Odd Fellows Building YO! Did You Know?! ® EP 09: reveals a location which arrived right on time at the turn of the 20th Century and was just what the community needed during a very tense time in Atlanta metro’s racial past. We have a deep conversation at the foot of this very important European-styled building, which was the former headquarters for District Grand Lodge No. 18 of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows in America. Interestingly, It also served as a common hang out for jazz greats like Lionel Hampton, Louie Armstrong, Cab Calloway and Billie Holiday and was often called the “hub” of Black Atlanta’s commercial life. And will finally uncover the meaning behind the building’s distinctive African terra cotta faces and figures carved it the building’s outer facade. (CLICK FULL VIDEO LINK)
On this 1st episode of YO! Did You Know?! ®, …
