Longtime Fifth Ward Builder Jesse B Lee Honored in Marietta Street Area
For more than twenty years Jesse B Lee has served the Fifth ward and Marietta street, rising from apprentice to superintendent of A F Lee & Bro. He later became receiver for Southern Cement Products Company, unique in Fulton county for paying all debts from funds earned after appointment. In 1919 he started Lee Tile and Construction Company at 129 Marietta street, specializing in tile pavements floors street walks retaining walls and concrete work.
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Jesse B. Lee
Fifth Ward
Marietta Street
A. B. Lee
Atlanta
City
A. Ff. Lee & Bro
Southern Cement Products Company
Fulton County
Lee Tile and Construction Company
Marietta Street Repeaks As Atlanta's Evolving Market
Historic Marietta Street in Atlanta, once celebrated as a silk-and-satin aristocrat, has transformed into a bustling commercial hub. The street now blends residences, industry, and shops, acting as a gateway to the city and a year round marketplace drawing business from nearby districts.
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Marietta Street
Atlanta
Judge Puckett Praises Marietta Street Improvements
Judge H. Puckett, a leading Marietta Street businessman, outlines unwavering support for western city development. He highlights the ideal location for warehouses, wholesale stores, and manufacturing, with rail connections enhancing accessibility. He notes past hardships during street work are fading as property owners upgrade alongside ongoing improvements.
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Udge
H. Puckett
Marietta Street
Mrietta
Hunnicutt
Judge Puckett
Attlantic
Tam
Prominent Merc Predicts Growth for Marietta Street
A well known Marietta Street grocer at 245 Marietta predicts rapid redevelopment along the thoroughfare. He notes Neo boosters and many friends expect new life within the immediate street, with dated buildings torn down for modern stores wholesale houses and establishments.
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Marietta Street
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