Ivan Allen, Sr. - Shining Light Award - Atlanta, GA
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Ivan Allen, Sr. was known for his "Forward Atlanta" campaign of the 1920s and many other activities, Allen became the city's quintessential booster. Located at the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce on Andrew Young International Blvd, Atlanta, GA.
Waymark Code: WMEBP1
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 05/03/2012
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This gas light and plaque are in honor of Ivan Allen, Sr. (1876-1968). "In 1900 while still in his mid-twenties, Ivan Allen cofounded the Atlanta office supply firm later known as the Ivan Allen Company. Through the "Forward Atlanta" campaign of the 1920s and many other activities, Allen became the city's quintessential booster. His son, Ivan Allen Jr., carried on this civic tradition as mayor of Atlanta in the 1960s." This gas light stands near another award to his son, Ivan Allen, Jr.
Source: New Georgia Encyclopedia -
Ivan Allen, Sr.
Text
1969
Shining Light Award
Ivan Allen, SR.
1976 – 1968
Resourceful Citizen,
Civic and business
Leader. He exemplified
The “forward” sprit
That has made a great
City.
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