This week's episode is about two (2) downtown Atlanta hotels - both have really interesting stories, one involves a deadly fire and the other, a landmark Supreme Court case.

----more----

Here are the links I discussed:

http://winecoffremembrancepage.blogspot.com/

https://www.amazon.com/Winecoff-Fire-Untold-Americas-Deadliest/dp/1563520699

http://crdl.usg.edu/cgi/crdl?format=_video;query=id:ugabma_wsbn_31715

Photos:

Winecoff Hotel:

 

The Ellis:

The alleyway:

Heart of Atlanta Motel:

(Photo Credit: Atlanta Time Machine)

(Photo Credit: Atlanta Time Machine)

Hilton Atlanta:

This week's episode is about Atlanta's very own Alexander Hamilton. Born enslaved and then later served in the Union Army, he moved his family from Eufaula, AL to Atlanta, GA and created a successful contracting business. His son Alexander D. Hamilton soon took over operations and then eventually a grandson, Alexander Hamilton Jr. (confused yet?). Join us as we discover this incredible story and learn all the buildings and homes that are still standing in our city.

This week's episode is about Atlanta's very own Alexander Hamilton. Born enslaved and then later served in the Union Army, he moved his family from Eufaula, AL to Atlanta, GA and created a successful contracting business. His son Alexander D. Hamilton soon took over operations and then eventually a grandson, Alexander Hamilton Jr. (confused yet?). Join us as we discover this incredible story and learn all the buildings and homes that are still standing in our city.

Hey everyone! I'm your host, Victoria...fast talking New Yorker, adopted Atlanta, mom, local tour guide and total history nerd. My first episode is a little get-to-know-me and if you're a visual learner:

Hey everyone! I'm your host, Victoria...fast talking New Yorker, adopted Atlanta, mom, local tour guide and total history nerd. My first episode is a little get-to-know-me and if you're a visual learner: