At this corner, Mayor James G. Woodward implored the mob to break up. His pleas were ignored. Firefighters also tried to disperse the mob with hoses but only succeeded in scattering them further into the downtown area.
Decatur Street and Central Ave/Peachtree Center
from the audio walk 1906 Atlanta Race Massacre Walking Tour
- Remembrance work
- Historical audio guide
6
Stations
17:48 min Audio
918 m 1
17:48 min Audio
918 m 1
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Other stops on this audio tour:
Atlanta and the New South (2:45 min) • 66 Peachtree Street - Alonzo Herndon's Crystal Palace (3:31 min) • Decatur Street and Pryor Street - Kimball House Hotel (1:56 min) • Five Points Street Cars (2:40 min) • Henry W. Grady Statue (4:29 min)
