The rich history of The Fox Theatre
It isn't a coincidence that cities have beautiful structures; it's a miracle. Whatever is happening with culture, innovation, and the economy influences what people do around them. Architecture is an era personified. After World War I, people wanted a beautiful distraction and wealthy businessmen saw opportunities to bring that to them. So began a rise around the country of 'movie palaces', opulence through and through. Of course, this was during a time when architecture was still rich with beautiful materials and details. When I am on Peachtree Street, to the left is the Fox Theatre... and to the right is The Georgian Terrace Hotel where I envision fictional men like Jay Gatsby visiting and running into Tallulah Bankhead in the lobby. Immediately, I grieve that women (including myself) are not in drop-waisted dresses with intricate beading and lace, and donning a cloche hat like it's a crown of sorts. Just as people in the 20s wanted to be surrounded by beauty while their minds were taken to another place in time or region of the world, I have the same sentiment at that intersection... For different reasons though. I am fascinated, inspired, and delighted that great design was standard. And, I am thankful that Atlantans pulled together to save The Fox Theatre in later years. The history is as rich and fascinating as the details inside. Atlanta Event Photography has had the opportunity to photograph it for AJC Living Intown magazine. To see a full collection of photographs, connect with us on Facebook. To read more about The Fox Theatre's history, visit https://foxtheatre.org/the-fox-story/ - Emily Grant