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Phoenix Flies is an annual pamphlet produced by the Atlanta Preservation Center showcasing historic sites around Atlanta. The excerpt attached is the entry on The Conservancy at Historic Washington Park.

Proclamation of the 100th anniversary of the Atlanta neighborhood of Washington Park. It lists all of the unique characteristics and history of the neighborhood.

Map showing the characteristics of structures in Washington Park, including structure condition and occupancy

Photograph of the historical Heman Perry Dream House located in Washington Park. It is in a run-down state

Document granting the Washington Park Neighborhood a place on the National Register of Historic Places due to its historical significance

Article discussing the beginning of demolitions in Washington Park, making way for the construction of a future MARTA rail line

Heman Perry (middle), founder of Citizens Trust Bank and Standard Life Insurance Company, discusses business with music publisher Harry Pace (left) and entrepreneur Alonzo Herndon (right).

Map published showing the damage to a large amount of land in the city of Atlanta after the Great Fire of 1917. Reports from the time estimated that 73 blocks were completely destroyed and that 5,000-10,000 people were subsequently left homeless.

A selection from the 1925 Atlanta Sanborn Fire Insurance Map showing the layout of the Washington Park Neighborhood. Many historical landmarks can be seen

Article discussing the refurbishment of the former Heman Perry "Dream House" located in the Washington Park neighborhood