Old Fourth Ward in Atlanta in Fulton County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Neighborhood Pride
514 Auburn Avenue
Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, April 7, 2014
1. Neighborhood Pride Marker
Inscription.
Neighborhood Pride. 514 Auburn Avenue. Aromas of newly mown grass and fresh paint drifted along Auburn Avenue as residents trimmed their lawns and hedges and painted their houses and fences. The neighborhood buzzed with activity as other residents tended their flower gardens, shrubs, fruit trees, and potted ferns. Owner and renter alike spent countless hours keeping their homes and the neighborhood neat and clean. Even the poorer residents swept their dirt yards--a custom they brought with them from rural areas., Joseph and Lavata Shaw, who lived here from 1924 to 1949, were a hardworking couple. He was a railway mail clerk, and she helped local blacks as a Fulton County social caseworker., Everyone seemed to know each other and care for each other. Nobody locked doors or had locks on the doors. Auburn Avenue was the center of the community. , Winfred Wright
Aromas of newly mown grass and fresh paint drifted along Auburn Avenue as residents trimmed their lawns and hedges and painted their houses and fences. The neighborhood buzzed with activity as other residents tended their flower gardens, shrubs, fruit trees, and potted ferns. Owner and renter alike spent countless hours keeping their homes and the neighborhood neat and clean. Even the poorer residents swept their dirt yards--a custom they brought with them from rural areas.
Joseph and Lavata Shaw, who lived here from 1924 to 1949, were a hardworking couple. He was a railway mail clerk, and she helped local blacks as a Fulton County social caseworker.
Everyone seemed to know each other and care for each other. Nobody locked doors or had locks on the doors. Auburn Avenue was the center of the community. Winfred Wright
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1924.
Location. 33° 45.339′ N, 84° 22.243′ W. Marker is in Atlanta, Georgia, in Fulton County. It is in the Old Fourth Ward. Marker is on Auburn Avenue NE. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 512 Auburn Avenue, NE, Atlanta GA 30312, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Stepping Up (a few steps from this marker); Bryant-Graves House
Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 23, 2014, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 507 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 23, 2014, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.
