Two country stores from Doraville’s past
The Pelfrey Feed and Grocery store was located in the area north of downtown Doraville, where Flowers and Tilly Mill Road came together. It was owned and operated by William T. Pelfrey and his wife Lucile.
Historic Black community in Doraville, Carver Hills
The new neighborhood was called Carver Hills, named for George Washington Carver, famous Black scientist and inventor. It was located where Peachtree Industrial Boulevard and I-285 meet. The houses were primarily built between 1945 and 1950.
Playland roller skating on Buford Highway
The Feb. 20, 1958 issue of North DeKalb Record newspaper advertised the grand opening of Playland, which later became known as Playland Skating Center. The early roller-skating rink featured Hi-Fi music, theatrical lighting and skating lessons.
Golfland Motor Lodge in Doraville
A postcard for Golfland, describes the motor lodge as having a “Duffer’s Club, lounge, gourmet foods, spacious rooms of comfort, modern restaurant, pool and golf course.”
History behind road names Abernathy, Winters Chapel, and Irvindale
When I wanted to discover the history behind the name Abernathy Road in Sandy Springs, I turned to Lois Coogle’s “More of Sandy Springs Past Tense.” The Abernathy family once owned a farm between Abernathy Road and Mount Vernon Highway, according to Coogle (that’s Coogle, not Google).
Tragic 1929 explosion at Stone Mountain rock quarry
The March 1, 1929 Atlanta Constitution reported that an explosion at Stone Mountain near the Confederate carving killed seven men and injured six. These numbers may have increased as the days passed. The men were all working for Stone Mountain Granite Corporation.
Drive-in theaters of Chamblee, Doraville
The Peachtree Drive-In Theatre was on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard in Chamblee, across from where Chamblee Plaza would later open. On July 14, 1950, a grand opening was held at the drive-in.
Two locations-Treasure Island 1968, Home Depot 1979
The mid-century folded plate roof design of Treasure Island stores made them stand out. It was known as the store under the squiggly roof.
DeKalb County Schools survey 1916, Doraville and Tucker
I recently came across a book online titled “Educational Surveys of DeKalb and Union County Georgia,” dated 1916. It includes photos and short descriptions of all the DeKalb County Schools at the time. I was glad to discover the DeKalb History Center had a copy of the book and went to see it in their archives.