Auburn Avenue Type Walk
Category: Event Calendar
Date and Time for this Past Event
- Saturday, May 3, 2025 10:30am - 12pm
Location
Eternal Flame at Martine Luther King Jr. Center
30 Alabama Street Southwest Atlanta, GA, 30303
Details
Join us for a free Type Walk of Historic Auburn Avenue in the Sweet Auburn neighborhood of Atlanta, GA. Led by design enthusiast Sue Youngblood, this engaging exploration will uncover Atlanta’s significant past. Discover the powerful stories revealed by letterforms and graphics found along one of Atlanta's most historic streets. This walk highlights the narrative told by letterforms seen on plaques, cornerstones, building signage, street signs, and graffiti. Coupled with research on design, people, and places, you will learn about members of the Black Atlanta community who came together to combat segregation and drive change in the world.
We’ll also make a brief stop to greet local resident and founder of Sweet Auburn Bread Company, Chef Sonja Jones. Optional: Bring some money if you’d like to make a sweet purchase!
