The Highs and Lows of Little Five: A History of Little Five Points

by Arcadia Publishing

Overview

The Highs and Lows of Little Five Points documents the transformations of Atlanta's first Neighborhood Commercial District.

Atlanta's Little Five Points, the city's first Neighborhood Commercial District, stands out as one of the most distinctive shopping districts in the Southeast. There have been quite a few ups and downs in the area's history, but ultimately the dedicated, passionate individuals who made L5P what it is today handled them with perseverance and foresight, creating unique, independently owned stores that draw the most eclectic mix of people found anywhere in Atlanta. The cultural melting pot created by these stores is what makes Little Five Points such a popular destination for both locals and tourists. Join author Robert Hartle Jr. as he tells the story of the revitalization of Little Five Points, including firsthand accounts from longtime L5P business owners who were actually there and who helped to save the area from the many threats to its survival.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781596298743
Publisher:	Arcadia Publishing SC
Publication date:	02/12/2010
Series:	History Press Brief History Series
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.30(d)

About the Author

Robert Hartle Jr. has lived in Atlanta, Georgia, since 1984. He studied history at the University of Dallas in Irving, Texas, before moving back to Atlanta. After discovering his love for history and writing in college, Hartle worked as a research assistant on Emory University professor of law Polly Price's book, Judge Richard S. Arnold: A Legacy of Justice on the Federal Bench, before writing his first book, Atlanta's Druid Hills: A Brief History. This is Hartle's second book with The History Press.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements 9

Introduction 11

1 Pre-L5P/Early L5P 15

2 Revitalization: Neighborhood BONDing 35

3 Cultural Improvements: From the Euclid and L5P Theatres to Seven Stages and the Variety Playhouse 59

4 Small Businesses in a Corporate World 73

5 Radical Media: Radio Free Georgia 79

6 Racism, Skinheads and Death 89

7 Staying Independent in the Corporate World 111

Notes 121

About the Author 127