Atlanta in the Victorian Age

This blog looks at Atlanta and Georgia in that era commonly called the Victorian Age. It includes the antebellum years and extends to World War I [1914]. As an urban and architectural historian, I will include professional articles about the great architects of the period as well as their buildings, social and community life, the arts, women's rights, African-Americans and economics. All articles will be footnoted and they, along with any original images, are copyrighted.

Friday, February 3, 2012

Battle Hill Church by Leila Ross Wilburn

A 1912 view of an Atlanta church designed by the young Leila Ross Wilburn, Atlanta's second female architect [Henrietta (Hank) Dozier was the first].  Wilburn was just starting out at this time and would have a long career lasting into the 1960s.  As far as I know, this is the only church attributed to her.  This lovely little granite building was on Gordon Ave. just past Westview Cemetery in West End.  Not sure when it was demolished?  Image from the March 2, 1912 Atlanta Journal.
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