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Category: Atlanta

  • Postcards from the South: Dinkler Plaza Hotel – Atlanta

    Postcard view of the Dinkler Plaza Hotel, Atlanta

    This postcard depicts the Dinkler Plaza Hotel in Atlanta, originally the Hotel Ansley, designed by Brinton B. Davis with W.L. Stoddart and completed in 1913.

    Later purchased by the Dinkler Hotel Corporation, the hotel became a sprawling downtown behemoth, altered beyond recognition by multiple mid-20th-century renovations and additions, and was ultimately demolished in 1973.1 2

    This postcard includes the following description on the back:

    THE DINKLER PLAZA, Atlanta, Georgia – This outstanding hotel is FULLY AIR-CONDITIONED. An entirely new wing has been added to provide Atlanta’s newest, most outstanding convention service. Four famous restaurants offer fine dining in varied settings. TELEVISION.

    Published by Curtiecholor, the card was postmarked in Atlanta on July 10, 1958, and addressed to Clock Show Case of “308 PO Box New York 46, NY”.

    H.G. Stamey of P.O. Box 23, Cleveland, Ga., included the following cryptic note:

    “The price is Right – $22,97.90”

    Alright, Bob Barker.

    References

    1. “Dinkler Comes Down”. The Atlanta Constitution, February 6, 1973, p. 7-D. ↩︎
    2. Tharpe, Gene. “Wreckers in the Money”. The Atlanta Journal and The Atlanta Constitution, February 18, 1973, p. 1-E. ↩︎

  • Engine House No. 6 (1894) – Atlanta

    Bruce & Morgan. Engine House No. 6 (1894). Sweet Auburn, Atlanta.
    Bruce & Morgan. Engine House No. 6 (1894). Sweet Auburn, Atlanta.1 2 3
    Corbelled brick on the facade of Engine House No. 6, Atlanta
    Corbelled brick on the facade of Engine House No. 6, Atlanta
    Terracotta date panel on the facade of Engine House No. 6, Atlanta
    Terracotta date panel on the facade of Engine House No. 6, Atlanta
    Fire engine doors and granite quoins on the facade of Engine House No. 6, Atlanta
    Fire engine doors and granite quoins on the facade of Engine House No. 6, Atlanta
    Terracotta ornamentation between second-floor windows on Engine House No. 6, Atlanta
    Terracotta ornamentation between second-floor windows on Engine House No. 6, Atlanta
    Terracotta Atlanta Fire Department insignia on the facade of Engine House No, 6, Atlanta
    Terracotta Atlanta Fire Department insignia on the facade of Engine House No, 6, Atlanta
    Terracotta panel on the facade of Engine House No. 6, Atlanta
    Terracotta panel on the facade of Engine House No. 6, Atlanta
    Second-floor windows on the facade of Engine House No. 6, Atlanta
    Second-floor windows on the facade of Engine House No. 6, Atlanta
    Terracotta ornamentation on the facade of Engine House No. 6, Atlanta
    Terracotta ornamentation on the facade of Engine House No. 6, Atlanta

    References

    1. Building cornerstone. ↩︎
    2. “They Are Twins.” The Atlanta Constitution, February 11, 1894, p. 7. ↩︎
    3. “Engine House No. 6.” The Atlanta Constitution, May 29, 1894, p. 9. ↩︎

  • Postcards from the South: U.S. Post Office – Atlanta

    Postcard view of the interior of the U.S. Post Office (1909), Atlanta

    This postcard depicts the interior of the U.S. Post Office in Atlanta, designed by John Knox Taylor and completed in 1909.

    Published by I.F. P. Co. of Atlanta, the card wasn’t postmarked but was addressed to Miss Lena Grow of #29 Dewey Ave. in Atlanta.

    The note on the back says:

    “Hello, my little friend [not creepy at all – ed.] how are you getting along how is Charlie hope he is better. if you did not mean that you could go to the meeting what did you mean be cause I do not understand wont you please tell me. I sure had a nice time Sunday hope you did. But I did not meet Miss”

    Literally everything about that message is disturbing.

  • Nathan Deal Judicial Center (2020) – Atlanta

    Robert A.M. Stern Architects. Nathan Deal Judicial Center (2020). Atlanta.1 2
    Pediment on the facade of the Nathan Deal Judicial Center, Atlanta
    Pediment on the facade of the Nathan Deal Judicial Center, Atlanta
    Windows on the Nathan Deal Judicial Center, Atlanta
    Windows on the Nathan Deal Judicial Center, Atlanta

    References

    1. Rankin, Bill. “Justice Thomas: Judges must uphold rule of law”. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, February 12, 2020, p. B1. ↩︎
    2. Nathan Deal Judicial Center — Robert A.M. Stern Architects, LLP ↩︎

  • Postcards from the South: Hillyer Trust Building – Atlanta

    Postcard view of Hillyer Bank and Trust Building (1911), Atlanta

    This postcard depicts the Hillyer Bank and Trust Building in Atlanta, designed by Hentz & Reid and completed in 1911.

    Published by I.F. Co. of Atlanta, the card was postmarked in Atlanta on August 3, 1913, and addressed to Mrs. J.H. Harris of McCredie, Missouri.

    The following note is written on the back:

    “I am mighty glad to hear from you, will answer soon

    This is a lonesome Sunday wish I could be with you all

    Brother“

    Gallery

    Hentz & Reid. Hillyer Bank and Trust Building (1911). Atlanta.
    Hentz & Reid. Hillyer Bank and Trust Building (1911). Atlanta.
    Entrance of the Hillyer Bank and Trust Building, Atlanta
    Entrance of the Hillyer Bank and Trust Building, Atlanta
    Second-floor window and balcony on the Hillyer Bank and Trust Building, Atlanta
    Second-floor window and balcony on the Hillyer Bank and Trust Building, Atlanta
    West facade of the Hillyer Bank and Trust Building, Atlanta
    West facade of the Hillyer Bank and Trust Building, Atlanta

  • Postcards from the South: Terminal Hotel – Atlanta

    Postcard view of Terminal Hotel (1907), Atlanta

    This postcard depicts the Terminal Hotel in Atlanta, designed by Morgan & Dillon, completed in 1907, destroyed by fire in 1908, and rebuilt in 1909.

    Published by the Imperial Post Card Co. of Atlanta, the card was postmarked in Barnesville, Georgia, on March 3, 1927, and addressed to Mr. Steve Sullivan in Sullivan, Missouri. Think he owned the town?

    Written on the back is the following note:

    ‘Hello Steve —

    We’re having a northern tour thru the South. It’s cold but wait til we get to Cuba. I was on the air at W.S.B. last night – Hello to everbody – “Lovely”‘

    Bet “Lovely” was a musician. Just a hunch.

  • Postcards from the South: First Baptist Church – Atlanta (again)

    Postcard view of First Baptist Church (1905), Atlanta

    This postcard depicts the First Baptist Church in Atlanta, designed by G.L. Norrman and completed in 1906.

    Published by I.F. Co. of Atlanta, the card was postmarked in Boston, of all places, on February 20, 1917, and addressed to Mrs. Caroline W. Latham of 92 Forest Avenue in Portland, Maine.

    Katherine wrote on the back:

    “Arlington

    Thank you so much for sending Dorothy the cute valentine which she has enjoyed very much. We are all well and send love. Feb 19th”

  • Peachtree Center Station (1982) – Atlanta

    Joseph Amisano of Toombs, Amisano & Wells. Peachtree Center Station (1982). Atlanta.
    Joseph Amisano of Toombs, Amisano & Wells. Peachtree Center Station (1982). Atlanta.1 2 3
    Southbound train leaving the platform of Peachtree Center Station, Atlanta
    Southbound train leaving the platform of Peachtree Center Station, Atlanta
    Looking south in Peachtree Center Station, Atlanta
    Looking south in Peachtree Center Station, Atlanta
    Beneath a mezzanine in Peachtree Center Station, Atlanta
    Beneath a mezzanine in Peachtree Center Station, Atlanta
    Corridor in Peachtree Center Station, Atlanta
    Corridor in Peachtree Center Station, Atlanta
    Looking across a mezzanine in Peachtree Center Station, Atlanta
    Looking across a mezzanine in Peachtree Center Station, Atlanta
    Escalator to Peachtree Center Station, Atlanta
    Escalator to Peachtree Center Station, Atlanta
    Exposed granite in Peachtree Center Station, Atlanta
    Exposed granite in Peachtree Center Station, Atlanta

    References

    1. Litsch, Joseph. “All Aboard For Peachtree”. The Atlanta Journal-The Atlanta Constitution Weekend, September 4, 1982, p. 27. ↩︎
    2. Ippolito, Milo. “City bears his mark”. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, June 19, 2003, p. J1. ↩︎
    3. Powell, Kay. “Joe Amisano, admired architect”. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, April 21, 2008, p. B6. ↩︎

  • Postcards from the South: Candler Building – Atlanta

    Postcard view of the Candler Building (1905), Atlanta

    This postcard depicts the epitome of Atlanta piss elegance: the atrocious Candler Building, designed by George E. Murphy and completed in 1905. Also in the foreground is a portion of the Peck Building, completed in 1893 and designed by G.L. Norrman.

    Published by the Sugarman-Hirsch Co. of Atlanta, the card was printed by the Fort Wayne Printing Co. of Fort Wayne, Indiana, postmarked in Atlanta on August 25, 1937, and addressed to Miss Edith McKinney of Route 4, Lexington, Kentucky.

    The following note is written on the back:

    “Came down on train with Dr. Powell – on his way to Gainesville Ga. to perform a wedding member Bap. Sunday School Board. Tell Jane will write a regular Pierce Epistle tomorrow. Love, Ruth“

  • lilli Midtown (2018) – Atlanta

    ODA Architecture. lilli Midtown (2018). Midtown, Atlanta.
    ODA Architecture. lilli Midtown (2018). Midtown, Atlanta.1
    Looking up at the facade of lilli Midtown, Atlanta
    Looking up at the facade of lilli Midtown, Atlanta
    North elevation of lilli Midtown, Atlanta
    North elevation of lilli Midtown, Atlanta

    References

    1. lilli – ODA Architecture ↩︎