Atlanta Was Celebrated!

Decennial Phoenix Flies

The phoenix is a mythical, flying creature that is born from the ashes of its own incineration. Like this powerful creature, so too was Atlanta reborn from her ashes after the Civil War. The phoenix has been a part of Atlanta’s seal and has served as her symbol since 1887. In creating a celebration of Atlanta’s living historic fabric, the Atlanta Preservation Center looked to this magical creature.

If you attended a Phoenix Flies event, tell us what you think. Here is a link to an online survey.
 
The Phoenix Flies: A City-Wide Celebration of Living Landmarks was created in 2003 by the Atlanta Preservation Center as a way to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the dramatic rescue of the Fox Theatre, an event that changed Atlanta’s preservation outlook forever. During its history the celebration has presented upwards of 775 events and provided more than 15,000 free opportunities to individuals to experience Atlanta’s rich history. For the Decennial Phoenix Flies there are over 200 events and more than 5,000 opportunities to enjoy Atlanta's rich history.
 

The Phoenix Flies could not be accomplished alone. It is a collaborative effort brought to the public through Preservation Partners with the support of sponsors and individuals. Preservation Partners are individual organizations in the City that have taken on the mission of improving the City’s character and quality of life through historic preservation. This year we welcomed 13 first-time Partners and acknowledge the commitment of long time Partners. These 70, old and new, were presented as a part of Phoenix Flies, creating a period of time in our great City when our assets and complex history were celebrated and strengthened to the benefit of all.

Click here for F.H. Boyd Coons, Executive Director's Welcome Letter.

Click here for the Anniversary Photography Project.

An on-line version of the catolog is available at issue.com, click here.

If you attended a Phoenix Flies event, tell us what you think. Here is a link to an online survey.

THE ATLANA PRESERVATION CENTER THANKS THE FOLLOWING FOR THEIR SUPPORT OF THE DECCENNIAL PHOENIX FLIES

 
 
   
  

 

 

 

 

 

Alfred Holt Colquitt

2018, Atlanta
Log Cabin Community Church Souther Architecture Foundation

      

PHOENIX FLIES HOST COMMITTEE

The Atlanta Preservation Center thanks the following individuals for their support of this year's celebration.

Elizabeth & Howell Adams III in honor of Boyd Coons

Jane & Dameron Black

Boyd Coons

Caroline & Harry Gilham

Chrissie & Jim Wayt

Marge & Steve Hays

William E. Pennington

Mr. & Mrs. J. Charles Bayless Jr.

Cathy & Bo Bradshaw

Judy Clements

Laura Howard DePree

Linda Fountain

D. Gaetá-Beltrán & M.S. Nichols

Councilman Kwanza Hall

Paul Hammock

Sally Hansell IMO the Hansells

Penny & George Hart

Sydney & Don Janney

Laurie Marion

Carolyn Stine McLaughlin

Mary Quigley

Samuel Shepherd

Elizabeth Morgan Spiegel

 

DateEvent
Tuesday May 21, 2013 10:00 amAnniversary Photography Project Gallery Hours
Wednesday May 22, 2013 10:00 amAnniversary Photography Project Gallery Hours
Thursday May 23, 2013 10:00 amAnniversary Photography Project Gallery Hours
Tuesday May 28, 2013 10:00 amAnniversary Photography Project Gallery Hours
Wednesday May 29, 2013 10:00 amAnniversary Photography Project Gallery Hours
Thursday May 30, 2013 10:00 amAnniversary Photography Project Gallery Hours
Tuesday June 4, 2013 10:00 amAnniversary Photography Project Gallery Hours
Wednesday June 5, 2013 10:00 amAnniversary Photography Project Gallery Hours
Thursday June 6, 2013 10:00 amAnniversary Photography Project Gallery Hours
Tuesday June 11, 2013 10:00 amAnniversary Photography Project Gallery Hours
Wednesday June 12, 2013 10:00 amAnniversary Photography Project Gallery Hours
Thursday June 13, 2013 10:00 amAnniversary Photography Project Gallery Hours