A Moment in Atlanta History

I love learning new things about Atlanta - anything from the next big restaurant opening to stories of Atlanta 100 years ago. Today another great local blog, Pecanne Log, provided us with a brief rundown (complete with vintage postcards!) on what used to take place where we now flock to shop at Whole Foods on Ponce de Leon.

This shopping center site is rich in Atlanta history. It used to be a man-made lake with summer homes (Yes, it is right in the middle of the city, but remember, Inman Park is also Atlanta's first "suburb"). It was also home to The Atlanta Crackers baseball team. I knew a bit about them, but never knew where the field was (how could you? Its a shopping mall now!). Back in 1903, it was known as Ponce de Leon Park, "The Coney Island of Atlanta." Sounds like a fun and crazy place!

While I do enjoy being able to find exotic veggies and sushi grade tuna just a few miles from my house, it makes you a little sad to look at a parking lot and think about what an interesting Atlanta landmark it used to be. Check out the post with pictures on Pecanne Log.