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Advertisement, "Bailey's ASHBY Theatre," Atlanta Daily World, October 28, 1934
Advertisement showing the opening feature of the new Ashby Street Theatre
Article, "'Dream House vision revived," Atlanta Journal-Constitution, July 11, 2005
Article discussing the refurbishment of the former Heman Perry "Dream House" located in the Washington Park neighborhood
Article, "MARTA Begins Clearing Path For Railway System," Atlanta Daily World, February 15, 1974
Article discussing the beginning of demolitions in Washington Park, making way for the construction of a future MARTA rail line
Article, "Segregation Act Ready for Mayor," The Atlanta Georgian, June 18, 1913
Article reporting the passing of the 1913 Atlanta racial zoning ordinance
Article, "Washington Park Fine Place," Atlanta Daily World, June 16, 1932
Newspaper article describing the virtues of Washington Park (the park, not the neighborhood).
Article, "Washington Park to Open Pool Today," Atlanta Daily World, May 26, 1940
Article marking the start of the Washington Park pool season
Article, "Work Rushed to Complete House," Atlanta Daily World, October 28, 1934
Article describing the features of the Ashby Theatre, which was opening the following day
Broadside, "Get a Lot in Sunset Park", The Atlanta Georgian, June 8, 1912
Advertisement for the Sunset Park development area, before the area was cemented as "Black" and before Heman Perry's investment. The ad praises the area and the amenities that will be installed.
Broadside, Standard Life Insurance Company, The Journal of Negro History, January 1920
Broadside advertising the Standard Life Insurance Company. It describes the company and cites its financial success as a marketing strategy.