PHOENIX FLIES 2026 | KRC: How to Research a Historic House

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PHOENIX FLIES 2026 | KRC: How to Research a Historic HouseByThe Atlanta Preservation Center FollowAtlanta History CenterAtlanta, GASaturday, Mar 7, 2026 at 1 pm to Saturday, Mar 7, 2026 at 2:30 pmOverviewSpend time at the Kenan Research Center learning about the resources available to research the history of a historic house.Have you ever wondered about the history of an Atlanta building or landmark? Spend time at the Kenan Research Center learning about the resources available to research the history of a historic house. We will focus on one historic house and look at Sanborn Maps, Fulton County tax plats, building permits, newspaper clippings, neighborhood history, and photographs of the neighborhood. Through these resources discover the stories of a historic house and the people that previously inhabited both the land and the house. Join us for a tour through manuscripts, photographs, maps, newspapers, and books documenting the history of this ever-changing city. Tour guided by the Research Manager and Collections Manager.Tour is limited to 15 people. If the event is full, please sign up for the waiting list. You will be notified if a spot becomes available.We will be standing during the tour, so please wear comfortable shoes.Check in at Kenan Research Center, McElreath Hall, Atlanta History Center Buckhead, 10 minutes prior to tour time.Spend time at the Kenan Research Center learning about the resources available to research the history of a historic house.Have you ever wondered about the history of an Atlanta building or landmark? Spend time at the Kenan Research Center learning about the resources available to research the history of a historic house. We will focus on one historic house and look at Sanborn Maps, Fulton County tax plats, building permits, newspaper clippings, neighborhood history, and photographs of the neighborhood. Through these resources discover the stories of a historic house and the people that previously inhabited both the land and the house. Join us for a tour through manuscripts, photographs, maps, newspapers, and books documenting the history of this ever-changing city. Tour guided by the Research Manager and Collections Manager.Tour is limited to 15 people. If the event is full, please sign up for the waiting list. You will be notified if a spot becomes available.We will be standing during the tour, so please wear comfortable shoes.Check in at Kenan Research Center, McElreath Hall, Atlanta History Center Buckhead, 10 minutes prior to tour time.Read lessGood to knowHighlights1 hour 30 minutesIn personRefund PolicyNo refundsHighlights1 hour 30 minutesIn personRefund PolicyNo refundsLocationAtlanta History Center130 West Paces Ferry Rd. NWAtlanta, GA 30305How do you want to get there?DrivingPublic transportBikingWalkingShow mapOrganized byThe Atlanta Preservation CenterFollowers3218Events1693Hosting6 yearsContact FollowReport this event