The West End MARTA station is more than just a stop for commuters. It’s a hub of sorts. Located at the bustling intersection of Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard and Lee Street.
The trains that pass by follow almost the exact same route the streetcar once did. Back when West End was one of the city’s first suburbs.
The neighborhood is filled with history and perhaps no one knows it better than Robert Thompson. He leads walking tours through the West End, a neighborhood that’s older than Atlanta itself.
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