Peachtree Park facts for kids
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Peachtree Highlands–Peachtree Park Historic District
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A house on Highland Drive
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 Location in Atlanta
Location in Georgia (U.S. state)
Location in the United States
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| Location | Roughly bounded by Piedmont & Peachtree Rds., GA 400 & MARTA N-S line., Atlanta, Georgia |
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| Area | 200 acres (81 ha) |
| Architect | O.B. Jacobs, et al. |
| Architectural style | Late 19th And 20th Century Revivals, Bungalow/Craftsman |
| NRHP reference No. | 08000325 |
| Added to NRHP | April 25, 2008 |
Peachtree Park is a friendly neighborhood located in the Buckhead Community of Atlanta, Georgia. It is a great place to live with many unique homes.
This neighborhood has clear boundaries. It is surrounded by:
- Peachtree Road and North Buckhead to the northwest.
- Georgia 400 and areas like Lenox Square and Pine Hills to the east.
- The MARTA train line and the Miami Circle area of Lindbergh/Morosgo to the southeast.
- Piedmont Road, Buckhead Village, and Garden Hills to the west.
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Peachtree Park: A Historic Place
Peachtree Park is also known as the Peachtree Highlands-Peachtree Park Historic District. This means it is a special area listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Being on this list helps protect its unique character.
Why is this district important?
This historic district is important for a few reasons. It has many different types of homes built between 1921 and 1957. It also shows how communities were planned and developed during that time.
Architectural Styles You Can See
When you walk around Peachtree Park, you will see homes built in several interesting styles. These include:
- Colonial Revival: Homes that look like they are from early American times.
- Craftsman: Houses with natural materials, wide porches, and often a cozy feel.
- English Vernacular Revival: Buildings that look like old English country homes.
The district was officially added to the National Register on April 25, 2008. It covers a larger area than an older historic district called Peachtree Highlands.
How Peachtree Park is Governed
Peachtree Park is part of a local planning group in Atlanta. This group is called Neighborhood planning unit (NPU) B. These groups help local people have a say in decisions about their area.
