The Hilan Theater Is In There, Did You Know?

<br />This great Atlanta neighborhood just can't support this space - but I hope I'm wrong. Maybe you have an idea? <br /><br />It had been wide open day and night so I finally walked in on February 27, asked if I could take some pictures. I love theaters and then there's the roof. This may be the only way you'll ever see inside.<br /><br />Folks are renovating the storefronts between Atkins Park Restaurant and Surin of Thailand where Ben and Jerry's, Starbucks, and Key Lime Pie were. <i>Curbed</i> wrote about it: <a href="http://atlanta.curbed.com/archives/2014/03/13/empty-vahi-spaces-may-fill-soon-but-about-that-theater.php">Empty Va-Hi Spaces May Fill Soon. But About That Theater…</a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7g3v72KrulXDhZWSnboo2ymIpo0qTgCf4qApsfK2nyGOJcuLDVWUq7MDbGfP-iY44a4qEMhQ7oLdGZf9cc7yXZyENoUOtO0EeUel4yurhk64oIqjJicbgdAQui1Nvo-EJ1BqfylmqRII_/s1600/IMG_1055-2014-02-27-Atlanta-Hilan-Theater-Atkins-Park.jpg"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7g3v72KrulXDhZWSnboo2ymIpo0qTgCf4qApsfK2nyGOJcuLDVWUq7MDbGfP-iY44a4qEMhQ7oLdGZf9cc7yXZyENoUOtO0EeUel4yurhk64oIqjJicbgdAQui1Nvo-EJ1BqfylmqRII_/s1600/IMG_1055-2014-02-27-Atlanta-Hilan-Theater-Atkins-Park.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />"A December 4, 1937, Boxoffice magazine obituary of Atlanta showman Louis Bach says that he built the Hilan Theatre in 1933<br /><br />"A few years after the theatre closed in 1969, it became the home of the Metropolitan Community Church." Currently ... ice cream parlor (Ben and Jerry's) and coffee shop (Starbucks) reside(d) in the space once occupied by the Hilan’s entrance and lobby." - <a href="http://www.firstmcc.com/about/history/">First Metropolitan Community Church</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/12820299805/" title="IMG_1094-2014-02-27-Atlanta-Hilan-Theater-Atkins-Park by clambake444, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_1094-2014-02-27-Atlanta-Hilan-Theater-Atkins-Park" height="480" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7344/12820299805_4ed5aeca9c_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />Did you know it was theater?<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/12911404555/" title="IMG_1571-2014-03-03-Atlanta-Hilan-Theater-Atkins-Park-exterior by clambake444, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_1571-2014-03-03-Atlanta-Hilan-Theater-Atkins-Park-exterior" height="480" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7306/12911404555_250d9e6d7d_z.jpg" width="640" /></a> <br />From the Dark Horse in the back of Surin you can see the big boxy thing where the auditorium is. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/12820293325/" title="IMG_1091-2014-02-27-Atlanta-Hilan-Theater-Atkins-Park by clambake444, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_1091-2014-02-27-Atlanta-Hilan-Theater-Atkins-Park" height="480" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3673/12820293325_2d4b3aec51_z.jpg" width="640" /></a> <br />From North Highland there's a long corridor back to the theater.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/12820229835/" title="IMG_1054-2014-02-27-Atlanta-Hilan-Theater-Atkins-Park by clambake444, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_1054-2014-02-27-Atlanta-Hilan-Theater-Atkins-Park" height="480" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2818/12820229835_c4d3a55321_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />I think they renovated the auditorium hoping to attract the Cotton Club. What with parking, noise, and late night rock and rollers the neighborhood didn't go for it. The Cotton Club moved to the basement of the Tabernacle.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/12820356443/" title="IMG_1080-2014-02-27-Atlanta-Hilan-Theater-Atkins-Park by clambake444, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_1080-2014-02-27-Atlanta-Hilan-Theater-Atkins-Park" height="480" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2824/12820356443_e13b13b979_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />All dressed up and no place to go: Terrific renovation. They removed the sloped floor, there's a dance floor, a mezzanine, and a balcony, two bars.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/12820680624/" title="IMG_1075-2014-02-27-Atlanta-Hilan-Theater-Atkins-Park by clambake444, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_1075-2014-02-27-Atlanta-Hilan-Theater-Atkins-Park" height="480" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3805/12820680624_0f8d8c8f57_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />From the behind the balcony bar.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/12820272565/" title="IMG_1077-2014-02-27-Atlanta-Hilan-Theater-Atkins-Park by clambake444, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_1077-2014-02-27-Atlanta-Hilan-Theater-Atkins-Park" height="480" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7311/12820272565_7dc6502ba3_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />They kept the good parts.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/12820684884/" title="IMG_1078-2014-02-27-Atlanta-Hilan-Theater-Atkins-Park by clambake444, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_1078-2014-02-27-Atlanta-Hilan-Theater-Atkins-Park" height="480" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7372/12820684884_f811a665fa_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />The proscenium style stage has it own behind-the-band balcony.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/12820695834/" title="IMG_1084-2014-02-27-Atlanta-Hilan-Theater-Atkins-Park by clambake444, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_1084-2014-02-27-Atlanta-Hilan-Theater-Atkins-Park" height="480" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3747/12820695834_0609ceec70_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />I took this from the southern Juliet balcony.<br /><br />Maybe these will help give you a sense of the space.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/12820208725/">Panoramic video from the center stage</a> 30 seconds.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/12820233563/">Panoramic video from the southern Juliet balcony</a> 24 seconds.<br /><br /><b>Then there's the roof!</b><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/12911515813/" title="IMG_1575-2014-03-03-Atlanta-Hilan-Theater-Atkins-Park-exterior by clambake444, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_1575-2014-03-03-Atlanta-Hilan-Theater-Atkins-Park-exterior" height="480" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3697/12911515813_b2acff0ec6_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />There are two levels of rooftops up there.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/12820245875/" title="IMG_1063-2014-02-27-Atlanta-Hilan-Theater-Atkins-Park by clambake444, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_1063-2014-02-27-Atlanta-Hilan-Theater-Atkins-Park" height="480" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3687/12820245875_4f7d910dec_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />The first level.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/12820659084/" title="IMG_1064-2014-02-27-Atlanta-Hilan-Theater-Atkins-Park by clambake444, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_1064-2014-02-27-Atlanta-Hilan-Theater-Atkins-Park" height="480" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5497/12820659084_ed01e139f2_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />Looking down on North Highland. I want to party here.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/12820661494/" title="IMG_1065-2014-02-27-Atlanta-Hilan-Theater-Atkins-Park by clambake444, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_1065-2014-02-27-Atlanta-Hilan-Theater-Atkins-Park" height="480" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3763/12820661494_eeb759746f_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />There's another level.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/12820345873/" title="IMG_1074-2014-02-27-Atlanta-Hilan-Theater-Atkins-Park-2014-02-27-Atlanta-Hilan-Theater-Atkins-Park by clambake444, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_1074-2014-02-27-Atlanta-Hilan-Theater-Atkins-Park-2014-02-27-Atlanta-Hilan-Theater-Atkins-Park" height="480" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7424/12820345873_1511347a45_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />Yeah... <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/12820338703/" title="IMG_1070-2014-02-27-Atlanta-Hilan-Theater-Atkins-Park by clambake444, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_1070-2014-02-27-Atlanta-Hilan-Theater-Atkins-Park" height="480" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3800/12820338703_c47b196a6a_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />I want to party here too.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/12820339943/" title="IMG_1071-2014-02-27-Atlanta-Hilan-Theater-Atkins-Park by clambake444, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_1071-2014-02-27-Atlanta-Hilan-Theater-Atkins-Park" height="480" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3708/12820339943_a5749dc3cd_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />To the north "Wolfmother" Mural by Matt Haffner commissioned by whitespace.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/12969607034/" title="IMG_1069-2014-02-27-Atlanta-Hilan-Theater-Atkins-Park  Druid Hills United Methodist Church Steeple through the trees detail by clambake444, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_1069-2014-02-27-Atlanta-Hilan-Theater-Atkins-Park  Druid Hills United Methodist Church Steeple through the trees detail" height="453" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7304/12969607034_254c8d90d0_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />To the east the steeple of Druid Hills Methodist designed by Ivey and Crook <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/12969299913/" title="IMG_1068-2014-02-27-Atlanta-Hilan-Theater-Atkins-Park Druid Hills Baptist Church detail by clambake444, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_1068-2014-02-27-Atlanta-Hilan-Theater-Atkins-Park Druid Hills Baptist Church detail" height="453" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7332/12969299913_2680936c43_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />To the south the lantern at Druild Hills Baptist designed by Edward Bennett Dougherty<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/12969240233/" title="IMG_1067-2014-02-27-Atlanta-Hilan-Theater-Atkins-Park Druid Hills Presbyterian Church from North-detail by clambake444, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_1067-2014-02-27-Atlanta-Hilan-Theater-Atkins-Park Druid Hills Presbyterian Church from North-detail" height="355" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7367/12969240233_6881cb2308_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />To the southwest Druid Hills Presbyterian designed by Francis Palmer Smith.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/12820654614/" title="-2014-02-27-Atlanta-Hilan-Theater-Atkins-Park by clambake444, on Flickr"><img alt="-2014-02-27-Atlanta-Hilan-Theater-Atkins-Park" height="480" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7344/12820654614_2c8ce6a13b_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />Now you know.

The Hilan Theater Is In There, Did You Know?

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Ten Westview Tombs with Stained Glass

Many of the private mausoleums feature stained glass. Go to <a href="http://www.westviewcemetery.com/">Westview Cemetery</a> and peek though the  doors.<br /><br />Guided (R.S.V.P required) and self guided tours of Westview Cemetery start on <a href="http://www.atlantapreservationcenter.com/2014_PF_Events">March 17 for The Atlanta Preservation Center's "Phoenix Flies"</a> Tweeters Facebooker and Instagrammers, please use: <b>#phoenixflies</b>. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/12981722515/" title="IMG_1378-2014-03-01-Westview-Cemetery-Rhodes-Mausoleum-has-Stained-Glass-Atlanta by clambake444, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_1378-2014-03-01-Westview-Cemetery-Rhodes-Mausoleum-has-Stained-Glass-Atlanta" height="480" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7324/12981722515_51399ac468_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />The Rhodes Mausoleum. Westview Cemetery.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKB_4Ks9Z17qR3goOGfCOuzTYzHv5Kyfr4KXy1pHDykpu1WJhxcbFx6Lt16Pvez3xVfILNcUrkBUBIPvvSoi4fg0VqT-raL3c7LGG-1FEhZOetlUXCnGnqeDCVPlF3dDMe-HPcIBthwD0X/s1600/IMG_1380-2014-03-01-Westview-Cemetery-Rhodes-Mausoleum-has-Stained-Glass-Atlanta.jpg"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKB_4Ks9Z17qR3goOGfCOuzTYzHv5Kyfr4KXy1pHDykpu1WJhxcbFx6Lt16Pvez3xVfILNcUrkBUBIPvvSoi4fg0VqT-raL3c7LGG-1FEhZOetlUXCnGnqeDCVPlF3dDMe-HPcIBthwD0X/s1600/IMG_1380-2014-03-01-Westview-Cemetery-Rhodes-Mausoleum-has-Stained-Glass-Atlanta.jpg" width="480" /></a><br />The Rhodes Mausoleum stained glass window.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/12981531653/" title="IMG_1367-2014-03-01-Westview-Cemetery-William-Candler-Mausoleum-has-Stained-Glass-Atlanta by clambake444, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_1367-2014-03-01-Westview-Cemetery-William-Candler-Mausoleum-has-Stained-Glass-Atlanta" height="480" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2375/12981531653_c0ec7542e1_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />Candler Mausoleum. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/12981532653/" title="IMG_1368-2014-03-01-Westview-Cemetery-William-Candler-Mausoleum-has-Stained-Glass by clambake444, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_1368-2014-03-01-Westview-Cemetery-William-Candler-Mausoleum-has-Stained-Glass" height="480" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2864/12981532653_9bfed2a227_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />Candler Mausoleum stained glass window.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/12981805604/" title="IMG_1373-2014-03-01-Westview-Cemetery-Read-Mausoleum-has-Stained-Glass-Atlanta by clambake444, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_1373-2014-03-01-Westview-Cemetery-Read-Mausoleum-has-Stained-Glass-Atlanta" height="488" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2057/12981805604_0b6936b2e4_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />Read mausoleum. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/12981807974/" title="IMG_1374-2014-03-01-Westview-Cemetery-Read-Mausoleum-has-Stained-Glass-Atlanta by clambake444, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_1374-2014-03-01-Westview-Cemetery-Read-Mausoleum-has-Stained-Glass-Atlanta" height="493" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3232/12981807974_86c29c04bf_z.jpg" width="640" /></a> <br />Read mausoleum stained glass window at Westview Cemetery Atlanta.<br /><br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/12981615245/" title="IMG_1375-2014-03-01-Westview-Cemetery-McDonald-Mausoleum-has-Stained-Glass-Atlanta by clambake444, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_1375-2014-03-01-Westview-Cemetery-McDonald-Mausoleum-has-Stained-Glass-Atlanta" height="480" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7454/12981615245_a529d56e6c_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />McDonald mausoleum.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/12981613195/" title="IMG_1376-2014-03-01-Westview-Cemetery-McDonald-Mausoleum-has-Stained-Glass-Atlanta-2-matching-windows by clambake444, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_1376-2014-03-01-Westview-Cemetery-McDonald-Mausoleum-has-Stained-Glass-Atlanta-2-matching-windows" height="484" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2733/12981613195_3a473544f0_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />The McDonald mausoleum has two stained glass windows. I Photoshopped them side by side for this image.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/12982333824/" title="IMG_1381-2014-03-01-Westview-Cemetery-Ralph-Williams-Mausoleum-has-Stained-Glass-Atlanta by clambake444, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_1381-2014-03-01-Westview-Cemetery-Ralph-Williams-Mausoleum-has-Stained-Glass-Atlanta" height="480" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7424/12982333824_9f0152f376_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />The Ralph Williams mausoleum has more to see than stained glass.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/12981912085/" title="IMG_1384-2014-03-01-Westview-Cemetery-Ralph-Williams-Mausoleum-has-Stained-Glass-Atlanta by clambake444, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_1384-2014-03-01-Westview-Cemetery-Ralph-Williams-Mausoleum-has-Stained-Glass-Atlanta" height="640" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7369/12981912085_04dfff9041_z.jpg" width="480" /></a><br />Ralph Williams mausoleum stained glass window. The door glass is hazy.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/12982165393/" title="IMG_1386-2014-03-01-Westview-Cemetery-Weiblen-Mausoleum-has-Stained-Glass-Atlanta by clambake444, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_1386-2014-03-01-Westview-Cemetery-Weiblen-Mausoleum-has-Stained-Glass-Atlanta" height="480" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2577/12982165393_376af114b0_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />Weiblen mausoleum. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/12982163853/" title="IMG_1387-2014-03-01-Westview-Cemetery-Weiblen-Mausoleum-has-Stained-Glass-Atlanta by clambake444, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_1387-2014-03-01-Westview-Cemetery-Weiblen-Mausoleum-has-Stained-Glass-Atlanta" height="640" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7434/12982163853_50886f6be1_z.jpg" width="456" /></a><br />Weiblen mausoleum stained glass.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/12982785154/" title="IMG_1391-2014-03-01-Westview-Cemetery-Haverty-Mausoleum-stool-and-figure-inside-Atlanta by clambake444, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_1391-2014-03-01-Westview-Cemetery-Haverty-Mausoleum-stool-and-figure-inside-Atlanta" height="480" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7415/12982785154_18ecf6dd07_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />Haverty mausoleum.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/12982782444/" title="IMG_1393-2014-03-01-Westview-Cemetery-Haverty-Mausoleum-stool-and-figure-inside-Atlanta by clambake444, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_1393-2014-03-01-Westview-Cemetery-Haverty-Mausoleum-stool-and-figure-inside-Atlanta" height="640" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2764/12982782444_aa1a0dc307_z.jpg" width="480" /></a><br />The Haverty mausoleum's stained glass window is the most elaborate.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/12982423115/" title="IMG_1394-2014-03-01-Westview-Cemetery-Daniel-Mausoleum-stool-and-figure-inside-Atlanta by clambake444, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_1394-2014-03-01-Westview-Cemetery-Daniel-Mausoleum-stool-and-figure-inside-Atlanta" height="480" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7346/12982423115_d07ff9f111_z.jpg" width="640" /></a> <br />Daniel mausoleum.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/12982837394/" title="IMG_1395-2014-03-01-Westview-Cemetery-Daniel-Mausoleum-stool-and-figure-inside-Atlanta by clambake444, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_1395-2014-03-01-Westview-Cemetery-Daniel-Mausoleum-stool-and-figure-inside-Atlanta" height="640" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7322/12982837394_3942e8ca61_z.jpg" width="432" /></a> <br />Daniel mausoleum stained glass.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/12982894204/" title="IMG_1396-2014-03-01-Westview-Cemetery-Marks-Mausoleum-stool-and-figure-inside-Atlanta by clambake444, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_1396-2014-03-01-Westview-Cemetery-Marks-Mausoleum-stool-and-figure-inside-Atlanta" height="480" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7383/12982894204_6080dd62f3_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />Marks mausoleum.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/12982477315/" title="IMG_1397-2014-03-01-Westview-Cemetery-Marks-Mausoleum-stool-and-figure-inside-Atlanta by clambake444, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_1397-2014-03-01-Westview-Cemetery-Marks-Mausoleum-stool-and-figure-inside-Atlanta" height="640" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3193/12982477315_4ed8c31d41_z.jpg" width="443" /></a><br />The hazy door of the Marks mausoleum can't obscure this amazing window.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/12982706063/" title="IMG_1398-2014-03-01-Westview-Cemetery-Prier-Mausoleum-stool-and-figure-inside-Atlanta by clambake444, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_1398-2014-03-01-Westview-Cemetery-Prier-Mausoleum-stool-and-figure-inside-Atlanta" height="480" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3438/12982706063_e6e2d5541a_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />Prier mausoleum. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/12982703723/" title="IMG_1400-2014-03-01-Westview-Cemetery-Prier-Mausoleum-stool-and-figure-inside-Atlanta-from-outside by clambake444, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_1400-2014-03-01-Westview-Cemetery-Prier-Mausoleum-stool-and-figure-inside-Atlanta-from-outside" height="640" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7408/12982703723_bd6d53cb95_z.jpg" width="480" /></a> <br />The front window of the Prier mausoleum is so foggy, the best view is from outside.<br /><br />There are more of these. Here is my<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/sets/72157641983663954/"> photoset in Flickr "2014-03-01 Westview Cemetery Private Mausoleum Stained Glass Atlanta."</a>

Ten Westview Tombs with Stained Glass

Many of the private mausoleums feature stained glass. Go to Westview Cemetery and peek though the  doors. Guided (R.S.V.P required) and sel...

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Terry's Meta Monday: Do Doug Allen, Do Hashtag Pheonix Flies, Done That

Two things, then a bunch of other stuff, then the controversy.<br /><br />META: Preservationists, historians, urbanists, city lovers, artists, activists, inactivists, neighbors, friends, and future friends.<br /><br /><b>1. Let's party to kick off <a href="http://www.atlantapreservationcenter.com/2014_phoenix_flies">Phoenix Flies</a></b><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh8yv00cqkmPjR0_7ShSaj6sx2L2vFLwCu-nUX56x0e6uGjBWqBQTy9Q6IMxhC3_AJmmtb1Hc8ZK_eZgG1FXU6lj0JE-ghuVP6igpz_Ta2Y_snP7HQwwqBpdMeSNr7rwq5XzZk1uSb-KM-/s1600/6839289382_a1f445f23b_b.jpg"><img border="0" height="396" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh8yv00cqkmPjR0_7ShSaj6sx2L2vFLwCu-nUX56x0e6uGjBWqBQTy9Q6IMxhC3_AJmmtb1Hc8ZK_eZgG1FXU6lj0JE-ghuVP6igpz_Ta2Y_snP7HQwwqBpdMeSNr7rwq5XzZk1uSb-KM-/s1600/6839289382_a1f445f23b_b.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><b><a href="http://www.atlantapreservationcenter.com/event_detail?id=1161">Phoenix Flies starts this Friday, March 7, 2014 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm</a></b> and I hope you'll say hello. Haven't been to the L.P. Grant Mansion? It's worth it just for the restored windows in Atlanta's oldest and finest room.<br /><br />Now get out your calender and click to the <a href="http://www.atlantapreservationcenter.com/2014_PF_Events">Phoenix Flies Events Listing</a> because there is too much and you need a plan. <b>Some events are limited and you need to R.S.V.P. now</b>.<br /><br /><b>Please Hashtag Phoenix Flies:</b> Y'all Tweeters, Facebookers and Intagrammers, please use <b>#preserveatl</b> and <b>#phoenixflies</b> and anything else you think is good. The Atlanta Preservation Center tweets at <a href="https://twitter.com/PreserveAtl">@PreserveATL</a> and they are on Facebook too at <a href="http://atlantapreservationcenter./">AtlantaPreservationCenter</a>.<br /><br /><b>Terry's tips</b> "<a href="http://architecturetourist.blogspot.com/2013/03/stained-glass-bucket-list-for-phoenix.html">Stained Glass Bucket List for Phoenix Flies...</a>" and there is even more stained glass this year: St. Luke's and Rock Springs Presbyterian. Keep looking up: "<a href="http://architecturetourist.blogspot.com/2012/03/must-see-ceilings-2012-phoenix-flies.html">Must See Ceilings for Phoenix Flies</a>."<br /><br /><b>2. Let's go to the <a href="http://www.coa.gatech.edu/event/school-architecture-lecture-series-douglas-c-allen-lecture-landscape-christophe-girot">Douglas C. Allen annual lecture at Georgia Tech Wednesday, March 5, 6 pm.</a></b><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/8535148397/" title="P1170096-2013-03-06-Ga-Tech-College-of-Architecture-Douglas-Allen-Lecture--Adriaan-Geuze-himself-Doug by clambake444, on Flickr"><img alt="P1170096-2013-03-06-Ga-Tech-College-of-Architecture-Douglas-Allen-Lecture--Adriaan-Geuze-himself-Doug" height="480" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8105/8535148397_a295ceb915_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />Here's <b>Doug with on the right with the blurry hand</b>. The lectures are in his honor, world class lectures on landscape architecture. It's easy, it's free with free parking. Please say hello, I sit up front <br /><br /><b>If you still have spare time</b>, consult the <a href="http://burnaway.org/to-do-list-3/">Burnaway To-Do List</a>, the <a href="http://atlantafineartscalendar.com/">Atlanta Fine Arts Calendar,</a> and the <a href="http://www.artsatl.com/calendar/">ArtsATL Event Guide</a>. That's what I do.<br /><br /><b>Done That....................</b><br />I've had the most extraordinary week just by following my nose and showing up. I'll need a month of blogging to tell you.<br /><br /><b>A. Atlanta Studies Meetup on February 24 at Manuel's.</b> They are on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/452463758162128/?ref=br_tf">Facebook</a>.This is a meta meetup for Atlanta Lovers put on by folks who know stuff and want to know stuff. Ever hear of <b><a href="http://atlmaps.com/">ATLmaps.com</a></b>? Click on!<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/3331587006/" title="P3052286-Horses-At-Manuels-ParkingLot-Detail by clambake444, on Flickr"><img alt="P3052286-Horses-At-Manuels-ParkingLot-Detail" height="216" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3561/3331587006_94eb7fdb4f_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><b>B. Hilan Theater is next to Atkins Park Restaurant</b><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/12820695834/" title="IMG_1084-2014-02-27-Atlanta-Hilan-Theater-Atkins-Park by clambake444, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_1084-2014-02-27-Atlanta-Hilan-Theater-Atkins-Park" height="480" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3747/12820695834_0609ceec70_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />It showed films until closing in 1969 then it was a church and almost the Cotton Club. My friend Linda grew up on Adiar and went to movies here.<br /><br /><b>C. Opening of "Mapping Place: Africa Beyond Paper" at <a href="http://www.ipst.gatech.edu/amp/">Robert C. Williams Paper Museum</a> at Georgia Tech</b><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/12827193784/" title="IMG_1101 by clambake444, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_1101" height="480" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2876/12827193784_9bace42d39_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />This is a 400 year old map book. The pages are hand colored. I don't know what to tell you except find your way over there some time.<br /><br /><b>D. Opening of <a href="http://www.swancoachhouse.com/gallery">"The Price Is Right" at Swan Coach House Gallery</a></b><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/12827120343/" title="IMG_1171  Leisa Rich by clambake444, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_1171  Leisa Rich" height="480" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2857/12827120343_3279203990_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />Works under $1,000 but you don't have to buy to enjoy them. Here's <b><a href="http://monaleisa.com/">Leisa Rich</a></b> who got top billing with her movable fiber sculptures.<br /><br /><b>E. Opening of <a href="http://www.marciawoodgallery.com/home.html">"Blind Handshake" by David Humphrey</a> at Marcia Wood Gallery</b> <br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/12827791523/" title="IMG_1190 by clambake444, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_1190" height="480" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2879/12827791523_71f3c34b32_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />Here's David gesturing. Colorful, amusing, and more than that.<br /><br /><b><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greenwood_Cemetery_%28Atlanta%29">F. Greenwood Cemetery</a></b><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/12897084054/" title="IMG_1230-2014-03-01-Greenwood-Cemetery-Cascade-Road-Atlanta-GA by clambake444, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_1230-2014-03-01-Greenwood-Cemetery-Cascade-Road-Atlanta-GA" height="480" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7417/12897084054_5dbaa7dcd6_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />I took the Architecture Tourist route through West End coming back from the airport on Saturday. Wow: Jewish, Greek, and Chinese sections. It has this <a href="http://benjaminhirsch.com/architecture_268.html">1965 holocaust memorial</a> containing ashes from Dachau. Greenwood is also home to <a href="http://www.atlgoc.org/st-barbara.html">St. Barbara's Chapel</a>.<br /><br /><b>G. Westview Cemetery Stained Glass "crawl"</b><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/12871339034/" title="IMG_1255 by clambake444, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_1255" height="480" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7362/12871339034_f544d7d175_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />I'd never been in the <a href="http://www.westviewcemetery.com/mausoleum.php">Westview Mausoleum</a>. I spent an hour in there all alone trying to photograph every stained glass window. It was overwhelming.<br /><b><br /></b><b>H. The <a href="http://www.libertyfoundation.org/schedule.html">B-17 "Memphis Belle"</a></b><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/12864849105/" title="IMG_1440-2014-03-01-B-17-Memphis-Belle-B-17-Flying-Fortress-Dekalb-Peachtree-Airport-James-Hammons by clambake444, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_1440-2014-03-01-B-17-Memphis-Belle-B-17-Flying-Fortress-Dekalb-Peachtree-Airport-James-Hammons" height="480" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7295/12864849105_a4c877decb_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />My cousin James flies this. I crawled through at Dekalb-Peachtree Airport. It too was overwhelming.<br /><br /><b>I. Opening of the <a href="http://zuckerman.kennesaw.edu/">Zuckerman Museum of Art at Kennesaw State University</a></b><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/12870503645/" title="IMG_1477 by clambake444, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_1477" height="480" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7350/12870503645_14d6cda7a3_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />A gala grand opening with architecture, art, music, dance and controversy see "J." below.<br /><br /><b>J. Artist Ruth Stanford and the Kennesaw controversy over her piece for the opening of the Zuckerman</b><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/12870688993/" title="IMG_1555 by clambake444, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_1555" height="480" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3776/12870688993_1f2aa473bf_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />Ruth (center) <b>displayed the most admirable good form through all this</b>.<br /><br />The story has gone national. You can <a href="http://burnaway.org/ksu-censors-art-zuckerman-museum-prepares-open/">find local coverage and a link to the petition at Burnaway</a>. Wherever you come down of the curation / censorship scale, I think the controversy is a plus for us in Atlanta, for our artist community, for the work and for Ruth in particular. I hope so anyway. I'm looking forward to seeing her piece sooner or later.<br /><br />What a week in Atlanta and I didn't even see the Nakatani Gong Orchestra at the Goat Farm.

Terry's Meta Monday: Do Doug Allen, Do Hashtag Pheonix Flies, Done That

Two things, then a bunch of other stuff, then the controversy. META: Preservationists, historians, urbanists, city lovers, artists, activist...

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