Ivan Allen, JR. - Shining Light Award - Atlanta, GA
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Ivan Allen, JR. was the Mayor of Atlanta and his efforts helped to build Atlanta’s First Major League Stadium. Located at the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce on Andrew Young International Blvd NW, Atlanta, Georgia.
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Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 05/03/2012
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This gas light and plaque are in honor of Ivan Allen, Jr. (March 15, 1911 – July 2, 2003). He was a businessman and Democratic political figure most notable for serving two terms as the 52nd Mayor of Atlanta, Georgia, during the turbulent civil rights era of the 1960s. This gas light stands near another award to his father, Ivan Allen, Sr.
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Ivan Allen, Jr.
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1995
Shining Light Award
Honoring
Ivan Allen, JR.
Mayor of Atlanta
1962 – 1970
He fought for Civil Rights.
His efforts to build Atlanta’s
First Major League Stadium
Brought the city the Atlanta
Braves and Atlanta Falcons.
His career is a shining example
Of Service to Atlanta.
Atlanta Gas Light Company
WSB Radio
About the Shining Light Award
"The Shining Light Award was established in 1963 by Atlanta Gas Light and News/Talk 750 WSB Radio. Each year the award recognizes a Georgian who has been an inspiration to the lives of others through service to humanity. A gas lamp and plaque is installed in their honor at a site of their choice."
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Shining Light Award