Images around Auburn

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This large sign or piece of architecture is situated near the sidewalk, announcing the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site. This is across the street from the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church and in front of the New Horizons Sanctuary of the new Ebenezer Baptist Church. The quote beneath the picture of King seems appropriate not only to be broadcasted sandwiched between two church buildings, but also on the street of Auburn Avenue.
This large sign or piece of architecture is situated near the sidewalk, announcing the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site. This is across the street from the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church and in front of the New Horizons Sanctuary of the new Ebenezer Baptist Church. The quote beneath the picture of King seems appropriate not only to be broadcasted sandwiched between two church buildings, but also on the street of Auburn Avenue.

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This is an image of Martin Luther King Jr.'s childhood home. I have walked by this site multiple times in the past 3 months and it has never been open, due to ongoing repairs. However, I find that the adjacent building, the bookstore and giftshop, is always open.
This is an image of Martin Luther King Jr.’s childhood home. I have walked by this site multiple times in the past 3 months and it has never been open, due to ongoing repairs. However, I find that the adjacent building, the bookstore and giftshop, is always open.
Bookstore/Giftshop
Bookstore/Giftshop

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I found this sign on Auburn Avenue extremely interesting. Most of the historic buildings on the street are kept looking old and old fashioned, while also large enough and apparent enough to grab the attention of passersby. However, this sign is modern and small. In fact, this third trip to the street is the first time I have ever noticed it.
I found this sign on Auburn Avenue extremely interesting. Most of the historic buildings on the street are kept looking old and old fashioned, while also large enough and apparent enough to grab the attention of passersby. However, this sign is modern and small. In fact, this third trip to the street is the first time I have ever noticed it.

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This is a sculpture of John Wesley Dobbs. He once described Auburn Avenue as being home to the three keys to liberation: "ballots, bucks, and books." The sculpture is titled "Through His Eyes" and can be stood behind in order to see what he sees. Sadly, now all that can be seen is the highway overhead and some traffic lights.
This is a sculpture of John Wesley Dobbs. He once described Auburn Avenue as being home to the three keys to liberation: “ballots, bucks, and books.” The sculpture is titled “Through His Eyes” and can be stood behind in order to see what he sees. Sadly, now all that can be seen is the highway overhead and some traffic lights.

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img_9024This is another image of the building that once belonged to the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows in America. This picture represents how new businesses are taking over old spaces, even those of greater importance or history. The architecture of the archway does not match up to the “Wok n Roll” sign in the window, but this juxtaposition is very common on Auburn Avenue.

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This is the top of the building that was built for a sort of frat, known as the  Grand United Order of Odd Fellows. Membership has always been open to people of any race, though it has remained a predominantly African American Order. In 1979 there were 108,000 members. Today the space is used as office spaces. To learn more, you may visit http://sweetauburn.us/oddfellows.htm