| Originally part of Kirkwood, Lake Claire today has its own flavor and identity. While there is not an actual lake, residents are proud of their "Ski Lake Claire" bumper stickers. The name "Lake Claire" derives from the intersection of Lakeshore Drive and Claire Drive. There never was a "Lake Claire," rather Lakeshore was named after the now-dry artificial "Lake Ponceana," formerly at the north intersection of Claire. The neighborhood was probably named after the Lake Claire Garden Club founded in the mid 1930s.
Streets now in the Lake Claire neighborhood were originally surveyed as a few separate developments. These became incorporated into Atlanta one-by-one around the 1910s. Today Lake Claire is a neighborhood unit recognized by the City of Atlanta. Although some developers built groups of houses, much of Lake Claire has been sold as empty lots with individuals constructing their own houses. Name: Derives from the intersection of Lakeshore Drive and Claire Drive. There never was a "Lake Claire," rather Lakeshore was named after the now-dry artificial "Lake Ponceana," formerly at the north intersection of Claire. The neighborhood was probably named after the Lake Claire Garden Club founded in the mid 1930s. Organization: Streets now in the Lake Claire neighborhood were originally surveyed as a few separate developments. These became incorporated into Atlanta one-by-one around the 1910s. Today Lake Claire is a neighborhood unit recognized by the City of Atlanta. Although some developers built groups of houses, much of Lake Claire has been sold as empty lots with individuals constructing their own houses. Architecture: Mainly post-Victorian residential styles. Housing types range from craftsman & bungalow, to 50's cottages, exotic revivals, and modern designs. The housing stock, as with the neighborhood's residents, is a fun mix of distinction and harmony. Geography: Lake Claire sits on the Eastern Continental Divide (which the R.R. tracks follow) which separates rivers flowing to the Atlantic from those flowing to the Gulf of Mexico. Lake Claire is on the Gulf side. The entire neighborhood is within the City of Atlanta, in DeKalb County. Adjacent communities include: Candler Park (west) Druid Hills (north) Decatur (east) Kirkwood (south) Some information provided by www.lakeclaire.org Lakewood Heights Coming Soon! Little 5 Points Widely recognized as one of the most unique commercial districts in Atlanta , the area known as Little Five Points has a rich and varied history dating back to the late 19th Century. The development of Little Five Points began with the effort of Joel Hurt and Samuel M. Inman to create a residential suburb in what is now known as Inman Park . In 1866, Joel Hurt sold his insurance company and joined with Samuel M. Inman, a cotton merchant, to form the East Atlanta Land Company. Included among the goals of the company was the development of Inman Park as a residential suburb of Atlanta . Mr. Hurt felt that successful achievement of this goal depended on quality transportation. Towards this end, the Atlanta & Edgewood Street Railroad Company was founded. The electric railroad, Atlanta 's first, opened on August 22, 1889 . To provide a road for the tracks, a new street was created expressly for that purpose: Edgewood Avenue . The tracks were then extended to Clifton Road , in what at the time was the town of Edgewood . Today known as the Candler Park , Edgewood was incorporated into the city of Atlanta in 1908. Shortly thereafter, what is now Little Five Points was born as a commercial area. By the mid 1930s, Little Five Points became a thriving shopping area. Businesses relied on and served the surrounding neighborhoods and both prospered together. The development continued in the 1940s and 1950s. At one time there were three grocery stores (Kroger, Colonial and A&P), four drugstores, three barbershops, three movie theatres (The Palace, The Euclid and the Little Five Points) and several dining establishments. Then in the 1960s, various factors, including racial integration and the razing of homes for the proposed Stone Mountain Freeway, led to many families leaving Atlanta . The result was a period of decline for the Little Five Points area. By the 1970s, Little Five Points was in a state of deterioration. Two of the theatres were boarded up and in disrepair; the third was being utilized as a drug rehabilitation facility. Many shops stood vacant and the area had developed a reputation as a seedy gathering place for people engaged in violent and illegal activities. Two forces combined to revitialize Little Five Points: One was a 1975 Atlanta Community Development Block Grant. The other was the entrepreneurial actions of community-oriented businesses. In 1974 Charis Books was opened as an alternative book store; in 1975 Sevananda opened as a health food cooperative grocery. The BOND Federal Credit Union, founded in 1974, was one of the first community-based credit unions to form and is now a thriving financial institution. Another force for renewal was the Little Five Points Community Pub which in 1977 took over the space occupied by the Redwood Lounge, a bar previously known for its fights and prostitution. The Pub became a center for community gatherings and artistic events. Seven Stages Theatre was another early arrival, beginning first in 1979 in a part of the space later occupied by the Point. Several development projects were also accomplished by community-based investors. The Intown Development Corporation purchased and renovated eight store fronts in 1975 which included the future site for the Little Five Points Pub and BOND Credit Union. In 1977 the three story building now known as the Point Center Building was purchased and renovated by the Point Center Corporation. This project, spearheaded by Kelly Jordan, developed the street level as retail shops and the second floor as medical and professional offices. The first new construction in Litte Five Points in thirty years occurred in 1981 when the Little Five Points Partnership developed the Little Five Points food center and the shopping center at 484 Moreland Avenue . Shortly thereafter, two vacant theatres on the verge of being demolished by the owner were saved through the intervention of Mayor Maynard Jackson, and were leased to the Little Five Points Partnership. Upon renovation, the former Little Five Points Theatre opened as the Dancers' Collective and later became the home of Seven Stages Theatre. The former Euclid Theatre opened as the George Ellis Cinema and later became the Variety Playhouse. Today, Little Five Points is a success story with thriving cultural, entertainment, professional and commercial enterprises. It's development is based on the belief that the present success is just the beginning and that much more remains to be accomplished. Related Links: l5p.com and patweb.com Little Five Points is a thriving community of diverse inhabitants and unique businesses. L5P means great restaurants, live theater and musical performances. Every lifestyle accouterment or body adornment imaginable can be found here in variety. Here you'll also find the coolest clothes and the best neighborhood bars in the city. We even have our own community radio station, WRFG 89.3 FM. It's a business community, a neighborhood, and inarguably the coolest spot on the map between Greenwich Village and the French Quarter. From a bohemian hangout with a cheap poolroom, our neighborhood has grown into a rich mix of art, theater, and commerce. It's a tasty tossed salad embracing every lifestyle imaginable from Rasta to Gothic, and we welcome you. The neighborhood organization site is a guide to L5P business, but it's more than that. Like our neighborhood, it's a cultural excursion and a destination in itself. It was designed with fun in mind. Use the navigation to the left or the site map to see what's where. See you in the square! Peace! Some information provided by http://www.l5p.com and Little Five Points Business Association from Greater Little Five Points Planning Study http://www.patweb.com/l5p Mechanicsville Coming Soon! Midtown A hip residential area close to all the hot spots, Midtown features the inimitable Piedmont Park, lots of cool watering holes, and the benefit of something happening anytime of day (or night). Midtown runs the gamut of housing from historic Arts & Craft style homes to high-rise condos and apartments. The history of Midtown spans more than a century. (Visit the Walking Tour) In the 1870's, Peachtree Street was the most prestigious residential street in Atlanta, with the Governor's Mansion and other fine homes gracing it. Residents ventured further from downtown as streetcar lines were extended all the way out to Sixth Street and Piedmont Avenue and as The Gentlemen's Driving Club was established in 1887 (now the Piedmont Driving Club). A series of cotton exhibitions began in 1881 on the site of what is now Piedmont Park. Ponce de Leon Avenue was a destination for scenic picnics to its springs (located under the present City Hall East, the old Sears Building), which were thought to have healing powers. An amusement park was located across from the springs during the 1880s. Residential development then proceeded along Ponce de Leon Avenue. The fire of 1917 which devastated approximately 2000 homes south of Ponce was arrested in its path when Mayor Asa Candler created a fire trench line by dynamiting homes between North Avenue and Ponce de Leon. Due to a housing shortage during World War II, many of these large homes were subdivided and rented out as rooms. The post-war period led to a general decline of the neighborhood through the early 1970s. The bottom was hit during the mid-1970s with the end of the Strip, with its "Tight Squeeze" area at Peachtree and Tenth Streets, which had become a gathering place during the 1960s for drug users and prostitution. (based on research by Tom Leslie and Pat Willis) Today, Midtown has experienced much rejuvenation and has become a dynamic and vital intown neighborhood, sporting the most exciting skyline in Atlanta. Residents appreciate the diversity brought about by many different lifestyles, which is precisely what gives Midtown the real neighborhood feeling. A neighborhood association was established in 1969 through the efforts of area ministers who encouraged members of local churches to join with other residents to develop a sense of community and to express their commitment to the City of Atlanta. The community newspaper, The Midtown Story, was first published in 1974 and is now published bi-monthly as the official voice of the Midtown Neighbors' Association. Midtown was best known as a cultural center, with the High Museum of Art, the Woodruff Arts Center and the Fox Theatre. But the revival of intown living has spurred the conversion of old offices and stores along Peachtree Street and Piedmont Avenue into lofts. It has also drawn builders who are erecting midrise and garden-style residences to meet the demand. That same demand has boosted prices of Midtown properties into the multimillions. Along with the multifamily projects, Midtown has several historic neighborhoods where well- heeled buyers own beautiful columned houses along the twisting streets of Ansley Park and the Ansley Golf Club. Families are attracted to the English Tudor style houses of Morningside and Lenox Park, where elementary schools are noted for their active parent associations. The Virginia-Highland area, a thriving district of shops and restaurants, continues to attract visitors. Another bustling corner of Midtown is Piedmont Park, the city's biggest with 185 acres. The grounds include the Atlanta Botanical Garden, 15 acres of outdoor gardens and woodlands.
In many ways, Midtown is Atlanta's heart, right in the middle between Downtown and Buckhead. Taking care of this vital organ continues to yield positive results for the entire region.Today, Midtown is a cosmopolitan community with a healthy mix of offices and skyscrapers, great places to live, cultural destinations and green space, all enhancing and supporting each other.Construction cranes won't be leaving Midtown Atlanta anytime soon. Over the past five years Midtown has experienced residential growth of 250% and office has space has expanded by 60%. While numerous significant Midtown projects have been recently completed, many more are underway or planned for the near future. Some information provided by www.midtownatlanta.org Morningside/Lenox Park This popular neighborhood is located in the heart of the city and features many Tudor styles houses from the 1940’s and 50’s. T'was the season for giving when E. F. Luna, subdivisions manager for the real estate firm, Smith & Rankin, touted "a lot for your money" in December 9, 1923 editions of The Atlanta Journal. Morningside was a new type of "suburb"; commuters traveled to and from their homes by streetcar and, if they were fortunate enough, by car. Now, Morningside and Lenox Park, developed in 1931, are valued as "close in" neighborhoods with short drive-times that commuters outside the Perimeter surely must envy. Some 3,500 households strong, the area includes other neighborhoods - University Park, Noble Park, Johnson Estates and Hylan Park. All have contributed to the growth of Atlanta. Between 1920 and 1930, Atlanta's population grew by 70,000 from 200,616 to 270,366. Atlanta's radio age dawned in 1922 when WSB and WGST went on the air. In 1923, the same year Morningside was developed, a businessman named Robert Woodruff became president of The Coca-Cola company. Davison's department store (now Macy's) opened on Peachtree Street, the High Museum of Art debuted and the Atlanta Historical Society was organized in 1926. A year earlier, the city leased (and later purchased) Candler Field in Hapeville for a municipal airport. Consequently, Atlanta became an airmail center, and routes were established between Atlanta and New York and Atlanta and Miami in 1928. Three landmarks opened in 1929: the present City Hall on Mitchell Street, the Fox Theatre and the Varsity. Bobby Jones earned fame for himself and Atlanta in 1930 by winning the grand slam of golf - all in one year. His record still stands. Margaret Mitchell wrote for the The Atlanta Journal Sunday magazine, Her book, Gone With the Wind, would not be published until 1936. A hundred years earlier, the area that became Atlanta was home to the Creek Indians, who ceded their land to the State of Georgia in 1821. Atlanta's first settlers began to arrive. Most were from Northeast Georgia, though others came from the Carolinas and Virginia. Some settled in Easton, a farming community at the present intersection of Piedmont Road and Monroe Drive. Industrious farmers whose land lay along major creeks established water-powered saw and grist mills. Easton farmers ginned their cotton and ground their corn at Walker's Mill, across from today's Ansley Mall. In winter 1868, Joel Mable, a devout Scottish Presbyterian, organized the Union Sunday School in the Rock Spring School House. The school was located near the current intersection of Morningside Drive and East Rock Springs Road. Two years later, 27 members organized Rock Springs Presbyterian Church. Their names - Cheshire, Reeder, Luckie, Plaster and others - are familiar to this century's motorists. The first church, a white frame building without a steeple, was build in 1871 on the church's current site at Piedmont and Rock Springs Roads. In 1876, Easton residents began using the Air-Line Belle, a steam train that ran between Atlanta and Toccoa for 42 years. Commuters boarded the train at a depot near Ansley Mall. By 1888, Easton was 100 residents strong. By 1900, a number of Eastoners commuted to Atlanta by train. The new century brought many changes. Easton's post office closed in 1904. By 1911, the neighborhoods of today's Ansley Park and Virginia-Highlands were under development. That same year, Plaster Bridge Road in front of Walker's Mill was paved; the road was renamed Piedmont in 1917. Charles Lewis Fowler, a Baptist minister, founded Lanier University on University Drive the same year. But financial problems plagued the school; in 1921 the property was sold to the Ku Klux Klan, which owned it for a year. The structure, which resembles the Custis-Lee mansion in Virginia, is part of the congregation Shearith Israel. The synagogue is located in University Park, a subdivision developed around the university in 1921. Two years later, real estate agents James R. Smith and M.S. Rankin build eight homes in Morningside Park. Advertisements stressed a 70-foot wide paved street in front of homes with Murphy beds and a servants' toilet in the basement. The new development prospered after the city annexed the area in 1925. "The section known as Morningside, one of the newest subdivisions around Atlanta, was experiencing a boom," says the 1976 mini-history of Haygood Memorial United Methodist Church. "Many new homes had already been built and many others were under construction. The streetcar line and pavement were being extended out North Highland Avenue from Virginia Avenue to Lanier Place. Kimballville Farm, the fields east of Highland Avenue and the woods west of Highland, were being swiftly replaced by new homes and these were being occupied by young families of industrious, hopeful and friendly people." Also in 1925, developer Byron C. Kistner built a row of shops on North Highland. Original tenants included Shackleford's Pharmacy, Henry's Dry Cleaning, Rogers Brothers Grocery and an A&P. The row of shops still bustles today with 14 West Realty, Affairs gift shop, the Caramba Cafe, (the former) Indigo Restaurant and other business. In 1927, construction began on Morningside Shopping Center, the storefront strip on Piedmont just north of Monroe Drive. The growing neighborhood acquired a school when Morningside Elementary opened in 1929. Originally, the school had six classrooms on the lower floor of the western side of the current building. Enrollment grew, and a new building was commissioned and completed in 1935, providing work for the unemployed during the Depression. Development of Noble Park, Johnson Estates, and Hylan Park began in 1930. A year later Lenox Park opened, featuring model homes with names like "The Barclay," "The Sussex" and "The Chateau." Atlanta architects Ivey and Crook designed the homes in Lenox Park. Interest and pride in the Morningside/Lenox Park area grew. In 1934, the Morningside Civic League beautified the neighborhood by planting crepe myrtles and dogwoods. Postwar housing shortages, coupled with FHA and VA loans, spurred more development after World War II. A new interstate (I-75/85) threatened a thriving Jewish neighborhood south of the State Capital and many residents relocated to Morningside. The neighborhood faced a similar threat in the 1960s. In 1965, the MLPA was incorporated to fight plans to build I-485 through the neighborhood. By the late '60s, the state had bought property and demolished several homes for road right-of-way. The MLPA banded together with other east Atlanta neighborhoods to block the highway. Thanks to their pressure, the state dropped its plans for I-485 in 1973. The following year, Atlanta enacted a new city charter setting up 24 Neighborhood Planning Units to give residents more say in their communities. The MLPA would not forget the highway battle. In 1985, residents renamed Cumberland-Sherwood Park to honor the late Sidney Marcus, a Morningside resident and state representative who helped block the I-485 project. Mr. Marcus also helped secure the land for the park, which the state had cleared to build the highway. In the late 1980s, an MLPA committee led by David Robertson undertook a "monumental" project on behalf of their neighborhood. They decided to duplicate the Lenox Park marker at 878 Plymouth Road. Built in the 1920's, it was the only monument that remained intact. The committee raised enough funds to repair six existing markers and build 12 new ones. As the Winter 1989 MLPA Newsletter noted: "The new monuments will help define and unify the Morningside/Lenox Park area and will help focus attention on intown residential living and show our 'pride of place.' A unified look will help keep the freeways out of MLPA and show D.O.T. we are here to stay!" The markers serve as a stately yet poignant reminder of how Morningside/Lenox Park came to be. E.F. Luna, the subdivisions manager for Smith & Rankin, had the right sentiment in 1923 when he urged potential buyers to check out those lots in Morningside Park. "Get out of your car and look them over," he said. That's still not a bad idea to day. Some information provided by http://www.mlpa.org Oakhurst This quiet neighborhood has its own thriving business district featuring tasty eating spots and shopping joints. The housing is a lovely mix of Craftsman bungalows and new construction homes that meld perfectly into the landscape. Oakhurst, a well-established residential neighborhood within the City of Decatur.jWalk around the Oakhurst Village business district. This neighborhood is in the midst of a renaissance, attracting new shops and restaurants. A cornerstone of the Oakhurst Village area is the old Scottish Rite Children's Hospital, designed by Neel Reid in the early part of the 1900s, which is currently being renovated as a multi-use development. The City of Decatur is an exceptionally attractive area for homebuyers. New Decatur residents are drawn by the convenience and excitement of intown living, combined with the charm of historic neighborhoods, a small town feeling, and excellent schools and city services. Just down the street from this house is Oakhurst Park, which features a multi-use field with lights and bleachers, play and fitness equipment, basketball and tennis courts, a picnic pavillion with grills, and greenspace. McKoy Park, another excellent neighborhood park, is less than a half mile away. It is meticulously maintained by the City of Decatur Parks Department, and features a swimming pool, a baseball field with bleachers, a covered picnic pavilion, a wooded area with individual picnic tables, children's play areas, tennis courts and a basketball court. This house is also close to several parks in the City of Atlanta. The Charlie Yates Public Golf Course (with driving range) at East Lake is affiliated with its illustrious next door neighbor, world-class East Lake Golf Club. Nearby Bessie Branham Park (in Kirkwood) has been recently renovated with new tennis courts, a new playground, a $2 million recreation center, and one of Atlanta's community cyber centers. The new state-of-the-art East Lake Family YMCA is also less than a mile away. Oakhurst and the surrounding neighborhoods are served by the East Lake MARTA station, and are located on the PATH, a multi-use urban trail that is enormously popular with local cyclists, runners, walkers, and bladers. The City of Decatur is less than a mile away, and the DeKalb Farmers Market, a mecca that attracts shoppers from great distances for its fantastic assortment of produce, is very close by.
One of the oldest neighborhoods in the City of Decatur, the Oakhurst district was the City of Oakhurst before it was annexed by the City of Decatur in the 1920s. It features many examples of bungalow-style residential homes of Craftsman styling, has a small commercial center that features cozy restaurants, a few memorable watering holes and specialty shops. The old Scottish Rite Hospital, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is also located in the district. Oakhurst Park is an eight-acre neighborhood recreational facility at the heart of the Oakhurst neighborhood. Located at 307 Feld Ave., the park has two multipurpose fields, a playground area, two buildings, including a picnic pavilion with restrooms, and a concession and scoring building. Hard court surfaces include two lighted tennis courts and a basketball court. The site includes two separate parking areas and concrete walkways connecting the site features. Oakhurst Park is home to Decatur Youth Sports baseball, soccer programs and the Decatur High Schools girls softball team. Some information provided by the Oakhurst Neighborhood Association read more at http://www.oakhurstga.org/ona/ Old 4th Ward Coming Soon! Ormewood Park Ormewood Park is a neighborhood located between Grant Park and Kirkwood. Ormewood’s architecture consists mainly of bungalows and arts & crafts houses. Ormewood has been a hot real estate spot for the last 5 years, as it’s enjoyed a resurgence. The SAND area consists of six neighborhoods located just east of downtown Atlanta, Georgia: Benteen, Boulevard Heights, McDonough/Guice, North Ormewood Park, Ormewood Park, and Woodland Hills Until 1821, the area now known as SAND was the territory of the Creek Indian Nation. The land was then divided into 200 acre lots and parceled by lottery. Most of the lots became dairy farms. In 1892, several farms were developed into 100 building lots. This development was bordered by Confederate Avenue and extended from the Old Civil War Soldiers Home (now the site of the Georgia State Patrol Office) to Moreland Avenue. In the early 1900's, an Atlanta Electric Light and Trolley Company official named Aquilla J. Orme extended the trolley line from downtown to the Old Soldiers Home. Public transportation made the area attractive, and a number of Victorian homes were built. The area's first boom followed World War I when many Craftsman bungalows and brick cottages went up. The city of Atlanta annexed the property in 1922. The second growth boom came at the end of World war II. This period of growth is best represented by a variety of frame cottages and ranch homes built between older residences.The area continues to grow today, with many new homes and pocket subdivisions being built on remaining undeveloped land, as well as the ongoing restoration of the many historic homes.As a tribute to the trolley's role in the growth of the community, we have made the trolley the official symbol of SAND. Some information provided by: http://www.accessatlanta.com/community/groups/NOPCA/ and http://www.sandatlanta.org/ Peachtree Park An island in the city The 550 homes of Peachtree Park line 13 streets in Buckhead near Lenox Square. Quiet, tree-lined byways attract walkers, joggers and bicyclists. Landscaped traffic islands flash color in neighborhood intersections. The community has become an in-town haven for long-time residents and newcomers alike. The closing in 1990 of East Paces Ferry Road, once a popular cut-through from Buckhead Village to Lenox Square, turned the neighborhood overnight from an area busy with cars to an enclave for pedestrians. Today, Peachtree Park is a safe, quiet neighborhood within easy walking distance of all Buckhead's major amenities, from many of Atlanta's top restaurants to the shopping attractions of Lenox Square, Phipps Plaza and Buckhead Village to the office towers of the Peachtree Road financial district. Good neighborhood organization and committed volunteers also make Peachtree Park a great place to live. The Peachtree Park Civic Association works closely with city of Atlanta zoning, transportation and code enforcement officials and the Zone 2 police to ensure the area's livability and safety. Friends of Peachtree Park, the neighborhood's nonprofit organization, uses creative fund-raising to support landscaping and historic preservation efforts. Picnics, newcomers' socials, holiday parties, block parties and organized neighborhood trips also highlight the year. A regular neighborhood newsletter keeps residents up to date on issues and activities and offers classified ads showcasing individuals and businesses that work in and around Peachtree Park. An Internet site on the World Wide Web at www.Buckhead.Net, showcases Peachtree Park, surrounding neighborhoods and Buckhead to the city and the world. A traffic and security patrol helps keep streets and homes safe. In the heart of Buckhead, Peachtree Park has unparalleled access to one of the most diverse and exciting urban areas in America. The neighborhood is near the intersection of Peachtree and Piedmont roads, west of Lenox Square. It has easy walking access to the Lenox Square and Peachtree Road MARTA rapid rail stations. Convenience is one of Peachtree Park's great strengths. Many residents employed in the Buckhead business district walk to work. The Downtown and Midtown business districts to the south are minutes away by car via Georgia 400 or by MARTA rail line. The Perimeter Center medical, office and retail complex is equally accessible to the north. A landscaped pedestrian bridge across Georgia 400 at the end of East Paces Ferry Road connects Peachtree Park to shopping, dining and theaters at Lenox Square and Phipps Plaza. Nearby public schools include Garden Hills and Sarah Smith elementaries, Sutton Middle and North Atlanta. Several private schools are within a few minutes' drive. See Buckhead Education. Restaurants, from fast food to haute cuisine, are within a one-mile radius. See Buckhead Dining. Churches, synagogues and other places of worship are nearby. Entertainment, from multiscreen movie complexes at Phipps Plaza, Tower Place and Lenox Square to the Atlanta History Center on West Paces Ferry Road, is easily accessible. By MARTA rail or by car, it's easy to reach Symphony Hall, the High Museum of Art, the Atlanta Ballet, the Fox Theatre and sports events of every description. Buckhead parks are equally accessible: Garden Hills, just across Piedmont Road; Frankie Allen on Pharr Road; Peachtree Hills behind the Lindbergh MARTA station; and Chastain Park on Powers Ferry Road. Piedmont Park, a longtime Atlanta favorite, is 10 minutes away by car or 20 minutes by train/bus. Homes in Peachtree Park are excellent examples of early to mid 20th century architectural styles. The neighborhood was developed in three distinct periods, generally spreading southward from Peachtree Road to Darlington Road. The oldest part of the neighborhood, the Peachtree Highlands National Historic District, was developed in the 1920s and 1930s as a trolley car neighborhood for middle-class tradespeople. The area's oldest house, at 701 Martina Drive, was built in 1921. Most of the homes in this section are in the Craftsman, English Cottage and Colonial Revival styles. The National Register of Historic Places has recognized it as a living museum of early 20th century architecture and made it a national historic district. The middle section of Peachtree Park, from East Paces Ferry Road to Greenview Avenue and part of Dale Drive is comprised of Colonial Revival, English Cottage and Cape Cod homes, built in the 1930s and 1940s. The southern third of Peachtree Park was constructed mostly after World War II. Homes in this section, from Dale Drive to Darlington Circle, are generally in the Ranch style, but many Elliott Circle homes date back to the 1920s and 1930s, when it was an offshoot of fine homes that then lined Piedmont Road. Peachtree Park's ambiance makes it a real neighborhood, not just a collection of homes. Growing families are expanding their homes rather than leaving. The quality of the original construction of the homes, many with attics and basements, offers excellent opportunities for new rooms. Some homes have more than doubled in square footage in recent years. And those financial investments are paying off as real estate values continue to climb. Peachtree Park is truly an island in the city. Some information provided by http://www.buckhead.org/peachtreepark Peachtree Hills Originally settled by the Creek Indians, Peachtree Hills became the homestead of farmer Benjamin Plaster, who built his home near the Southern Railway railroad in 1815. Nearly a century later, the Plaster family sold its 1300-acre farm to developers who capitalized on the area's proximity to Atlanta and its conveniences such as water, sewers and paved sidewalks. The first homes were built as small rural or summer retreats by wealthy older Atlantans wanting to leave downtown Atlanta for the seemingly pastoral setting of the area. Lots in the three subdivisions ( Peachtree Hills Place , Peachtree Hurst and Peachtree Terrace) sold for $500 in 1912. In 1938 Raymond Jones built the Peachtree Hills Apartments. Considered then to be avant garde in economical design, they are a rare surviving example of International Style modernism. They were built to house the increasing middle-class population of the sunbelt phenomenon just before and after the war. The Hilltop shopping center, opened in 1939 across the street from the apartments, offered a beauty salon, delicatessen, drugstore and a grocery. This center exists today in renovated form to house small businesses and restaurants. Today you can still see many of the original Craftsman-style bungalows and Tudor revival brick homes in their forested setting. Two early examples are 183 Lindbergh Dr. , built in 1895 and lovingly restored by its present owner, and 60 Peachtree Hills Ave , built before the three subdivisions. Peachtree Hills has the warmth and charm of a real neighborhood, while being located in the heart of Atlanta . Much of that is due to an active and dedicated civic association. With Atlanta 's rapid growth, it is important that we all work to preserve our haven in the city. We welcome and encourage you to join our civic association and to participate on any committee that interests you. Amenities include: - MARTA Station at corner of Lindbergh Drive and Piedmont Road
- Peachtree Hills Park (308 Peachtree Hills Ave.), a seven-acre park with recreation center, softball field, lighted tennis courts and playground.
- Walk-in entrance at the end of Hurst Drive
- Peachtree Battle Shopping Center shops and restaurants
- Kings Circle shops and restaurants
- 1.5 miles to Piedmont Hospital
Some information provided by http://www.peachtree-hills.org/
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