Peachtree Park
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Peachtree Park is a neighborhood in the Buckhead Community of Atlanta, Georgia
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It is bounded by:
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The district is significant for a collection of architectural styles from 1921–1957 and for community planning and development. Styles include Colonial Revival, Craftsman, and English Vernacular revival.
The district was listed on April 25, 2008 (listing number 08000325) and is larger than its predecessor, the Peachtree Highlands Historic District (listed 1986), which it superseded.
Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta is the capital and most populous city in the U.S. state of Georgia. According to the 2010 census, Atlanta's population is 420,003. Atlanta is the cultural and economic center of the Atlanta metropolitan area, which is home to 5,268,860 people and is the ninth largest metropolitan area in...
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It is bounded by:
- Peachtree RoadPeachtree Road"Porch Swing in Tupelo" is a song from British pop-rock performer Elton John's 2004 album, Peachtree Road. The song talks about Elvis Presley's childhood and upbringing and describes Tupelo, Mississippi....
and North BuckheadNorth BuckheadNorth Buckhead is a neighborhood in the Buckhead Community, at the northern edge of the city of Atlanta, Georgia and is one of Atlanta's most affluent neighborhoods.It is bounded by:* Roswell Road and the East Chastain Park neighborhood on the west...
on the northwest - Georgia 400Georgia State Route 400Georgia State Route 400 is a highway in the U.S. state of Georgia, concurrent with U.S. Route 19 from exit 4B until its terminus just south of Dahlonega. ST 400 goes from Atlanta, at Interstate 85 , to Buckhead, Sandy Springs, Roswell, Alpharetta, Cumming, Dawson County, and Dahlonega...
and Lenox SquareLenox SquareLenox Square is an upscale enclosed super regional shopping mall located in the Buckhead District of Atlanta, Georgia. Lenox Square comprises more than of retail space, with 250 stores on four levels, including a large food court. The mall is home to three anchor stores: Macy's, Bloomingdale's,...
and Pine HillsPine Hills (Atlanta)Pine Hills is a neighborhood of Atlanta, Georgia and also part of the Buckhead Community, located in north east Atlanta on the eastern part of Buckhead. It is roughly bounded by Buford Highway to the south, the railway to the north, Lenox Road to the west and East Roxboro Road to the east...
on the east - MARTAMartaMarta may refer to:* Marta or Marta Vieira da Silva , a Brazilian women's football forward* Marta Estrella, a recurring fictional character from Arrested Development...
north-south rail line and the Miami Circle design district of Lindbergh/Morosgo on the southeast - Piedmont Road and Buckhead VillageBuckhead VillageBuckhead Village is a neighborhood of Atlanta, Georgia, one of 42 neighborhoods in the larger Buckhead district and the community's historic business district. The Village as defined by the city as the area between Piedmont Road, Peachtree Road and Pharr Road....
and Garden Hills on the west
Historic district
The neighborhood is roughly contiguous with the Peachtree Highlands-Peachtree Park Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic PlacesNational Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
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The district is significant for a collection of architectural styles from 1921–1957 and for community planning and development. Styles include Colonial Revival, Craftsman, and English Vernacular revival.
The district was listed on April 25, 2008 (listing number 08000325) and is larger than its predecessor, the Peachtree Highlands Historic District (listed 1986), which it superseded.
External Links
- [www.peachtreepark.org Peachtree Park Civic Association]
- Peachtree Park Civic Association on Facebook