Wilbur Kurtz’s Archival Description:

(36) The area bounded by Decatur, Pryor, Alabama Sts., and Central Avenue, was the old State Square, consisting of five acres, deeded to the State of Georgia by Samuel Mitchell, July 11, 1842.  Here the terminus of the State Railroad was re-located, a temporary depot and a two-story house (Chief Engineer’s office) were erected.  The name “Terminus” was dropped and Marthasville substituted, its charter granted Dec. 23, 1843.

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Site of terminus of Western & Atlantic R. R. and old Union passenger station.

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(35) Site of the Atlanta Hotel, Atlanta’s first regular hostelry, operated by Dr. Joseph Thompson.  Erected 1846; destroyed by the Federal army in 1864.

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(34) Site of Engine House – Atlanta Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1, (organized March 24, 1851).  Building erected 1854.

(Southwest corner railroad and Broad St.)

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(33) Here stood the Tin and Sheet Metal Shop of Moses W. Formwalt – 1845-1850.  This block was then known as “Murrel’s Row”.

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(32) Site of the Atheneum, Atlanta’s first theatre, built by James E. Williams, 1854-1855.

(North side Decatur St., East of Peachtree – two-thirds of distance to Pryor).

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(30) Site of Concert Hall, used as Confederate Barracks and Prison, 1862-1864.  From this building, James J. Andrews, of the Andrews Raid, was taken to the place of execution.  Here stood the National Hotel.

(Peachtree St., front Peachtree Arcade).

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(29) This site, known in early Atlanta history as “Norcross’ Corner”, was purchased by Jonathan Norcross, Fourth Mayor of Atlanta, March 21, 1846, from Samuel Mitchell who created Atlanta’s first subdivision.  Here was established the Norcross General Store.

(First National Bank at Five Points.  Mr. J.K. Ottley stated that he would arrange for this tablet).

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(28) Site of Confederate Arsenal and Military Storehouse, 1863-1864.

(Gee Muse Clothing Co., N.W. Peachtree and Walton Sts.)

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Site of Confederate arsenal and military storehouse, 1863-1864. George Muse Company store, Confederate barracks and prison, 1862-1864. Peachtree Street, entrance Peachtree Arcade.

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(27) Approximate site of the Mineral Spring, a popular resort in early Atlanta history.

(North end of the train sheds – Terminal Station).

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(26) Site of the first State Capitol in Atlanta – 1868-1889.  Erected by Hannibal I. Kimball as an Opera House.  Demolished in 1900.

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Site of the first State Capitol in Atlanta – 1868-1889.  Western Union Building, southwest corner Marietta and Forsyth Streets.