Development of Washington Park Washington Park Neighborhood Area, Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps, 1925 UGA Map & Government Information Library Click on the image to take a closer look Washington Park emerged as a community for Black Atlantans during the 1920s. While the city created the park itself, the neighborhood was the brainchild of Heman Perry built with the resources of his company Standard Life Insurance. Breaking the Color Line → Development of Washington Park Atlanta's Washington Park: Yesterday and Today Development of Washington ParkBreaking the Color LineHeman PerryDivision Plans & Development Historic Cultural SpacesWashington ParkAshby Street TheaterAshby Street SchoolWilliam A. Harris Memorial HospitalCitizens Trust Bank & Calloway BuildingAtlanta InquirerNotable ResidentsRuby BlackburnAustin T. WaldenGraham W. JacksonPearlie Craft DoveBranch CuringtonWashington Park TodayWashington Park Historic DistrictNeighborhood EnhancementSources