National Register Nomination

Capitol View Manor voted unanimously this weekend to have Richard Laub's MHP students prepare a National Register nomination. I hear tell that Capitol View voted unanimously for it as well. Congratulations both neighborhoods!

CVM's Emma Millican Park

The joint acquisition and development of "Millican Park" was announced by Dr. Charles Ross Adams, chairman of the finance committee of Fulton county on June 3, 1937. The 6 acre park would be the first in southwest Atlanta to provide recreational facilities for children. The parcel was to be purchased from the Deckner estate for $1500 and another $1500 was planned to establish four tennis courts, a baseball diamond, and playgrounds. The park was named in honor of Mrs. Emma Millican, mother of Senator G. Everett Millican of the 35th Georgia District. Senator Millican lived at 1029 Deckner Avenue SW and had in the past represented the 10th ward as an alderman.

Spring Forward Festival and History Display

I am energized by the response Amanda and I had to the history board and will be blogging my research into the neighborhoods and environment of Southwest Atlanta. More to come.