College Park Historical Society

Two years ago, leading up to July 4, the College Park Historical Society presented the PBS American Experience video "Alexander Hamilton." Much to our disappointment, Lin Manuel Miranda wasn't able to drop by, but we still had a good time. What a difference two years makes. We miss you and look forward to the time when we can get together. Happy Independence Day everyone!

Back in the day, College Park had its own drive-in theater, the Roosevelt Hwy Drive-in, located in the vicinity of what's now the airport car rental facility. The 1953 movie shown on the marquis, "Walking My Baby Back Home," starred Donald O'Connor, Janet Leigh, and Buddy Hackett. Some people think drive-in's will experience a resurgence in the post-pandemic world.

With all the recent interest in the Pure Oil station in College Park (and the potential it holds), now's a good time to look at a similar property that has been restored. The Pure Oil station shown is in Pine Mountain, just a few miles from Callaway Gardens. It appears to be empty (could be wrong about that), and like "our" Pure Oil Station, is strategically located as one of the first properties that visitors see when they enter town.

In case you missed it this afternoon: Gov. Kemp is implementing stringent new statewide restrictions in the battle against COVID-19. Restrictions begin Friday, April 3 and are scheduled to end April 13th but may be extended. Check local news stations for accurate details Fox5Atlanta, 11-Alive, WSBtv/Channel 2. Other sources ? Please share here. This post is pending on Historic CP Neighbors, as well.

Though she passed away a few years ago, former College Park Municipal Court Judge Juanita Marsh is remembered fondly in this 6-minute video, produced by Georgia Women of Distinction. https://vimeo.com/391090762/b8a3e086c0

1996: PURE Station, Main Street at Mercer Avenue Contributing Structure to College Park Historical District Designation, National Register of Historic Places. Developer currently considering multi-use facilities on the site may possibly retain parts or facade of Pure structure, in keeping with Coll3ege Park's historic appeal.

Development possible on the Pure Station site

Hello, friends-- Yesterday evening, the CP Historical Society Board of Directors made the decision to postpone our meeting scheduled for Wednesday, March 18th. We'll look to reschedule it when the issues associated with the unpredictable CoronoV19 have been clarified and the threat(s) are understood. Since last evening, as you are aware, President Trump has effectively shut down the country, so we were simply ahead of the curve, I guess. Wishing each of you a healthy soci...al isolation, Ginger Croley Blackstone, Secretary College Park Historical Society.

Hello to all CPHistorical Society fans! Please check back here over the weekend for updates, as the CPHS Board is considering a postponement of the upcoming meeting (Wed, 3/18), for the good of everyone. Info will be posted by this weekend regarding the decision of the Coard. Thanks so much for your interest!!

CP Mayor Bianca Motley Broom has released, " COVID-19 HAZARDS INCIDENT MANAGEMENT PLAN" for the City of College Park. Thank you to our leadership for being proactive with plans & information. www.collegeparkga.com & scroll down to CP's Plan. ------Submitted by Ginger C. Blackstone

CP Mayor Bianca Motley Broom has released, " COVID-19 HAZARDS INCIDENT MANAGEMENT PLAN" for the City of College Park. Thank you to our leadership for being proactive with plans & information. www.collegeparkga.com & scroll down to CP's Plan. ------Submitted by Ginger C. Blackstone

College Park High School will be the subject of our next Historical Society meeting on March 18. In this photo from the fall of 1965, the band marches in the annual homecoming parade.