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The Phoenix Statue

This is called the The Phoenix don't get it confused with the other statue called Atlanta From The Ashes.

Presented to The City of Atlanta by the First National Bank of America
1981
Sculptor ~ Frances Somaini

Located by MARTA station

Address: Fairlie Poplar District, Atlanta, GA 30303

Directions: Broad Street Plaza

Website: http://ocaatlanta.com/district2%282%29-publicart

Norcross Train Depot 1909

On the 21st day of July 1909, by and between John P. Pettyjohn & Company of Lynchburg, Virginia and The Southern Railway Company to build a Combination Depot at Norcross in the State of Georgia, for the sum total amount of Four Thousan, Seven Hundred Fifty ($4750.00) Dollars. Eventually the Southern Railway depot was donated to the city by Norfolk Southern in 1983. 

Now she serves as a restaurant with lots of great food, service and lovely decor. Lots of historic photographs cover the walls. So stop in and say hi!

Address: 40 South Peachtree Street Norcross, GA 30071

Phone: 770.409.9889

Website: http://www.norcrossstation.com/TheStation.asp

Gwinnett County Fire Station No. 1

If you ever get bord with Atlanta, the little community of Norcross is just next door. They have a charming town. The Gwinnett County Fire Station No. 1 in downtown Norcross marks the location of Gwinnett’s first fire station and includes a fire museum building displaying fire services memorabilia Stone and brick veneer colors and accent details on these two structures are reminiscent of railroad stations and the rich history. It was not open that day, but your welcome to look inside from the windows and see some really wonderful historic fire trucks.

Address: 165 Lawerence Street Norcross, GA 30071

Phone: 678-518-4800

Website: http://www.ppi.us/press/Fire%20Services.pdf

Threshold Statue Underground Atlanta Review

A very unsual scultpure by Robert Llimos. Located not far from Underground Atlanta

Address: Wall Street & Peachtree Street SW, Atlanta, GA 303

Directions: By Underground Atlanta

Phone: (404) 523-2311

Website: http://ocaatlanta.com/district2%282%29-publicart

Underground Atlanta Underground Atlanta Review

Atlanta beginnings as a railroad town center around the depot. Alabama Street, between Peachtree Street and Central Avenue, was the city's center and much of Atlanta’s history stems and continues to grow thanks of the mighty steel. After the Civil War, Atlanta was on the mends to restore the city and with doing so, the main rail head was built with an impressive three-story head house to grown with the demands of the growing population. It continued to be prosperous way into the 1929, when construction of the concrete "viaducts" elevated the street system one level to permit a better flow of traffic. Merchants decided to stay prosperous too, had to move their businesses to the second floor, leaving the old fronts for storage and service underneath. From the 1930 to the 1968 Underground Atlanta laid silent and almost forgotten. It wasn’t till in 1968 that Underground Atlanta was appointed a Historical Landmark, and refurbished and opened with retail shops and businesses. In 1980’s Marta transit lines construction and other various factors forced the Underground to close down once again. Yet, the cities civic leaders had the Underground listed on National Register of Historic Places, so in 1989 the Underground Atlanta reopened with a in 1989 with having complete a $142 million makeover once again creating a center piece of community life.

Address: 50 Upper Alabama Street, Atlanta GA 30303

Directions: Exit onto Marietta St/Decatur St SE & Pryor Road exit from I-85

Phone: (404) 523-2311

Block Building 1882 Underground Atlanta Review

The Planters Hotel, which served as a Confederate Hospital during the Civil War stood at this site till it burned down in 1882. Within the same year, Frank E. Block constructed the elborate five story building that stills stands. His candy factors was located on the upper floors, while space on the lower levels was rented to other enterprises. The Carlos Soda Company a tenant in 1921, painted this wall advertisement for Coca Cola. The first carbonated Coca Cola was served in 1887 at Jacob's Pharmacy on Peacetree Street, (picture you see on the information plaque)

Address: 50 Upper Alabama Street, Atlanta

Directions: Exit onto Marietta St/Decatur St SE & Pryor Road exit from I-85

Phone: (404) 523-2311

Humbug Square Underground Atlanta Review

During Atlanta's pioneer days, the stretch of Alabama Street between Peacetree and Pryor Street was known as "Humbug Square" because of the confidence men, fast buck artist, moonshiners, and snake oil salemen who frequent it. Common sights were traveling medicine shows, trained bears, and fervent political speakers. Photo taken on the information plaque was taken in 1880.

Address: 50 Upper Alabama Street, Atlanta

Directions: Exit onto Marietta St/Decatur St SE & Pryor Road exit from I-85

Phone: (404) 523-2311

Peachtree Fountain Plaza Underground Atlanta Review

In 1943, a new park, named Plaza Park, was built over the railroad gulch. This park was replaced by a new and larger plaza in the 1960's, Peachtree Fountains Plaza, which has become a major entrance to Underground Atlanta. It is considered to be the absolute center of town.

Address: 50 Upper Alabama Street, Atlanta

Directions: Exit onto Marietta St/Decatur St SE & Pryor Road exit from I-85

Phone: (404) 523-2311

Wyland Whaling Wall Underground Atlanta Review

What is so unique about this square, there are many wonderful things to see. Just beyond the Coca Cola gift shop to the right is the Georgia Railroad Freight Depot and Wyland Whaling Wall.

Wyland Whalling Wall is called :“Atlanta’s Right Whales” It is 450 Feet Long x 50 Feet High Dedicated September 16th, 1993 by Mayor Maynard Jackson.

The Wyland Foundation, non-profit organization founded in 1993 by environmental marine life artist Wyland, is dedicated to promoting, protecting, and preserving the world’s oceans, waterways, and marine life.

Address: 50 Upper Alabama Street, Atlanta

Directions: Exit onto Marietta St/Decatur St SE & Pryor Road exit from I-85

Phone: (404) 523-2311

Georgia Railroad Freight Depot 1869 Underground Atlanta Review

The Georgia Railroad Freight Depot was completed in April of 1869 and is one of the oldest buildings in downtown Atlanta. The building served as the main freight depot for the Georgia Railroad and was restored by the Georgia Building Authority in 1981 for public use. Most of the original brickwork and freight bays remain in place to give the facility a unique setting for special occasions. It is located right under the Wyland Whaling Wall Mural

Address: 50 Upper Alabama Street, Atlanta

Directions: Exit onto Marietta St/Decatur St SE & Pryor Road exit from I-85

Phone: (404) 523-2311