kirkwood
Kirkwood was an early streetcar suburb to Atlanta and street cars continued service the community until the early 1950’s. In 1922, Kirkwood was annexed into the city of Atlanta. Kirkwood has experienced several racial transitions since then and is now a racially diverse community. Beginning in the 1980’s, the neighborhood began a revitalization by new middle and upper-middle class residents who have been buying and restoring the craftsman-style bungalows that today are perhaps the most recognizable features of an Atlanta streetcar suburb community. Kirkwood is conveniently located just 5 miles from downtown Atlanta. It is near downtown Decatur, Little 5 Points, Candler Park, East Atlanta and Virginia-Highland. Kirkwood is also convenient to the airport; universities including Emory, Georgia State and Georgia Tech; and interstates including I-20 and the Downtown Connector (I-75/I-85).
