Clairemont - Great Lakes is a historic neighborhood in the north central section of the Atlanta, Georgia suburb of Decatur. It primarily consists of residences and churches. However, there are businesses on West Ponce de Leon Avenue, in the southernmost section of the neighborhood. Its rough boundaries are Coventry Road, Ponce de Leon Avenue and Commerce Drive on the south; Church Street on the east; Scott Boulevard on the north; and Willow on the northeast. The section of Superior Avenue north of Scott Boulevard is also considered part of this neighborhood.[1]Ridgeland Park, located northeast of the Clairemont - Great Lakes neighborhood, is not presently considered part of the neighborhood. It was developed later (1946–1950) and is in unincorporated DeKalb County. However, in 2008 the city of Decatur began evaluating annexation of this neighborhood, which is contiguous to the rest of the development.
First Baptist Church, Clairemont Avenue, Decatur, GA
The Clairemont Historic District primarily falls within the Clairemont - Great Lakes neighborhood. Enacted in 2001, the local historic district runs the length of Clairemont Avenue from to Maediris Drive in the north to Commerce Drive in the south.[2] The small portion from Scott Blvd. to Maediris lies in Decatur's Clairemont - Gateway neighborhood association, and not the Clairemont - Great Lakes neighborhood.
Clairement Avenue originally followed part of a Native American trail leading to a shallow crossing at the Chattahoochee. It was previously known as Shallowford Trail and Webster Street.[3] However, the Clairemont - Great Lakes neighborhood was not laid out until the early 20th Century. Beginning in 1913 and continuing through to the 1930s, it was developed in sections. As can be perceived from the name, the Clairemont - Great Lakes neighborhood actually consists of four smaller neighborhoods. These include the Great Lakes neighborhood, which has streets named after famous lakes; Clairemont Avenue, which bisects the center of the neighborhood in a north–south direction; Clairemont Estates; Emory Acres; and Ponce de Leon Terrace.[4] Robert H. Paris developed Superior St., Michigan St., Seneca St., Huron St., Champlain St., Erie Ave., Geneva St., Lucerne St. and Parkside Circle from 1913 through the 1920s.[5]
Architectureedit
Clairemont - Great Lakes contains numerous architectural styles. The most common are CraftsmanBungalows, English Vernacular Revival and Georgia Vernacular Bungalows. Other styles include American Foursquare, Dutch Colonial and Moderne. There are also late 20th century townhomes and 21st century Brownstone townhomes on Scott Blvd.
Churchesedit
Churches within the neighborhood include:
First Baptist Church, Decatur, 308 Clairemont Avenue.
First Church of Christ, Scientist, Decatur, 446 Clairemont Avenue.
Lutheran Church of the Messiah, 465 Clairemont Avenue.
Parksedit
, Huron St. & Champlain Rd. Originally called "Closeburn Park",[5] this neighborhood park features a nature trail. It was donated to the city of Decatur by the neighborhood in 1994, and renamed after a benefactor.
Peavine Creek Watershed, Wilton Drive. Although not a park, Wilton Drive lies in a unique ecological area that drains into Peavine Creek. It is monitored by the Peavine Watershed Alliance, and is on the City of Decatur's .
, 930 Scott Blvd. A 7.1-acre (29,000 m2) nature sanctuary donated to the Decatur Preservation Alliance (DPA) in 2002 by the Morse family.
Transportationedit
Clairemont Avenue, bisects the neighborhood and is the primary entry point to the neighborhood from Interstate 85. This is known as "Clairmont Road" north of the city limits.
DecaturMARTA rail station, is located south of the Clairemont - Great Lakes neighborhood at Decatur Square.
Ponce de Leon Avenue, is located south of the neighborhood, and is the primary entry point from Atlanta.
Scott Boulevard, is located north of the neighborhood, and is the primary entry point from Interstate 285.
Clark, Caroline McKinney. The story of Decatur, 1823-1899. DeKalb Historical Society (1996).
Price, Vivian. Historic DeKalb County: An Illustrated History (Georgia Heritage Series). Historical Publishing Network (2007).
Notesedit
^". Archived from the original on 2008-06-07. Retrieved 2008-08-14." Clairemont - Great Lakes Neighborhood Association Website: For New Neighbors - "Welcome Flyer" Retrieved: 14 August 2008.
^". Archived from the original on 2008-07-04. Retrieved 2008-08-13. " City of Decatur Website: Local Historic Districts in Decatur Retrieved: 14 August 2008.
^Collections of the DeKalb Historical Society (p. 12), Decatur, Retrieved: 18 August 2008.
^"" Clairemont - Great Lakes Neighborhood Association Website: For New Neighbors - "Welcome Flyer" Retrieved: 14 August 2008.
^ ab"[1] 2005-07-21 at the Wayback Machine" Glencreek Watershed Website: History. Retrieved: 14 August 2008.
External linksedit
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Clairemont Great Lakes is a historic neighborhood in the north central section of the Atlanta Georgia suburb of Decatur It primarily consists of residences and churches However there are businesses on West Ponce de Leon Avenue in the southernmost section of the neighborhood Its rough boundaries are Coventry Road Ponce de Leon Avenue and Commerce Drive on the south Church Street on the east Scott Boulevard on the north and Willow on the northeast The section of Superior Avenue north of Scott Boulevard is also considered part of this neighborhood 1 Ridgeland Park located northeast of the Clairemont Great Lakes neighborhood is not presently considered part of the neighborhood It was developed later 1946 1950 and is in unincorporated DeKalb County However in 2008 the city of Decatur began evaluating annexation of this neighborhood which is contiguous to the rest of the development First Baptist Church Clairemont Avenue Decatur GAThe Clairemont Historic District primarily falls within the Clairemont Great Lakes neighborhood Enacted in 2001 the local historic district runs the length of Clairemont Avenue from to Maediris Drive in the north to Commerce Drive in the south 2 The small portion from Scott Blvd to Maediris lies in Decatur s Clairemont Gateway neighborhood association and not the Clairemont Great Lakes neighborhood Contents 1 History 2 Architecture 3 Churches 4 Parks 5 Transportation 6 See also 7 References 8 Notes 9 External linksHistory editClairement Avenue originally followed part of a Native American trail leading to a shallow crossing at the Chattahoochee It was previously known as Shallowford Trail and Webster Street 3 However the Clairemont Great Lakes neighborhood was not laid out until the early 20th Century Beginning in 1913 and continuing through to the 1930s it was developed in sections As can be perceived from the name the Clairemont Great Lakes neighborhood actually consists of four smaller neighborhoods These include the Great Lakes neighborhood which has streets named after famous lakes Clairemont Avenue which bisects the center of the neighborhood in a north south direction Clairemont Estates Emory Acres and Ponce de Leon Terrace 4 Robert H Paris developed Superior St Michigan St Seneca St Huron St Champlain St Erie Ave Geneva St Lucerne St and Parkside Circle from 1913 through the 1920s 5 Architecture editClairemont Great Lakes contains numerous architectural styles The most common are Craftsman Bungalows English Vernacular Revival and Georgia Vernacular Bungalows Other styles include American Foursquare Dutch Colonial and Moderne There are also late 20th century townhomes and 21st century Brownstone townhomes on Scott Blvd Churches editChurches within the neighborhood include First Baptist Church Decatur 308 Clairemont Avenue First Church of Christ Scientist Decatur 446 Clairemont Avenue Lutheran Church of the Messiah 465 Clairemont Avenue Parks edit Gladys Waddell Park Huron St amp Champlain Rd Originally called Closeburn Park 5 this neighborhood park features a nature trail It was donated to the city of Decatur by the neighborhood in 1994 and renamed after a benefactor Peavine Creek Watershed Wilton Drive Although not a park Wilton Drive lies in a unique ecological area that drains into Peavine Creek It is monitored by the Peavine Watershed Alliance and is on the City of Decatur s Walking Tour 4 Woodlands 930 Scott Blvd A 7 1 acre 29 000 m2 nature sanctuary donated to the Decatur Preservation Alliance DPA in 2002 by the Morse family Transportation editClairemont Avenue bisects the neighborhood and is the primary entry point to the neighborhood from Interstate 85 This is known as Clairmont Road north of the city limits Decatur MARTA rail station is located south of the Clairemont Great Lakes neighborhood at Decatur Square Ponce de Leon Avenue is located south of the neighborhood and is the primary entry point from Atlanta Scott Boulevard is located north of the neighborhood and is the primary entry point from Interstate 285 See also edit nbsp Georgia U S state portalReferences editClark Caroline McKinney The story of Decatur 1823 1899 DeKalb Historical Society 1996 Price Vivian Historic DeKalb County An Illustrated History Georgia Heritage Series Historical Publishing Network 2007 Notes edit Clairemont Great Lakes Neighborhood Decatur GA for New Neighbors Archived from the original on 2008 06 07 Retrieved 2008 08 14 Clairemont Great Lakes Neighborhood Association Website For New Neighbors Welcome Flyer Retrieved 14 August 2008 Local Historic Districts in Decatur Archived from the original on 2008 07 04 Retrieved 2008 08 13 City of Decatur Website Local Historic Districts in Decatur Retrieved 14 August 2008 Collections of the DeKalb Historical Society p 12 Decatur Retrieved 18 August 2008 Clairemont Great Lakes Neighborhood Association Website For New Neighbors Welcome Flyer Retrieved 14 August 2008 a b 1 Archived 2005 07 21 at the Wayback Machine Glencreek Watershed Website History Retrieved 14 August 2008 External links editCity of Decatur Clairemont Great Lakes Neighborhood Association Clairemont Clairemont Great Lakes Neighborhood Association City of Decatur Website Historic Districts Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Clairemont Great Lakes Decatur amp oldid 1186100099, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
