East Lake History
East Lake's Birth: 1890 to 1895
by Tom Harding
Atlanta had 25 years of resurgence after the Civil War, at the dawn of the 1890's. Economic prosperity was high with the restructuring of the new south, and the newly wealthy were seeking the good life and a break from the hardships that had proceeded the present period. The central city was highly polluted with smog from the many coal furnaces of industry and business, as well as the daily use of wood-fired cooking in residences. At this time, Atlanta saw the start its first suburb, Inman Park, springing up just two miles east of downtown to allow those who could afford it escape the problems of the city. More »
An Architectural History of the East Lake Clubhouse
by Samantha Beaumont
East Lake Golf Club, Atlanta's first country club, began as an extension of the Atlanta Athletic Club. In the early 1900's, the Atlanta Athletic Club was located downtown on Auburn Avenue. Members wanted a place in the country where they could relax, enjoy fresh air, play tennis and practice the sport of golf, which was relatively new to the United States at that time. In 1904, the club's president George Adair bought an amusement park located on 187 acres of land around East Lake and began plans for the country club. More »
An East Lake Resident's View on Atlanta
by Miles Bondurant
So, you are interested in Atlanta. Whether you are interested because you are moving here, thinking about moving here, or just thinking about visiting, we want to help you get yourself oriented. Therefore, we decided to provide you with a little primer on Atlanta's history, layout, and culture. More »