When Joel Hurt's Atlanta Street Railroad Company was formed, Edgewood Avenue became a road for the tracks.
Around 1908, the area of Little Five Points (where five train tracks intersected) developed into a commercial area that thrived until the 1950s, when homeowners moved away to escape the new I-20 freeway. A quick downfall ensued, and by the end of the 60s the area had become seedy and neglected.
In the 1970s, however, renovations and a clean-up effort began in conjunction with the revitalization of surrounding areas. Led by several businesses that still stand today, Little Five Points began to thrive again while still preserving the eclectic flavor that Li'l Five is known for. Located between Inman Park and Candler Park, Little Five Points today is a bohemian retail area that's home to a variety of distinctive stores and restaurants.
It's not unusual to find a hippie or two hanging out or granola-types eating organic and vegetarian fare at area restaurants like the Flying Biscuit. Little Five Points is also home to denizens of the alternative music scene (Outkast got their start here) who shop for vintage clothes, vinyl records, tattoos, and piercings in the area's laid-back shops.
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