Professor Means
Professor T.E. Means owned property on Church Street where he had a residence and building which was used as a school. This property was purchased by the Church of our Father in 1882 in order to erect the first Unitarian church in Atlanta called the Church of our Father.
This posting provides varies references in contemporary newspaper articles to provide a context to Prof. Means’s property in the history to the Church of our Father.
August 18, 1876 The Atlanta Constitution
Professor Means, of Gordon institute, is now remodeling his residence on Church street. When finished it will add much to the beauty of that street. Several new residences have been finished on Market street and what was an old field two years ago is now a densely settled locality adorned with beautiful residences and occupied by some of the most respectable of our citizens.
December 29, 1878 The Atlanta Constitution
We call attention to the advertisement of Professor T. E. Means who offers special inducements to parents who have children to send to school. He is a most capable instructor, and his ripe experience in teaching fits him to train the young idea admirably. Professor Means is making a fine reputation in Atlanta.
September 9, 1881 The Atlanta Constitution
Begins tis fourth scholastic year on the first Monday in September, 1881 and ends the 20th of June, 1882. We promise our patrons to work earnestly and use every means possible to give our pupils the advantage of all improved modes of discipline. In order to improve the carriage and direct the aimless energies of our students, when not in study, we have made arrangements to exercise them in military tactics. Address for catalogues.
T.E. Means, A.M.
A.D. Smith, B.E.,
Chas. F. Gilmard, Bachelier-es-Letters
75 North Forsyth Street