by hwhately1 | Nov 13, 2016 | #Atlanta, Auburn Avenue, BED 3, Built Environment Description, King Center
Outside the King Center The King Center is a well known spot in Atlanta, but when I was first walking by, it was somewhat unassuming. The structure is very large, but there isn’t a whole lot that is working to draw in visitors. This is not to say that it...
by hwhately1 | Nov 13, 2016 | #Atlanta, Auburn Avenue, BED 3, Built Environment Description, King Center
Eternal Flame When walking around the King Center, one of the artifacts that drew my attention the most was the Eternal Flame. Located on a small platform, there is a constant large flame in this brown metal fire pit. Even before visiting the King Center, this...
by hwhately1 | Nov 9, 2016 | #Atlanta, Auburn Avenue, BED 3, Built Environment Description, political
Artifacts in King Center Citation: AJCP217-012h, Atlanta Journal-Constitution Photographic Archives. Special Collections and Archives, Georgia State University Library. When looking at the exhibits, I felt a lot of emotions. Many of the exhibits show cased some of the...
by hwhately1 | Nov 9, 2016 | #Atlanta, Auburn Avenue, BED 3, Built Environment Description, political
Coretta Scott King Citation: AJCP563-052a, Atlanta Journal-Constitution Photographic Archives. Special Collections and Archives, Georgia State University Library. The King Center is very easy to navigate, with a fairly spread out design. The space is comprised of...
by hwhately1 | Oct 31, 2016 | Auburn Avenue, BED 3, Built Environment Description, King Center, political, politics
When looking at the politically influenced landscape of Atlanta, one of the most important sites to look at is the King Center. Martin Luther King Jr. is someone who is commonly thought of when thinking about strong political forces working for change. Even though he...