn h istoric district, the auburn avenue research library on african american culture and history opened may 1994 in atlanta. I attended the kwanzaa festival in december of 2019 it was an awesome family event the museum has so. Where peachtree meets sweet auburn is a 624page history of a section of atlanta and. They have so many amazing events and their art galleries are awesome. And, its wonderful to be proudly constituted in the birthplace of dr. A graduate of the university of california, berkeley, pomerantz lives. Atlantas white elite, and sweet auburn avenue, the spiritual main street of atlantas community. Its fun to see familiar faces and have intelligent conversation. For keeps, a shop for rare and classic black books, opens on.
The sweet auburn curb market the history of our streets. The oral histories of auburn avenue residents and merchants were gathered by local teenagers in 1978. A pictorial history paperback july 21, 2010 by dan moore sr author. I left the church and hiked back toward the sweet auburn curb market, thinking this was perhaps the best thing sweet auburn had to offer. Calloway, the sweet auburn avenue business history, 19001988as told by w. A special library of the atlantafulton public library system afpls, it is the first public library in the southeast to offer specialized reference and archival collections dedicated to the study and research of african american. Atlantas for keeps bookstore owner says sweet auburn spot is no mistake. Stroll down sweet auburn avenue, the heart of africanamerican commerce and culture in atlanta at the turn of the century. Auburn avenue research library on african american culture and.
The auburn avenue research library on african american culture and history is a special library within the atlantafulton public library system, located in atlantas sweet auburn historic district. The area, known as sweet auburn, is home to ebenezer baptist church, where civil rights and atlanta icon rev. Just down the street, the neighboring auburn avenue research library also has exhibits on african american culture and history, including one on the life and legacy of writer toni morrison. In 1992, the national trust added sweet auburn to its list of americas 11 most endangered historic places. The sweet auburn historic district is a historic africanamerican neighborhood along and surrounding auburn avenue, east of downtown atlanta, georgia, united states. Sweet auburn historic district is located along auburn avenue, generally between courtland st. Walk this way was formed out of a simple concept show people the hidden side of our great city. The sweet auburn neighborhood project is an oral history project that was funded by an neh youth project grant. Explore sweet auburn neighborhood in downtown atlanta, georgia. The bestselling 1996 book about the rise of two prominent atlanta families one black and one white, has been optioned for a television series by auburn avenue films. Experience indepth atlanta tours walk this way atlanta. The name sweet auburn was coined by john wesley dobbs, referring to the richest negro street in the world. Sweet auburns rich history is a point of pride for the neighborhood. Excellent book about the history of the allen and dobbs family from atlanta, georgia.
The historic district dominated by auburn avenue, once known as the richest negro street in the world, spiraled into decline in the 1980s. The onestory redbrick building, located at 333 auburn avenue, officially opened july 25, 1921, becoming atlantas. Discover landmarks of the civil rights movement, and several historic africanamerican churches including big bethel ame church, the first africanamerican church in atlanta, and ebenezer baptist church, the spiritual home of dr. Early civil rights challenges in georgia flashcards quizlet. Angus beef patty topped with blackened shrimp and smoked gouda. His first book, where peachtree meets sweet auburn, was named a 1996 notable book of the year by the new york times. The curb market, originally founded in 1923, is an experience in and of itself. Auburn avenue sweet auburn new georgia encyclopedia. There are also historic photos of the sweet auburn neighborhood and its african americanowned businesses. Sweet auburn avenue martin luther king birth home mlk historic site madam cj walker salon sclc headquarters the royal peacock werdam first black radio station ebenezer baptist church big bethel ame church atlanta daily world newspaper 100 black men national headquarters and more. As the naacp and local votingrights organizations, from their sweet auburn offices, lobbied state and local governments for an end to segregation, and as native son martin luther king jr. Explore atlantas sweet auburn district atl freedom trail. John wesley dobbs was known as the unofficial mayor of sweet auburn. Walking tour maps are available through the atlanta convention and visitors bureau, 4042226688.
If youre visiting in february, try to see the black history month parade, where the neighborhoods history is celebrated with performances. Throughout most of atlantas history, the black and the white communities were like these two streets, separated, with only a perfunctory contact. Sweet auburn atlanta 2020 all you need to know before. Located in the historically black sweet auburn district, rosa duffy, 28, has. The auburn avenue research library, in collaboration with the hammonds house. For keeps, a shop for rare and classic black books, opens on auburn avenue. Sweet auburn avenue atlanta, georgia usa a history from 18801960. For more information contact the friends of sweet auburn.
The steps leading to 540 john wesley dobbs avenue, the former home of john wesley dobbs photo by r. Rosa duffy, the owner of for keeps bookstore on auburn avenue. Visit sweet auburn on your trip to atlanta or united states. The auburn avenue research library, in collaboration with the hammonds house museum will host the roots of rap.
To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Duffy also has ties to history through her sister, a lawyer and president of. Atlantas for keeps bookstore owner says sweet auburn spot. Sweet auburn walks is a curated walk to the history, art, food, and entertainment of the sweet auburn historic district starting at. Black owned book store in atlanta atlanta journalconstitution. He and his wife irene raised six daughters including rennie dobbs jackson and matiwilda dobbs janzon all spellman graduates in a house purchased in 1909 at 540 houston street, now john wesley dobbs avenue, a few blocks north of sweet auburn avenue. For keeps, a shop for rare and classic black books, opens. Discovering black history in atlantas sweet auburn.
Auburn avenue films, owned and operated by the jackson team, is developing the story for a television series. The street was paved in gold observed john wesley dobbs. The saga of two families and the making of atlanta, written by gary pomerantz. Restaurants near sweet auburn, atlanta on tripadvisor. Where peachtree meets sweet auburn is a 624page history of a section of atlanta and four generations of 2 politically prominent atlanta families, one the allens white and one the dobbs black. Boil the sweet potatoes for 40 to 50 minutes, or until tender.
New startup space constellations will shine a spotlight on. As mayor of atlanta during the tumultuous 1960s, what does ivan allen jr. The 10 best restaurants near sweet auburn in atlanta, ga. Sweet auburn is one of the best places in the city to celebrate black history month each february. The 1885 edition of moses kings guide book, mount auburn cemetery, notes that on the left of central avenue, is a beautifully embellished octagonal building, with a stone platform and seats for visitors containing an excellent well of pure water. Constellations, located in the 1910 southern school book depository building on auburn avenue, will serve as a shared workspace and educational hub for civic, social, and private startups with georgia tech and georgia state universities already signed on as tenants. The sweet auburn historic district is a historic africanamerican neighborhood along and.
Auburn avenue research library on african american culture. We can accommodate up to 54 persons for a motor coach or 1544 persons in a minibus. Hoke smith was able to spread his ideas in the atlanta journal because he was. Downtown atlanta is getting another startup hub, this time in the historic sweet auburn district. Today the buildings on auburn avenue honor the determination and tenacity of black americans. The name sweet auburn was coined by john wesley dobbs, referring to the richest negro street in the world, one of the largest concentrations of africanamerican businesses in the united states. Buildings on auburn avenue in the sweet auburn historic. Decades before the auburn avenue research library opened, its core collection was formed at the auburn branch of the carnegie library of atlanta. Calloways pamphlet size book from the oral history, the sweet auburn avenue business history. Sweet auburn is an iconic area and place in black history, each street tell a different story in history but just as important as the other.
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