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The Majestic Diner: Interior Built Environment Description

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Mark Lamar

March 4, 2016

Interior Built Environment Description

The Majestic Diner in Atlanta, Georgia is where I conducted my research for my interior built environment description.  Located on Ponce De Leon Avenue near a cluster of other historic sites, the restaurant stands out as a unique spot from first glance.  From the outside, one can already begin to smell the freshly scrambled eggs as soon as you begin to approach the elaborate neon sign that brands the landmark.

When you finally reach the translucent glass entrance of the restaurant, you are free to seat yourself anywhere in the diner and begin to search the menu.  Round, bright light bulbs draw your attention to the most popular menu choices displayed high on the wall above the kitchen.  The inside of the building is decorated with several presumably historic pieces of art, commemorating the state of Georgia, and the city of Atlanta itself.  Red accents on the seats, booths and counters of the diner create a consistent, simple aesthetic that is pleasing to the eye and makes the font of the menu easy to read.  The inside may feel a bit crowded or clustered to some as the way the dining area is constructed is reminiscent of that of a shotgun house.

The way the grills and deep fryers are positioned directly in front of the patrons gives off a very down-home southern vibe.  It feels as if you are resting at your grandma’s while she cooks a hot meal for you to eat before you get back on the road.  And honestly, I feel that is why the Majestic Diner is so historic: the family element.  The uniform joyful southern drawl of the employees reciting orders and the freedom to plop down on a stool next to a complete stranger make the narrowly built restaurant more than just a place to eat.  It’s a place to gather.  Inside the Majestic Diner no matter who you are, you feel unified.  No matter who you choose to sit next to, both of you have at least one thing in common; you are both in for a delicious, hot plate of food.

 

Majestic Diner Menu/Kitchen: Artifact 3

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Version 4The menu items most frequently ordered are displayed in bright lights above the kitchen where the orders are prepared.  The Majestic Diner is most well known for the omelettes served fresh daily at any time.  The employees freely maneuver from in front of and behind the counter constantly to fulfill the needs of each guest.

Department of Law Building

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This angle of the Judicial building shows an old-time handrail and winter-stricken tree overseeing the entrance. The sunset beautifully complements the noble mood of the building

This angle of the Judicial building shows an old-time handrail and winter-stricken tree overseeing the entrance. The sunset beautifully complements the noble mood of the building.  Visible from the street, the label “LAW” lets the public know the intended use of such a distinguishable staple in the downtown scene.

Department of Health Building

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The Board of Health building is just around the corner from the State Capitol. This building has the same build and features as most of the other government buildings. This is another government building of the complex where several officials meet to handle serious issues in the state

The Board of Health building is just around the corner from the State Capitol. This building has the same build and features as most of the other government buildings. This is another government building of the complex where several officials meet to handle serious issues in the state.  Although very important, it is not a very heavy tourist attraction like the state capitol building is.

Judicial Branch Building

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This is the sight directly across the street from the Supreme Court building of Georgia. This is where crucial decisions that affect the state are made including budget crisis decisions, civil issues and appeals, and interpretation of the Constitution.

This is the sight directly across the street from the Supreme Court building of Georgia. This is where crucial decisions that affect the state are made including budget crisis decisions, civil issues and appeals, and interpretation of the Constitution.  The massive building has the same historical feel and architecture as the capitol building as it is just as significant if not more.

Front View of State Capital Building/ Statue

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From this front view of the state capitol building, one of the many statues of notable figures of the South's fight in the Civil War. This particular soldier is Maj. Gen. John B. Gordon of the Confederacy.

From this front view of the state capitol building, one of the many statues of notable figures of the South’s fight in the Civil War. This particular soldier is Maj. Gen. John B. Gordon of the Confederacy.  This statue has also been fairly controversial as it has been speculated that Gordon held a lead position in Georgia’s Ku Klux Klan.

Sign Outside State Capitol Building “Historic Ground”

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This sign that stands outside of the state capital building of Georgia details the history of the land. Several people stopped to read it as they walked past the building. It helps visitors put the scene in a historical perspective that not many have prior knowledge of.

This sign that stands outside of the state capital building of Georgia details the history of the land. Several people stopped to read it as they walked past the building. It helps visitors put the scene in a historical perspective that not many have prior knowledge of and serves educational purposes for younger tourists.

The Georgia State Capitol Complex

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This is a picture of the State Capitol building in Downtown Atlanta, GA.

John Slemp uses this picture to show the flowers and statue in front of the building.

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