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East Atlanta, Josh Curtis, Dana Delessio, Blake Fortune, Cari Foster, Jana Futch, Phillipe Gonzalez, Marni Gordon, Aretha Hills, Dennis Lovello, Amber Ray, Stacy Rieke, Sean Yates Apr 2017

East Atlanta, Josh Curtis, Dana Delessio, Blake Fortune, Cari Foster, Jana Futch, Phillipe Gonzalez, Marni Gordon, Aretha Hills, Dennis Lovello, Amber Ray, Stacy Rieke, Sean Yates

Heritage Preservation Projects

Prepared by the Spring 2017 Case Studies in Historic Preservation students. Located partially in the City of Atlanta, DeKalb County and in unincorporated DeKalb County. East Atlanta is a good example of an evolving suburb. In the late 19th and early 20th century the area was an urban neighborhood that relied on the streetcar system and by World War II had evolved into an automobile-reliant suburban. Development progressed from a densely, gridded street pattern in the northern portion indicating a traditional urban neighborhood to a curvilinear street pattern in the southern section indicating an automobile-centric suburb. The area includes at …


Longview Subdivision 1958-1962, Ellen Rankin, Nathan Brown, Collier Neeley, Nicole Gilbert, Sarah Love, Whitney Rooks, William Inman, Casey Radke, Anna Williams, Megan Wiginton Jan 2015

Longview Subdivision 1958-1962, Ellen Rankin, Nathan Brown, Collier Neeley, Nicole Gilbert, Sarah Love, Whitney Rooks, William Inman, Casey Radke, Anna Williams, Megan Wiginton

Heritage Preservation Projects

This form contains information about the Longview Subdivision, one of the few neighborhoods which represent mid twentieth century architectural styles to be nominated to the national register. The subdivision was created to cater to workers of new industrial centers within Doraville and along Peachtree Industrial Boulevard. This resource contains many primary sources, including contemporary photographs of the property, as well as various forms of maps, copies of original advertisements for the subdivision, and various documents and publications relating to the neighborhood itself.


The Atlanta Streetcar: An Analysis Of Its Development And Growth As It Relates To The Core Cognitive Structure Of The City, Dawn Haynie Jan 2012

The Atlanta Streetcar: An Analysis Of Its Development And Growth As It Relates To The Core Cognitive Structure Of The City, Dawn Haynie

Art and Design Faculty Publications

the spatial structure of the city of Atlanta has shifted significantly as the city grew. It emerged from a pattern of colliding grids, which bridged the railroads, and an analysis of these early maps illustrated a centrally located area of dense street connectivity distinct from the spaces that are more easily accessible in terms of direction changes – where direction changes describe cognitive rather than metric accessibility. As the city grew and additional clusters of higher local density emerged, each isolated from the other, a multi-centered city was established with ever increasing fragmentation of the Directional Reach structure.Eventually, then, the …


Capitol View Manor, Erica Duvic, Meg Hammock, Justin Hutchcraft, Thomas Lee, Merribel Mckeever, Holly Schwarzmann Apr 2011

Capitol View Manor, Erica Duvic, Meg Hammock, Justin Hutchcraft, Thomas Lee, Merribel Mckeever, Holly Schwarzmann

Heritage Preservation Projects

Prepared by the Spring 2011 Case Studies in Historic Preservation class. Information regarding historic relevance and resources located in the Capitol View Manor Historic District in Atlanta, Georgia was compiled to produce a Historic District Information Form (HIDF). This form is acceptable to submit locally and nationally for placement on the National Register of Historic Places. Capitol View Manor was established in 1920 and has a variety of historic building styles, including Craftsman, English Cottage, and English Vernacular Revival.


Mlk Jr. Historic District: Delbridge-Hamilton Apartments, Adam Archual, Mollie Bogle, Mera Cardenas, Rebeccah Crawford, Rosemary Davis, Elizabeth Decker, Angelica A. Dion, Jennifer Dixon, Sarah Edwards, Michelle Hendrickson, Justin Hutchcraft, Anna Joiner, Katie Kennedy, Sarah Kurtz, Heather Miller, Nancy Murray, Crystal Perez, Holly Schwarzmann, Christen Vickery Oct 2010

Mlk Jr. Historic District: Delbridge-Hamilton Apartments, Adam Archual, Mollie Bogle, Mera Cardenas, Rebeccah Crawford, Rosemary Davis, Elizabeth Decker, Angelica A. Dion, Jennifer Dixon, Sarah Edwards, Michelle Hendrickson, Justin Hutchcraft, Anna Joiner, Katie Kennedy, Sarah Kurtz, Heather Miller, Nancy Murray, Crystal Perez, Holly Schwarzmann, Christen Vickery

Heritage Preservation Projects

Prepared by the Fall 2010 Conservation of Historic Building Materials class. This Historic Structure Report contains the history of the Delbridge-Hamilton Apartments at 491 Auburn Ave, Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia.


Mlk Historic District: 493 Auburn Ave. Ne, Adam Archual, Mollie Bogle, Mera Cardenas, Rebeccah Crawford, Rosemary Davis, Elizabeth Decker, Angelica A. Dion, Jennifer Dixon, Sarah Edwards, Michelle Hendrickson, Justin Hutchcraft, Anna Joiner, Katie Kennedy, Heather Miller, Nancy Murray, Crystal Perez, Holly Schwarzmann, Christen Vickery, Sarah Kurtz Oct 2010

Mlk Historic District: 493 Auburn Ave. Ne, Adam Archual, Mollie Bogle, Mera Cardenas, Rebeccah Crawford, Rosemary Davis, Elizabeth Decker, Angelica A. Dion, Jennifer Dixon, Sarah Edwards, Michelle Hendrickson, Justin Hutchcraft, Anna Joiner, Katie Kennedy, Heather Miller, Nancy Murray, Crystal Perez, Holly Schwarzmann, Christen Vickery, Sarah Kurtz

Heritage Preservation Projects

Prepared by the Fall 2010 Conservation of Historic Building Materials class. This Historic Structure Report contains the history of the three double-shotgun houses located at 493 Auburn Avenue built by Alexander Daniel Hamilton and his father, Alexander Hamilton, African-American father-and-son builders. The existing conditions of the interior, exterior, infrastructure, and grounds of the buildings are detailed, as well as a master plan of recommendations for the site. The purpose of this report is to provide a current assessment of the condition of the property, recommendations for needed repairs and options for future consideration.


Virginia-Highland Historic District, Christy Baccus, Kim Burton, Susan Conger, Elisa Graf, Paul Graham, Debye Harvey, Courtney Lankford, Laura Lembas, Maysyly Naolu, Addie Watts, David Westbrook, Caitlin Zygmont Apr 2009

Virginia-Highland Historic District, Christy Baccus, Kim Burton, Susan Conger, Elisa Graf, Paul Graham, Debye Harvey, Courtney Lankford, Laura Lembas, Maysyly Naolu, Addie Watts, David Westbrook, Caitlin Zygmont

Heritage Preservation Projects

Prepared by the spring 2009 Preservation Planning class. The design guidelines were developed to promote preservation and rehabilitation of historic buildings and new construction. Presented within are recommendations for appropriate building materials and design. The guidelines are mean to serve as a tool to property owners and commission members during the design review process.


Collier Heights, Emilie Arnold, Neil Bowen, Renee Brown-Bryant, Stephanie Cherry, Parinya Chukaew, Erica Danylchak, Emily Eigel, Hilary Morrish, Melina Vasquez, Lillie Ward Apr 2008

Collier Heights, Emilie Arnold, Neil Bowen, Renee Brown-Bryant, Stephanie Cherry, Parinya Chukaew, Erica Danylchak, Emily Eigel, Hilary Morrish, Melina Vasquez, Lillie Ward

Heritage Preservation Projects

This resource was created by the Case Studies class in Spring of 2008 as a Historic District Information Form. It includes data on the neighborhood known as Collier Heights, as well as pertinent newspaper clippings, permits, blueprints, maps, and other primary sources.


Beltline: Ansley Mall Exhibits, Heritage Preservation Students At Georgia State University, Supervised By Richard Laub Jan 2006

Beltline: Ansley Mall Exhibits, Heritage Preservation Students At Georgia State University, Supervised By Richard Laub

Heritage Preservation Projects

This resource contains images taken in 2006 of Ansley Mall Exhibits with importance in the Beltline project.


Beltline: Graphics: Boulevard Crossing, Heritage Preservation Students At Georgia State University, Supervised By Richard Laub Jan 2006

Beltline: Graphics: Boulevard Crossing, Heritage Preservation Students At Georgia State University, Supervised By Richard Laub

Heritage Preservation Projects

This resource contains images taken in 2006 of the area known as Boulevard Crossing with importance in the Beltline project. A map produced by the BeltLine Partnership details I-20 East to Stanton Park, in addition to an aerial map of the area is included.


Beltline: Cascade University Pictures, Heritage Preservation Students At Georgia State University, Supervised By Richard Laub Jan 2006

Beltline: Cascade University Pictures, Heritage Preservation Students At Georgia State University, Supervised By Richard Laub

Heritage Preservation Projects

This resource contains images taken in 2006 of Cascade University pictures with importance in the Beltline project.


Beltline: A History Of The Atlanta Beltline And Its Associated Historic Resources, Kadambari Badami, Janet Barrickman, Adam Cheren, Allison Combee, Savannah Ferguson, Thomas Frank, Andy Garner, Mary Anne Hawthorne, Hadley Howell, Carrie Hutcherson, Rebekah Mcelreath, Cherith Marshall, Rebekah Martin, Brandy Morrison, Bethany Serafine, Tiffany Tolbert Jan 2006

Beltline: A History Of The Atlanta Beltline And Its Associated Historic Resources, Kadambari Badami, Janet Barrickman, Adam Cheren, Allison Combee, Savannah Ferguson, Thomas Frank, Andy Garner, Mary Anne Hawthorne, Hadley Howell, Carrie Hutcherson, Rebekah Mcelreath, Cherith Marshall, Rebekah Martin, Brandy Morrison, Bethany Serafine, Tiffany Tolbert

Heritage Preservation Projects

Prepared by the Spring 2006 Preservation Planning Class. This project, developed in a collaborative effort by the Atlanta Urban Design commission and GSU students, was designed to highlight the history of the proposed redevelopment nodes along the Beltline, which is an outer band railroad line encircling the city. The purpose was to identify the significance of the resources therein and their links to Atlanta’s history, providing assistance in the overall development process of the Beltline project.


Beltline: Sanborn Maps: Peachtree Node, Simpson Node 1924-1950, Heritage Preservation Students At Georgia State University, Supervised By Richard Laub Jan 2006

Beltline: Sanborn Maps: Peachtree Node, Simpson Node 1924-1950, Heritage Preservation Students At Georgia State University, Supervised By Richard Laub

Heritage Preservation Projects

This resource contains images of the sanborn maps of areas surrounding the Beltline, specifically Peachtree and Simpson nodes.


Beltline: Murphy Avenue Photographs, Heritage Preservation Students At Georgia State University, Supervised By Richard Laub Jan 2006

Beltline: Murphy Avenue Photographs, Heritage Preservation Students At Georgia State University, Supervised By Richard Laub

Heritage Preservation Projects

This resource contains images taken in 2006 of structures on Murphy Avenue with importance in the Beltline project.


Pittsburgh Community, Chad Carlson, Sylvia Cleveland, Laura Drummond, Terri Gillett, Jason Hall, Sania Hanafi, Heather Lucas, Penny Luck, Bourke Reeve, Sharman Southall Apr 2004

Pittsburgh Community, Chad Carlson, Sylvia Cleveland, Laura Drummond, Terri Gillett, Jason Hall, Sania Hanafi, Heather Lucas, Penny Luck, Bourke Reeve, Sharman Southall

Heritage Preservation Projects

This piece was created to preserve the neighborhood known as Pittsburgh, located south of Mechanicsville. This traditionally African-American neighborhood is bordered by railroad tracks. This resource includes a large map as well as various smaller maps, photographs, and primary sources on the area.


Kirkwood District, Hermina Glass Avery, Regina Brewer, Nicholas Cavaliere, Natalie Cooper, Laura Corazzol, Gitisha Goel, Nicole Mullin, Erin Murphy, Rachel Quartarone, Patrick Sullivan, Matt Tankersley, Linda Watson Apr 2002

Kirkwood District, Hermina Glass Avery, Regina Brewer, Nicholas Cavaliere, Natalie Cooper, Laura Corazzol, Gitisha Goel, Nicole Mullin, Erin Murphy, Rachel Quartarone, Patrick Sullivan, Matt Tankersley, Linda Watson

Heritage Preservation Projects

This Historic District Information form and all of its supplementary documents were compiled by the Case Studies class in the spring of 2007. It includes information on the district known as Kirkwood, as well as prints of Sanborn maps, early plattings of the properties, as well as historic photographs and newspaper clippings.


Oakland Cemetery Comfort Station Buildings, Sara Arnold, Donna Deangelis-Shore, Gerry Depken, Jennifer Holcombe, Beverly Jones, Amber Ludwig, Angela Mehaffey, Amie Spinks, Tina Stroud, John Sylvest, Yen Tang, Scott Thompson Dec 2000

Oakland Cemetery Comfort Station Buildings, Sara Arnold, Donna Deangelis-Shore, Gerry Depken, Jennifer Holcombe, Beverly Jones, Amber Ludwig, Angela Mehaffey, Amie Spinks, Tina Stroud, John Sylvest, Yen Tang, Scott Thompson

Heritage Preservation Projects

This Historic Structure Report attempts to define the historical context and physical condition of the women's and men's comfort stations at Oakland Cemetery. The comfort stations were constructed in 1908, fifty-eight years after the opening of Oakland, in order to provide adequate public restroom facilities for the large crowds who visited the cemetery during its early history. A group effort has been made to research and document the history of the two comfort buildings, assess their current status, and make recommendations for treatment.


Bethel A. M. E. Church, Julia Bonds, Jennifer Dickey, Jean Kasperbauer, Dana Mcgee, Tevi Taliaferro Oct 1997

Bethel A. M. E. Church, Julia Bonds, Jennifer Dickey, Jean Kasperbauer, Dana Mcgee, Tevi Taliaferro

Heritage Preservation Projects

Prepared by the Fall 1997 Conservation of Historic Building Materials class. This Historic Structure Report contains a Historical Overview of the Bethel A.M.E. Church, the conditions assessments of the building exterior, interior, mechanical systems and the grounds, and treatment recommendations for those sections. The purpose of this report is to provide a current assessment of the condition of the property, recommendations for needed repairs and options for future consideration.


The Wrecking Bar: Volume I, Serena Bellew, Ced Dolder, Leslie Brown, Mandy Elliott, Christie Slappey, Grant Hudson, Joy Ross, Jeff Morris Oct 1996

The Wrecking Bar: Volume I, Serena Bellew, Ced Dolder, Leslie Brown, Mandy Elliott, Christie Slappey, Grant Hudson, Joy Ross, Jeff Morris

Heritage Preservation Projects

Prepared by the Fall 1996 Conservation of Historic Building Materials class. This two part historic structure report includes detailed drawings, photographs, and conditions assessments of the historic building. This document provides an extensive history of the building. As with all historic structure reports, the Wrecking Bar HSR includes recommendations for future use and treatment based on the Secretary of the Interior's Standards.


The Wrecking Bar: Volume Ii, Serena Bellew, Ced Dolder, Leslie Brown, Mandy Elliott, Christie Slappey, Grant Hudson, Joy Ross, Jeff Morris Oct 1996

The Wrecking Bar: Volume Ii, Serena Bellew, Ced Dolder, Leslie Brown, Mandy Elliott, Christie Slappey, Grant Hudson, Joy Ross, Jeff Morris

Heritage Preservation Projects

Prepared by the Fall 1996 Conservation of Historic Building Materials class. This two part historic structure report includes detailed drawings, photographs, and conditions assessments of the historic building. This document provides an extensive history of the building. As with all historic structure reports, the Wrecking Bar HSR includes recommendations for future use and treatment based on the Secretary of the Interior's Standards.


Zuber-Jarrell House, Kimberly Brigance, Mark Dichiara, Sheila Doll, Cynthia Eidson, Jennifer Evans, Ruth Gore, Jeanne Gura, Jessica Lavandier, Tracey Rutherford, Pamela Sparcino, Kit Sutherland, Bratten Thomason, Douglas Young Oct 1994

Zuber-Jarrell House, Kimberly Brigance, Mark Dichiara, Sheila Doll, Cynthia Eidson, Jennifer Evans, Ruth Gore, Jeanne Gura, Jessica Lavandier, Tracey Rutherford, Pamela Sparcino, Kit Sutherland, Bratten Thomason, Douglas Young

Heritage Preservation Projects

Prepared by the Fall 1994 Conservation of Historic Building Materials class. This Historic Structure Report contains the history of the Zuber-Jarrell House, the existing conditions of the interior, exterior, infrastructure and grounds of the home, and a master plan of recommendations for the site. The main purpose of this report is to provide a restoration and management plan (presented in Section 3.0) that responds to both the historic character of the property as well as to the intentions expressed by its owner.


Judge William A. Wilson House, Mary Elizabeth Bostwick, Karen Daniels, Donna Fuller, Marty Goldsmith, Richard Gromek, Jim Mallory, Denise Messick, Don Spencer, Chris Stevens, John Tullos Oct 1991

Judge William A. Wilson House, Mary Elizabeth Bostwick, Karen Daniels, Donna Fuller, Marty Goldsmith, Richard Gromek, Jim Mallory, Denise Messick, Don Spencer, Chris Stevens, John Tullos

Heritage Preservation Projects

Prepared by the Fall 1991 Conservation of Historic Building Materials class. This Historic Structure Report contains a historical overview of the house, and the existing conditions of the exterior, interior, attic, crawl space, utilities, cemetery and grounds of the home. The purpose of this report is to provide a current assessment of the condition of the structure and to provide recommendations for needed repairs and options for future consideration.


Mount Gilead Campground, Deborah Gaudier, Pat Johnson, Jerion Smith, Mary Torrisi, Ann Winters, Janine Joslin, Richard Schmidt, Melissa Carlson Oct 1990

Mount Gilead Campground, Deborah Gaudier, Pat Johnson, Jerion Smith, Mary Torrisi, Ann Winters, Janine Joslin, Richard Schmidt, Melissa Carlson

Heritage Preservation Projects

Prepared by the Fall 1990 Conservation of Historic Building Materials class. This Historic Structure Report contains Historical considerations and information about the Mt. Gilead Campground, physical description of the Arbor, Historical Overview of the site, Prospective Use Rationale and Recommendations for rehabilitation of existing structures, as well as, future property development. The purpose of this report is two-fold - provide a rehabilitation plan for existing structures and a future development plan to expand the use areas of the site.


Rhodes Center, Laurie Cotton, Rebeccah Finney, Paul Hawke, Elizabeth Henson, Kimberley Logan-Hynes, Janet Meschick, Lynda Wyatt Oct 1990

Rhodes Center, Laurie Cotton, Rebeccah Finney, Paul Hawke, Elizabeth Henson, Kimberley Logan-Hynes, Janet Meschick, Lynda Wyatt

Heritage Preservation Projects

Prepared by the Fall 1990 Conservation of Historic Building Materials class. This Historic Structure Report contains Historical significance of the property, conditions of the buildings, planning options for future use, stabilization of the property and on-going maintenance for the future. The purpose of this report is to provide a current assessment of the condition of the structures and to provide recommendations for needed repairs and options for future use.