My photo of the old Columbia Theatre used in Atlanta Time Machine

This picture I took of The Columbia Theatre is being used in a new Atlanta Time Machine
Greg Germani of Atlanta Time Machine sent me the link here.

Greg does a great job on all of his Atlanta Time Machine photos.
Thanks Greg for using one of my photos. Good job.

Re-post of my Decatur Time Machine from July 2008

I had to do a repost of my Next Stop...Decatur Time Machine post from July 2008 after seeing the Mayor talk about Decatur this morning on the zip trip visit from CBS channel 46 Better Mornings Atlanta show.
I'm so glad someone looks at my Time Machine photos.




Pythagoras Masonic Temple Building

(click on pictures to enlarge)
Notice that both pictures have Decatur cops,
coincidence, you be the judge.

106 East Ponce de Leon Avenue, Decatur. This building, constructed in 1924, was originally built to serve as a Masonic Lodge. The official name of this building is the Pythagoras Masonic Temple Building, at least according to a sign on the northwest corner of the building.

Today, the Masons still meet in the building, on the third floor. The first and second floors are rented out, however, and among the tenants are Dekalb County's Dispute Resolution Center and the Temple Gallery, which is run by the Dekalb Council For the Arts.

This is what I said on July 2, 2008

Take a look at Glenn's Pharmacy, that looks so classic. What they should do is restore that corner of the building back to look like that and have another pharmacy in that spot with a lunch counter, if they did that it would give that area alot more attention. I think Decatur needs to connect the new section of stores down towards Ted's Montana Grill with the old section of Decatur, something needs to be done to make a better transition between the two areas.

Black & White photo 1942

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Next Stop...Decatur's Time Machine - The Decatur Depot

These pictures were taken 20 years to the month apart.

Now: The DEPEAUX Restaurant.
Then: The Decatur Depot.

Comment:
Blogger JD said...

Dennis,
The 'time machine' segments are nothing short of GREAT. We should all know more about the history of our Decatur so we can see how much and how little we've changed. Decatur still retains that small town feel and has kept up at the same time. Kudos to you for doing this.

July 13, 2008 10:00 AM

Decatur Time Machine for MOJO PIZZA & WILSON 'S ICE CREAM

Next Stop...Decatur
Decatur Time Machine for Mojo Pizza N Pub & Wilson's Ice Cream
By D.G. Whitefield

Decatur, GA
-- Today this location is Mojo Pizza N Pub and they are very successful at this location.
Their slogan is :

"My neighborhood pizza joint can kick your neighborhood pizza joint's butt!"

They also deliver to Decatur customers.

Decatur, GA circa 1947

Decatur's Wilson Ice Cream Co. was very popular for Decatur back in the late 40's and 50's
W. L. Wilson owner of the ice cream company said this new innovation of two horse drawn carts was a great way to deliver their frozen treats to the doors of Decatur customers. The two cart will have designated routes, one will be solely for the north side of Decatur while the other will remain south of the railroad tracks.
He pointed out this was developed to appeal to the children and in it's first week of operation proved to be highly successful.


HAVE SOME WILSON'S ICE CREAM (1940's ad)
"FOR A TASTE THAT YOU'LL NEVER FORGET"
Everyone Goes For This Grand-Tasting Treat.

COMMENTS ALWAYS WELCOME
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ROSWELL BOOMER SAID:

The one on Church street had the very best Vanilla IC Cones.

March 23, 2010 7:49 PM

Next Stop...Decatur's Time Machine

Location for this Next Stop...Decatur Time Machine: 121 Sycamore St.
In 1998 this location was The Grog Shop Tavern.
and in 2009 it is Sage on Sycamore.

1955 Downtown Decatur Jacobs Drug Store & Fulton National Bank

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In this 1955 photo of the Pythagoras Masonic Temple shows a Jacobs Drug Store taking up the corner, and on the right of front entrance The Fulton National Bank had a branch.

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The Pythagoras Masonic Temple
108 E. Ponce de Leon Ave.
Decatur, Ga.

This building is on The National Historic Register.

also you can see The Watkins Building, at the time I took this photo (below) (1983) The Paper Chase made this their home.
Photo (right) is a  1955 Jacobs Drug Store Christmas ad.

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 Also see Atlanta Time Machine
 This 1942 photo is from Special Collection Dept. Ga State collection
it shows a better view of Jacobs Drug Store. Clairemont Rd
   and East Ponce de Leon Ave.
Decatur Ga.

 - Bryan says: Nice pics! I think The Paper Chase was the store that I knew as Cantrell's Books & Things. Do you have any photos, interior or exterior, of Clark Music, 115 Sycamore Street, Decatur? They were in business from 1945-1990 and the place was very important to me during the 70s. I bought many a record and tape there! Thanks, Bryan ( shellackophile.blogspot.com ) August 22, 2012 Next Stop Decatur says: Bryan, Here is a photo of Clark Music Store --

Eddie's Attic this week-end

Friday, April 17th
JENNIFER DANIELS / NAKED BLUE
Show time: 8:00 pm / Doors open: 6:30 pm


SOLD OUT!

JENNIFER DANIELS is a uniquely gifted and naturally talented performing songwriter as well as an excellent guitarist with magnetic stage presence. Paste Magazine calls her "an amazing musical talent." Tonight she is releasing her fourth studio project titled, "Come Undone." Her music has celtic influences fused with Southern inflections. Fans of Ani Difranco, Dido and Sarah McLachlan should enjoy her music.

Baltimore's NAKED BLUE is husband-and-wife team Scott and Jen Smith. They've already recorded 5 CDs. Fans of Shawn Colvin will enjoy their radio-friendly adult contemporary pop/folk.

Saturday, April 18th

DREW HOLCOMB (EARLY SHOW)
Show time: 7:00 pm / Doors open: 6:00 pm
Individual advanced tix: $10 / At the door: $13 / Tables of 4: $50
Nashville's DREW HOLCOMB has logged in more than 500 concert dates across the country from solo coffeehouse gigs to clubs, festivals, and colleges with his band, the Neighbors. He has also opened for Ryan Adams, Los Lobos, Susan Tedeschi, Marc Broussard, Sister Hazel, and the North Mississippi Allstars, to name but a few. That Holcomb has sold almost 10,000 CDs in the process is equally impressive given he has done it all without any major label or music industry support. Not bad for a folk rocker who calls himself a "recovering singer-songwriter." Drew's album "Passenger Seat" has currently ranked Top 5 on the iTunes Folk Top Albums.




ADRIANNE / KYLER ENGLAND (LATE SHOW)
Show time: 9:30 pm / Doors open: 9:00 pm
Individual advanced tix: $12 / At the door: $15 / Tables of 4: $60
A transplant from LA, ADRIANNE was one of 50 finalists in the Coca-Cola New Music Award Competition and recently had 3 songs in the feature film "Eulogy," starring Ray Romano and Debra Winger. Adrianne has won the prestigious Eddie's Attic Open Mic Shootout, just got back from entertaining on one of the Rock Boat cruises, received the Boston Music Award for Best New Singer-Songwriter, and was a finalist in Boston's Lilith Fair Competition. Tonight she is releasing her new CD, "You Me Lonely."

KYLER ENGLAND's organic pop music recently scored her the title "Hot 100 Unsigned Artists 2007" by Music Connection Magazine. Kyler's songs have been featured in many TV shows including Army Wives, Guiding Light, Zoey 101, Rollergirls, Paradise City as well as films like the upcoming "The Lucky Ones" starring Rachel McAdams and Tim Robbins. She is based out of Los Angeles, but tours over 100+ shows per year...sharing the stage with artists like Sting, Annie Lennox, Teitur, Gavin DeGraw and Melissa Etheridge. She released her latest project, "Simple Machine" just a few months ago.


Sunday, April 19th

JEFFREY GAINES / NAKED BLUE
Show time: 8:00 pm / Doors open: 6:30 pm
Individual advanced tix: $15 / At the door: $18 / Tables of 4: $75
JEFFREY GAINES was signed to the Chrysalis Records label in 1990 and released his debut album, Jeffrey Gaines, in 1992. The first single off his critically acclaimed record was entitled "Hero In Me" which performed live on Good Morning America. However, "Scares Me More" featured an acoustic live version of Peter Gabriel's "In Your Eyes", which became an even bigger hit for Jeffrey. He was one of the artists invited to contribute vocals to the benefit CD "We are Family", produced by Nile Rodgers after the September 11, 2001 attacks with profits going to the families affected by the tragedy and "dedicated to the vision of a global family" and respect and understanding of cultural diversity. The single peaked at #9 on Billboard's Hot Singles Sales chart in late 2001 and #32 on Billboard's Hot Dance Club Play chart in early 2002. He has performed live on Late Night with Conan O'Brien, VH-1, Friday Night Videos and A&E's Breakfast with the Arts and has toured with artists including Tracy Chapman, Sting, Shawn Colvin, Edwin McCain, The Bacon Brothers and Stevie Nicks.

Baltimore's NAKED BLUE is husband-and-wife team Scott and Jen Smith. They've already recorded 5 CDs. Fans of Shawn Colvin will enjoy their radio-friendly adult contemporary pop/folk.

Eddie's Attic

60 Years of Music

Jerry Andrews sends this in.

This is neat. It's sort of a "Jukebox Time Machine" of music. Each of the years below connects to the best 20 hits of that year via a Jukebox. Click on a year, wait a few seconds, and a Jukebox will appear showing you 20 hits from that year to select from. You can play all 20 hits, or.. click on just those that you like. Enjoy the ride! > > > 1940 > > > 1950 > > > 1960 > > > 1970 > > > 1980 > > > 1990 > > > 1941 > > > 1951 > > > 1961 > > > 1971 > > > 1981 > > > 1991 > > > 1942 > > > 1952 > > > 1962 > > > 1972 > > > 1982 > > > 1992 > > > 1943 > > > 1953 > > > 1963 > > > 1973 > > > 1983 > > > 1993 > > > 1944 > > > 1954 > > > 1964 > > > 1974 > > > 1984 > > > 1994 > > > 1945 > > > 1955 > > > 1965 > > > 1975 > > > 1985 > > > 1995 > > > 1946 > > > 1956 > > > 1966 > > > 1976 > > > 1986 > > > 1996 > > > 1947 > > > 1957 > > > 1967 > > > 1977 > > > 1987 > > > 1997 > > > 1948 > > > 1958 > > > 1968 > > > 1978 > > > 1988 > > > 1998 > > > 1949 > > > 1959 > > > 1969 > > > 1979 > > > 1989 > > > 1999

Next Stop...Decatur's Time Machine

top photo : circa 1956
bottom photo : 2008

Back in 56 the stores in this strip of stores were Georgia Power and on the left if facing the stores was Newsome's Shoes and on the richt Miller's bookstore.

Today it is Decatur City Jewelers where Newsome's Shoes once was.
and Music showroom is where Georgia Power Company was located.
and Emile Baran Instrument Corporation is where Millers Bookstore was.

Costa & Jones Drugs Time Machine

Who knows where this was ?

Doug Thompson said...

Is that Twin Oaks in Avondale?

August 10, 2009 11:57 AM

Next Stop...Decatur said...

Yes, your are correct.
I will try and get a photo from the same spot in near future.

August 10, 2009 8:01 PM

Next Stop Decatur Time Machine circa 1942 & Today

 Decatur GA
In 1942 Wheat Williams Realty Co. purchased this location which was formerly Home Folks Grill.
Today this building is occupied by Salonred Kids .
123 E. Ponce De Leon Ave. Decatur GA

Looking back at Decatur Ga. circa 1970's - Time Machine

If anyone has a photo of this strip of stores from the 1940's through the 1970's
please send me a copy of it to post, I know everyone would love it.
Thanks
I tried to duplicate my picture that I took back in the 1970's
Here is that same shot as it looks today.

Adams Street, looking north. circa 1920 and 2009

http://dlg.galileo.usg.edu
Georgia Division of Archives and History

Tim Russell sent this cool looking photo postcard and a photo of that same street same location as it looks today.
This is what I like to call The Decatur Time Machine.
Thanks Tim for both photos.



The photo was taken at 340 Adams Street, looking north.

Decatur Time Machine - From Auto Shop to Relics & Rarities Ice Cream Shop

409 N. McDonough St.
Decatur, GA

Decatur Time Machine for Mojo Pizza N Pub & Wilson's Ice Cream

Decatur's Wilson Ice Cream Co. was very popular for Decatur back in the late 40's and 50's
W. L. Wilson owner of the ice cream company said this new innovation of two horse drawn carts was a great way to deliver their frozen treats to the doors of Decatur customers. The two cart will have designated routes, one will be solely for the north side of Decatur while the other will remain south of the railroad tracks.
He pointed out this was developed to appeal to the children and in it's first week of operation proved to be highly successful.

  Today this location is Mojo Pizza N Pub and they are very successful at this location.
Their slogan is :

"My neighborhood pizza joint can kick your neighborhood pizza joint's butt!"

They also deliver to Decatur customers.

Eddie's Attic this week-end

JENNIFER DANIELS / NAKED BLUE
Show time: 8:00 pm / Doors open: 6:30 pm


SOLD OUT!

JENNIFER DANIELS is a uniquely gifted and naturally talented performing songwriter as well as an excellent guitarist with magnetic stage presence. Paste Magazine calls her "an amazing musical talent." Tonight she is releasing her fourth studio project titled, "Come Undone." Her music has celtic influences fused with Southern inflections. Fans of Ani Difranco, Dido and Sarah McLachlan should enjoy her music.

Baltimore's NAKED BLUE is husband-and-wife team Scott and Jen Smith. They've already recorded 5 CDs. Fans of Shawn Colvin will enjoy their radio-friendly adult contemporary pop/folk.

Saturday, April 18th

DREW HOLCOMB (EARLY SHOW)
Show time: 7:00 pm / Doors open: 6:00 pm
Individual advanced tix: $10 / At the door: $13 / Tables of 4: $50
Nashville's DREW HOLCOMB has logged in more than 500 concert dates across the country from solo coffeehouse gigs to clubs, festivals, and colleges with his band, the Neighbors. He has also opened for Ryan Adams, Los Lobos, Susan Tedeschi, Marc Broussard, Sister Hazel, and the North Mississippi Allstars, to name but a few. That Holcomb has sold almost 10,000 CDs in the process is equally impressive given he has done it all without any major label or music industry support. Not bad for a folk rocker who calls himself a "recovering singer-songwriter." Drew's album "Passenger Seat" has currently ranked Top 5 on the iTunes Folk Top Albums.




ADRIANNE / KYLER ENGLAND (LATE SHOW)
Show time: 9:30 pm / Doors open: 9:00 pm
Individual advanced tix: $12 / At the door: $15 / Tables of 4: $60
A transplant from LA, ADRIANNE was one of 50 finalists in the Coca-Cola New Music Award Competition and recently had 3 songs in the feature film "Eulogy," starring Ray Romano and Debra Winger. Adrianne has won the prestigious Eddie's Attic Open Mic Shootout, just got back from entertaining on one of the Rock Boat cruises, received the Boston Music Award for Best New Singer-Songwriter, and was a finalist in Boston's Lilith Fair Competition. Tonight she is releasing her new CD, "You Me Lonely."

KYLER ENGLAND's organic pop music recently scored her the title "Hot 100 Unsigned Artists 2007" by Music Connection Magazine. Kyler's songs have been featured in many TV shows including Army Wives, Guiding Light, Zoey 101, Rollergirls, Paradise City as well as films like the upcoming "The Lucky Ones" starring Rachel McAdams and Tim Robbins. She is based out of Los Angeles, but tours over 100+ shows per year...sharing the stage with artists like Sting, Annie Lennox, Teitur, Gavin DeGraw and Melissa Etheridge. She released her latest project, "Simple Machine" just a few months ago.

Decatur Time Machine - The Decatur Presbyterian Church 1940 and 2014

 CORRECTION ON EARLIER POST I posted this above church photo a couple of months ago and I wanted to correct the post, I listed it as Decatur First United Methodist, but this is Decatur's Presbyterian Church located at Sycamore and Church St. It was taken in 1940 from Church St. after a big snow fall Decatur had received.

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This is a early Post Card showing the way it use to look, today it looks very different.
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Centennial Souvenir photo from Vanishing Dekalb. A hardback book that the Dekalb Historical Society put out.



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Comment: Anonymous said... Many thanks for posting the pictures of Decatur Presbyterian. The reason things look so different from then to now is that the old sanctuary from the 1940s no longer exists. The entire sanctuary structure was taken down and a new sanctuary built in its place. The stained-glass windows from the old sanctuary were saved and incorporated into todays' building.

Since 1956 Few Changes for Downtown Avondale Estates

Avondale Estates, GA  -  Now & Then

NOW & THEN - The theatre changed it's name from Avon Theatre to Towne Cinema. Check out the window air conditions in both photos. Top photo taken in 1956 and bottom photo Sept. 2012 Very few changes in 56 years.

 History of Avondale Estates Info from: www.avondaleestates.org

 The City of Avondale Estates was founded by George Francis Willis in 1924. The plans for his City were inspired by the trip he and his wife, Lottie, had taken to Stratford-upon-Avon. He aspired to recreate the majestic Tudor-Revival style architecture found at the birthplace of William Shakespeare in England. With the guidance of internationally known city planners, Willis proceeded to develop what would later be known as the only documented example of a “planned” city in the Southeast. Today it is named on the National Registrar of Historic Places.


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Tags: Next Stop...Decatur Time Machine

Decatur Time Machine - Mo Jo Pizza & Pub Building

Back in the 1960's I remember this being a Drug Store which also soldIce cream.
We bought all our ice cream at this place.
What are your memories ?
Black & white photo taken Sept. 1990 (Soul Food Place)
Color photo Nov. 2008 Mo Jo Pizza & Pub

657 E Lake Dr # A
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 373-1999

Next Stop...Decatur's Time Machine

Pythagoras Masonic Temple Building

(click on pictures to enlarge)
Notice that both pictures have Decatur cops,
coincidence, you be the judge.

106 East Ponce de Leon Avenue, Decatur. This building, constructed in 1924, was originally built to serve as a Masonic Lodge. The official name of this building is the Pythagoras Masonic Temple Building, at least according to a sign on the northwest corner of the building.

Today, the Masons still meet in the building, on the third floor. The first and second floors are rented out, however, and among the tenants are Dekalb County's Dispute Resolution Center and the Temple Gallery, which is run by the Dekalb Council For the Arts.

Take a look at Glenn's Pharmacy, that looks so classic. What they should do is restore that corner of the building back to look like that and have another pharmacy in that spot with a lunch counter, if they did that it would give that area alot more attention. I think Decatur needs to connect the new section of stores down towards Ted's Montana Grill with the old section of Decatur, something needs to be done to make a better transition between the two areas.

Black & White photo 1942
Color photo 2007

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