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Historic
Landmarks

Neighborhood Focus & Heritage

First St. Mark's AME
491 James P Brawley Dr NW

About These Landmarks

The historic landmarks of the Atlanta Westside stand as living chronicles of resilience, culture, and community spirit. These sites are not just structures; they are the heart of our shared heritage, preserved for future generations to learn from and enjoy.

Cultural Preservation

Discover the recurring motifs of artistic expression and architectural significance that define our local identity. Every stone and mural tells a story of the people who built this neighborhood block by block.

Community Impact

Learn how these historic sites continue to foster local engagement and economic opportunity today. Explore guided tours and community events that celebrate our legacy while looking toward a brighter future.

Featured Historic Sites

Herndon House

The Herndon Home, built between 1908 and 1910 was designed by Adrienne NcNeil Herndon, with Alonzo Franklin Herndon acting as general contractor.

The Atlanta Inquirer Historic Site

The Atlanta Inquirer is a historic Civil Rights-era newspaper founded in 1960, with its former headquarters located at 947 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr NW in the Washington Park neighborhood. T

King Family Home

The King family home, located at 234 Sunset Avenue NW in Atlanta's Vine City, is a historic 1933 house purchased by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King in 1965.

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English Ave Elementary School

The English Avenue School, built in 1910–1911 in Atlanta, Georgia, is a historic building that operated as a public school until 1995.

Ashby Theater

Opened in 1934, Ashby Street Theatre was one of Atlanta’s first theaters to serve the African American community as part of the Bailey Theater chain

English Ave Carnegie Library

English Avenue Carnegie Library, located along Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway. Originally opened in July 1922

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King Plow Co. (Arts Center)

he King Plow Arts Center was once the home of the King Plow Company which manufactured equipment from 1902 to 1986

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Neighborhood Union Health Center

The Neighborhood Union Health Center, located at 186 Sunset Avenue in Atlanta's historic Vine City, was established in the 1950s. It represents a lasting legacy of community organizing to secure public health services for Black residents in the West End

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Booker T. Washington High School

Booker T. Washington High School is a public high school in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Named for the famous educator Booker T. Washington, the school opened in September 1924

Yellow Store

Charles and Louise Cantrell – operated the Cantrell Sodas and Sundaes, a soda shop and ice cream parlor – going back 60 years. It served as a central gathering spot for residents during the heyday of English Avenue.

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McLendon Hospital

The historic McLendon Hospital, which operated from 1945 until the early 1980s to serve Black patients in Atlanta, was located in the Hunter Hills/Mozley Park neighborhood.

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Fire Station No. 16

Atlanta’s Fire Station 16 was home to the city’s first Black firefighters

Maddox Park Gate

Maddox Park is a 51-acre community park located in the west side of Atlanta, across Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway from Bankhead MARTA station

Phllis Wheatly YWCA

Phillis Wheatly YWCA

Built in 1951, the original Phillis Wheatley YWCA was a beacon of civic and social engagement for Black Atlantans through the 1970s

Construction is underway, with the facility expected to reopen in spring 2026 at its original location on Martin Luther King Jr. Driv

Former Home of Tiger Flowers

Theodore “Tiger” Flowers was the first African American Middleweight Boxing Champion. He was an important figure in the community of his era and was an active member of the Prince Hall Masons. His mansion was one of the most luxurious in the city but was demolished in 1961. The ground that this mansion once stood on would become the location of Station 16, which was opened April 1, 1963, and where the first 16 African American Firefighters for the City of Atlanta served.

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Original Paschals Restaurant

In 1947, James and Robert Paschal opened a 30-seat luncheonette at 831 West Hunter Street where they sold sandwiches and sodas.

Warren Memorial

Warren Memorial United Methodist

Warren Memorial United Methodist Church is one of Atlanta’s historic African American congregations. It gained prominence as a pivotal community and Civil Rights hub, notably hosting Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the 1961 student desegregation protests

More Historic Sites

Explore even more chapters of the Atlanta Westside's rich and diverse story through these additional landmarks and cultural treasures.

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Margaret Davis Bowen

Margaret Davis Bowen (May 24, 1894 – April 20, 1976) was a religious leader, civil rights activist, and educator.

She was the first president of the neighborhood association of Just Us, a tiny westside neighborhood of Atlanta near Washington Park

Westview Cemetery: A Legacy

Established in 1884, Westview Cemetery is the largest civilian cemetery in the Southeastern United States. A cornerstone of Atlanta’s Westside history, it serves as the final resting place for many of the city’s most influential figures. Its stunning Romanesque architecture and sprawling landscapes make it a profound site of cultural and historical significance.

Westview Abby

Gods Acre

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