The small church on McDaniel Street began as St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church. The earliest reference I can find about the church is in 1930. Reverends I. S. Holness and I. J. Alston served as pastors at one time. This is located in the Pittsburgh community.
Built in 1939, the church has roots in the Pittsburgh community of Atlanta with its beginnings in 1882 as the Gate City Methodist Episcopal Church. In 1904, it was renamed for Ariel Bowen, an educator, activist, and musician who was very active in the church.
For a fuller history of the church, visit the church’s website. The church is a contributing property to the Pittsburgh Community Historic District.
This church is located in the Pittsburgh neighborhood.
St. Anthony’s School opened in February 1934. The Art-Deco-influenced building was designed by the Reverend Michael McInerney, who, according to the Atlanta Constitution, is an “ecclesiastical and instructional architect of Belmont Abbey.” It cost $40,000 to construct.
It is listed as a contributing property on the Historic West End’s application to the National Register of Historic Places.
Built in the 1930s, the New Hope Church of God in Christ is an eclectic church. The NRHP application mentions Gothic Revival influences, but the stained glass design is a more modern influence. It is now known as the Hinsley Temple Church of God in Christ. It is a contributing property to the Pittsburgh Historic District.
Some may know this as the Georgia Power Building because they were the second occupants. This Art Moderne building was built in 1947. It was in use until 1982. Unfortunately, it has been vacant ever since. It’s a critical building that needs to be restored. Architect Adolph Wittman designed the building. There have been various plans for the building, but there have been no movements towards restoration.
