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Georgia · United States
Pause with your small group in front of the Margaret Mitchell House and Museum to hear more about the Atlanta journalist who lived here, where she wrote her famous novel Gone With the Wind.
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9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Margaret Mitchell House
Welcome, distinguished guests, to the intersection of history, literature, and profound cultural memory. We stand today at the corner of Tenth Street and Peachtree Street, in the bustling, ever-evolving heart of Midtown Atlanta. …
Listen in the app2The Exterior and Porch
As we stand before the striking exterior of the Margaret Mitchell House, let us take a moment to closely examine the architectural and historical tapestry of this remarkable structure. Originally constructed at the close of the…
Listen in the app3The Entrance and Hallway
Stepping through the front doorway, we leave the twenty-first century behind and cross the threshold into the sultry summer of nineteen twenty-five. Imagine the air thick with the scent of magnolias and the distant, mechanical…
Listen in the app4The Front Room and Parlor
We now step into the front room, the parlor of Apartment Number One. This incredibly modest living space is the exact epicenter of a literary earthquake. …
Listen in the app5The Bedroom and Living Quarters
Transitioning now into the bedroom of the dump, the sheer claustrophobia of the apartment becomes even more palpable. This private sanctuary, barely large enough to accommodate a standard bed and a meager wardrobe, doubled as a…
Listen in the app6The Kitchen and Bathroom
Moving toward the rear of the apartment, we encounter the exceptionally small kitchen and the even smaller bathroom. These utilitarian spaces perfectly encapsulate the humble, almost ascetic reality of Margaret and John's daily…
Listen in the app7The Film Exhibit and Tara's Door
We now exit the original confines of Apartment Number One and transition into the expansive, adjacent exhibition galleries of the Margaret Mitchell House. This modern space is dedicated to exploring the unparalleled cinematic…
Listen in the app8Scarlett's Portrait and Premiere History
As we continue our exploration of the film exhibition, your attention is undoubtedly drawn to a magnificent, life-sized portrait. This vibrant, commanding painting of Vivien Leigh in character as the indomitable Scarlett O'Hara…
Listen in the app9Closing
As our audio journey through the Margaret Mitchell House concludes, we must reflect on the sudden, tragic final chapter of the author's remarkable life. Despite her immense global fame and phenomenal wealth, Margaret and her…
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What is Margaret Mitchell House?
Margaret Mitchell House is a place in Georgia · United States with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Georgia · United States |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 9 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 33.7813, -84.3845 |
| Last updated |
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