The History of the Sweet Auburn District in Atlanta | Main Street America

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A Small Building With a Big Impact

Atlanta real estate developer and radio host Gene Kansas tells us the history of the World,” the story of a small building in the Sweet Auburn commercial district and how it was saved as people learned about its history and impact on this important African American neighborhood. Kansas shows how storytelling revitalizes Main Streets by making them more livable, enjoyable, and profitable. He also stresses the importance of using the federal historic tax credit to preserve Main Street’s historic buildings.

Published in Main Street Now Journal.

Atlanta Daily World building

Atlanta, GA © JJonahJackalope 


Sunset image of Downtown Florence.

Downtown Florence, South Carolina © True Light Photography

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