King Plow Arts Center facts for kids

The King Plow Arts Center is a special place in Atlanta, Georgia, where different kinds of art come alive! It's located on Marietta Street in an area called West Midtown. This center is the biggest of its kind in Atlanta. It's also a popular spot for concerts and live music shows.

History of King Plow

Terminal West

Before the current buildings were built in 1902, a company called Walker-Sims Plow Company worked here. In 1902, Clyde Lanier King and two friends bought the company. They changed its name several times. First, it was Atlanta Agricultural Works. Then, in 1906, it became the Atlanta Plow Company. Finally, in 1928, it was named the King Plow Company.

Between 1936 and 1938, the factory grew to about 165,000 square feet. At its busiest, about 300 people worked there. Over time, fewer people bought their products. The factory closed in 1986.

In 1990, the owners decided to give the old factory a new life. They wanted to turn it into a place for artists and creative businesses. This new center would offer affordable studios. It would also use the historic buildings.

The project started with 11 separate buildings. These buildings were built at different times. They were added as the King Plow Company grew. Later, between 1999 and 2000, King Plow bought five more buildings. This made the total area 16 buildings. It covers about 12.5 acres and has about 256,000 square feet of space.

Terminal West Music Venue

Terminal West is a cool music venue located inside the King Plow Arts Center. It is about 7,000 square feet in size. This venue has an outdoor roof deck. From the deck, you can see old train tracks.

Terminal West hosts many different types of music shows. It is known for electronic music. However, it also features many other music styles.

In early 2013, Terminal West added a restaurant. It is called Stationside. Stationside serves lunch from Tuesday to Friday. It also serves dinner on any night there is a show.