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This famous photograph shows Graham Jackson playing the accordion as President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's body processes out of Warm Springs, Georgia after his death. The two friends had spent the days leading up to Roosevelt's death working on a…

This Paris publication shows an imagined scene of the Atlanta Race Riot, which took place in late September 1906.

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

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

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.

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).

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

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

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

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