Sunday Lecture: "Architectural Eras of Smyrna"

"The Architectural Eras Tour, 20^th Century Residential Architecture in Smyrna," will be presented by historians Jennifer Corcoran and Rebekah Helfgot. This talk will outline the evolution of housing and neighborhoods in the city throughout the twentieth century, divided into five architectural “eras”. This presentation will include illustrations and examples of the types of houses and neighborhoods that were constructed during each era. Jennifer and Rebekah will explain how local, national, and world events influenced the size, style, and arrangement of our homes. Attendees will leave knowing more about Smyrna and its houses, and you might even see your house or neighborhood pictured!

Speaker biographies:

Jennifer Corcoran is an architectural historian and NEPA planner for Jacobs Engineering. She has a Master’s degree in Heritage Preservation from Georgia State University and a Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design from Florida State University. She primarily works on environmental and cultural resource documentation for GDOT projects. She lives in a compact Ranch house in Cheney Woods and has been a Smyrna resident for 19 years. She is married and has one child at Campbell High School plus one pup named Apollo. Her favorite thing about Smyrna is living in a walkable neighborhood with school, restaurants, and entertainment close by.

Rebekah Helfgot is an architectural historian for AECOM. She has a Master’s degree in Historic Preservation and a Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology and History, from the University of Georgia. She works on architectural history surveys and historic evaluations for GDOT projects. She lives in a twenty-first century townhouse in Montclair and has been a Smyrna resident for 4 years. She is married and shares her space with 2 cats, Zoe and Eliot. Her favorite thing about Smyrna are the city events and facilities.