In 1978 the dramatic rescue of the Fox Theatre changed Atlanta's attitude toward its historic buildings and became the inspiration for many other successful projects that saved more of Atlanta’s historic structures, neighborhoods and sites. In 2003, as part of The Atlanta Preservation Center’s 25th anniversary celebration of the saving of the Fox, we recognized the city's other historic attractions with our ground-breaking event, The Phoenix Flies: A Citywide Celebration of Living Landmarks.
Designed to show the extent to which preservation is a part of Atlanta's fabric, The Phoenix Flies brings together a community of Preservation Partners, each independent and charged with a separate mission but sharing a common purpose in contributing to the city's character and quality of life.Our role as a preservation center is to work for the benefit not only of our own mission but also for the success of our community partners. Where any one of us succeeds, the city is enhanced and everyone wins.
In 2004 The Phoenix Flies received an Award of Excellence from the Atlanta Urban Design Commission and a Preservation Award from the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation for our contribution to promoting the city's heritage.
Why call it the “Phoenix?” The phoenix is the mythical bird that consumed itself by fire and rose renewed from the ashes as Atlanta did after the Civil War. It has been the symbol of the city of Atlanta and featured on the city seal since 1887.
How can your organization participate? To become a Preservation Partner, please call The Atlanta Preservation Center at 404-688-3353 x14. Participation is free.
This March and in the following months take time to explore what these remarkable “living landmarks” contribute to understanding Atlanta as it thrives today.
Please visit www.phoenixflies.org for:
• Additional events
• Updated information
• Cancellations
Note: All events are subject to change or cancellation without notice.
