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. It sits just south of downtown Atlanta. The neighborhood is bounded by: *

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on the east, across which are

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* the Southern Railway lines on the southwest, across which is

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Mechanicsville is in NPU V.

History

Mechanicsville is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Atlanta. The neighborhood sprang up in the late 19th century, adjacent to several railroad lines just south of downtown. The name "Mechanicsville" comes from the "mechanics" that worked on the railway lines. It was once a vibrant multiethnic community with working class blacks and middle class whites, and home to several prominent merchant families, including the Rich family, of

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fame. Mechanicsville was established in 1870. The mural in the background displays this information from an artists work. Its decline was caused by urban renewal, migration to the suburbs, and the construction of

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and the nearby interstate highways. The city of Atlanta has targeted the area for revitalization. The movie '' ATL'' was filmed there. Big Gee of ''

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'' was born and lives there.

Education

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serves Mechanicsville.

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serves Mechanicsville. Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System operates the Mechanicsville Branch.Mechanicsville Branch
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Neighborhood associations

The neighborhood organization is the Mechanicsville Civic Association and the Citizens Association of Mechanicsville. This CDC, SUMMECH, develops and implements strategies for revitalization of the neighborhood.

In popular culture

In the film '' ATL'', the main characters, Rashad (played by rapper T.I.) and Ant (played by actor Evan Ross), both lived in Mechanicsville.

References

External links

SUMMECH CDC

Mechanicsville Report, Community Development Plan Update 2004
{{Atlanta neighborhoods Neighborhoods in Atlanta