1 6 October 2014 | INtOWIl
AtlantalNtownPaper.com
Neighborhood Snapshots: LITTLE FIVE POINTS
Little Five Points is the epicenter of Atlanta’s indie
spirit and alternative culture with its mix of restau
rants, unique local businesses and melting pot of
people and cultures. The district originally grew out
of the convergence of trolley lines in the area, which
meant businesses thrived in the neighborhood.
The neighborhood went into decline in the 1960s
and 70s, but revitlization began in the early 80s
and iconic shops like Charis Books & More, Wax
n’ Facts records, Junkman’s Daughter and concert
venue Variety Playhouse began to thrive again. The
photos pictured at left by Isadora Pennington show
some of the street scenes around L5R as it’s usually
abreviated by locals, while the photo above of the
The Vortex’s giant skull entryway, now a landmark,
is courtesy of LittleFivePoints.net. ESI
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