It’s merely a photograph of simple row houses, at least their back porches. But is this some of the famous row houses of Baltimore or Washington, or where? Send your answers to elliott@brack.net and be sure to include the town where you live.
Not a soul recognized the statue which was the Mystery Photo in the last edition of GwinnettForum. The photo was sent in by Jerry Colley of Lilburn, who identified it as “It’s Commodore Stephen Decatur, for whom the city is named, and it’s in downtown Decatur.” The statue is on the main plaza above the Decatur MARTA Station. Congratulations to Jerry for stumping us all.
Commodore Decatur was a United States Naval officer and commodore notable for his many naval victories in the early 19th century. His numerous naval victories against Britain, France and the Barbary states established the United States as a rising power. Decatur subsequently emerged as a national hero in his own lifetime, becoming the first post–Revolutionary War hero. His name and legacy, like that of John Paul Jones, soon became identified with the United States Navy.
LAGNIAPPEBaldwin Elementary School now on Norcross skyline
Rising on the skyline looking east from downtown Norcross is the now-building Baldwin Elementary School (named for Beauty Baldwin.) It is on the site of the former Summerour Middle School, which was built up the street at the former Norcross High site.
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