Places, Institutions and Organizations past…

As I do research, I often come across references to businesses, clubs, places and other non-person entities that have come and gone. Easy access to details can be difficult. As I need a place to keep this info for my own purposes (other than in Zotero!), I will be making quick posts here, so other might also benefit.

Most of these will likely be around the Atlanta, Georgia, area, as that’s the focus of much of my research.

These are not intended to authoritative, exhaustive or even well-documented. Just quick little notes… use accordingly!

Harry G. Poole Co., Funeral Directors

The Harry G. Poole company was the namesake funeral home business in Atlanta, Georgia. Harry starting working as an undertaker in the late 1800s, continuing with success until his death 8 Jun 1936. The company continued on with his son until...

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