Joseph Lazear (1885 – 1941)

Joseph Lazear (originally Lazarevitz) was born on May 4, 1883, in the Russian Empire, and spent his childhood in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. After moving to Atlanta in the early 20th century, he quickly became involved in various community activities and became a prominent figure. In 1905, he helped establish a new chapter of “The Homeless 26,” a social group that originated in Pittsburgh.

Facing discrimination from the established German Jewish community, Joseph co-founded the Jewish Progressive Club in 1913 to provide a social outlet for newly immigrated Eastern European Jews. Under his leadership, the Jewish Progressive Club became a cornerstone of the Jewish community. He served five successful terms as president of the club and was instrumental in its activities, including fundraising for a new clubhouse and organizing entertainment for Jewish soldiers at Camp Gordon during WWI.

Joseph was also active in the Masonic community, holding positions such as Worshipful Master of the Fulton Lodge and secretary of the Association for War Service. He was deeply involved in organizing events and supporting Jewish troops. Joseph received considerable praise for his leadership in these efforts, though some of the entertainment practices of the time would be considered offensive today.

Joseph’s influence extended beyond his immediate community. He was elected Deputy Grand Master of the Brith Shalom at their Baltimore convention, where he highlighted the patriotic work of the Jewish Progressive Club in entertaining troops. He also chaired the committee responsible for organizing entertainment events and the installation of officers at the various clubs that he was involved with, including the Jewish Progressive Club, the Fulton Masonic Lodge, the American Business Club, and many others, especially in the Jewish community.

In his professional life, Joseph worked as an auditor for the City of Atlanta’s comptroller’s office and then founded an insurance agency.

Joseph passed away before he could see the completion of the new Jewish Progressive Club building at 1050 Techwood Drive NW, which later became significant in the history of CNN and Turner Broadcasting.

He died on May 26, 1941, leaving behind a legacy of community service and dedication to improving the lives of Jewish immigrants in Atlanta.

The 1900s

1900 United States Census

In 1900, Joseph,17 (born October 1882) lived with his parents, Peter, 36 (born December 1863) and Sarah, 33, (born June 1867) Lazarevitz (spelled Lazerevitz), and his siblings Fanny, 14 (born February 1886), Celia, 11 (born March 1889) and Julius, 9 (born October 1890) in a rented home at 138 Crawford Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They also had a boarder, D. Isaac Poglin, 35 (born November 1864). Peter and Sarah had been married for 18 years, and four of their five children were still living. Peter, Sarah, and Joseph were born in Russia to Russian parents, having immigrated in 1886, 14 years prior. Isaac immigrated from Russia in 1880. Fanny, Celia, and Julius were born in Pennsylvania. Joseph and Isaac were naturalized. Peter and Isaac were insurance agents and Joseph, Fanny, and Celia had attended school 9 months the preceding year. Everyone but Julius could read, write, and speak English.²

Former location of 138 Crawford Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The land once the Lazarevitz family’s home is now a wooded area outside of City View Apartments in downtown Pittsburgh, close to PPG Paints Arena, home of the Pittsburgh Penguins.

1905 Dinner Party

Joseph’s parents hosted a dinner party in honor of his aunt, civic leader and suffragette Eva Robin, of Wilmington, Delaware,³ in their home, 2425 Center Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. There was a singing performance and they served a “dainty lunch.” The party was decorated in pink and white, and many members of Joseph’s family attended.⁴

Former location of 2425 Center Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Most of the houses on this block of Center Avenue (now Centre Avenue), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania are no longer standing.

1905 The “Homeless 26” in Atlanta

In the fall of 1905, Joseph Lazear traveled to Atlanta, Georgia, to establish a new chapter of “The Homeless 26,” a short-lived social group that had its origins in Pittsburgh. The previous year, in 1904, a group of 26 individuals, mostly traveling salesmen, had gathered in Pittsburgh for a Thanksgiving dinner. Enjoying the experience, they decided to form a national social organization, which also wielded some political influence. Joseph aimed to make the Atlanta chapter the most prominent in the nation.⁵ However, by 1907, the organization had largely disbanded due to financial and legal troubles.⁶

1906 Engagement to Frances Smullian

On October 6, 1906, it was announced that Joseph became engaged to Miss Frances Smullian in the Atlanta Georgian.⁷

1906-07 Atlanta City Directory

Joseph lived at 127 Richardson, Atlanta, Georgia in 1906 and 1907, with his parents and his uncle, Meyer. In 1906, Joseph was a salesman at 6, Marietta Street, Atlanta, Georgia, but in 1907 ran Lazear Cigar & Stogie Co. with his father from their home.⁸ Tragically, his father died in January 1907.⁹

Former location of 127 Richardson Street, Atlanta, Georgia

Today, Multimedia Technologies, Inc. takes up the space that was 127 Richardson Street. Much of the neighborhood changed with the construction of the highway.

Former location of 6 Marietta Street, Atlanta, Georgia

6 Marietta Street has been replaced by the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies, part of Georgia State University.

1907 Marriage to Jennie Spivack

Joseph’s engagement to Jennie Spivack was announced on August 25, 1907, in the Atlanta Constitution. They married at the Spivack residence, 242 East Fair Street in Atlanta on September 1, 1907.¹⁰

They applied for their marriage license on August 28, 1907, and submitted it for certification on October 9, 1907.¹¹

1908 Atlanta City Directory

Joseph lived at 148 Formwalt Street, Atlanta, Georgia in 1908, which has been replaced by Interstate 20. He was still a cigar maker, working from his mother’s house at 127 Richardson.¹²

1908 – Joseph Lazear Under Arrest

Joseph was arrested for striking a woman on August 1, 1908. He was living on the second floor of Mrs. Smullyan’s home, and reportedly struck her during an argument about carrying groceries through the front door. She was knocked unconscious, and he was being held pending news of her condition.¹³ There was no follow-up, and there is no mention of their differences possibly stemming from Joseph’s previous engagement to “Miss Frances Smullian.” They lived at 130 Windsor Street, Atlanta, which was lost with the construction of the highway.

The 1910s

1910 United States Census

In 1910, Joseph, 26, lived with his wife, Jennie Lazear, 21 in a rented home at 43 West 112th Street, New York, New York. They had been married for three years, and it was the first marriage for each. They were both born in Russia, and it was noted as “Russ Yiddish” (as opposed to other listings noted as “Russ Russian”). Joseph immigrated in 1885, and Jennie in 1899. Joseph was a naturalized citizen. They both could read, write, and speak English. Joseph was a cigar salesman.¹⁴

Martin Luther King, Jr. Towers, formerly 43 West 112th Street, New York, New York

The land where they lived in New York City is now the Martin Luther King Jr Towers, a public housing project.

1913 Creation of the Jewish Progressive Club

Newly immigrated Eastern European Jews in Atlanta faced discrimination from the more established German Jewish community and were barred from joining the Standard Club, a prestigious country club in the city. In response, Joseph Lazear and a group of men founded the Jewish Progressive Club in 1913.¹⁵

1914 Atlanta City Directory

Joseph did not reappear in the Atlanta City Directory until 1914. At that time, he was living at 311 Central Avenue in Atlanta, Georgia, where the highway now runs through the city. He was working as a tailor at 118 Decatur Street, Atlanta, now on the campus of Georgia State University.¹⁶

Formerly 311 Central Avenue, Atlanta, Georgia

1914 Bankruptcy

On May 14, 1914, Joe Tailoring Company announced it was filing for bankruptcy. It was $2,117.15 in debt but had only $701.74 in assets.¹⁷

1914 Newspaper Entries

In 1914, Joseph’s prominence in the Atlanta community began to grow, and he was frequently mentioned in the local newspapers:

• January 4 – An issue emerged in Atlanta concerning the posting of police bulletins in local newspapers. While a local minister defended the practice, many others protested against it. From the article:

“Mr. Lazear severely scores the police department and the bulletins. ‘These bulletins that have been published in the daily papers,’ he writes, ‘have degraded our city morally. The filthy information imparted by these bulletins has been an everlasting disgrace to our wives and daughters who read our daily papers.

‘Instead of our taxpayers supporting vice squads, let us put uniforms on these vice squadders and let them patrol our residence sections at night and protect those who pay taxes to the city. I have been in quite a number of cities, and I venture to state that Atlanta has the poorest protection for residence neighborhoods in the country. But how can we get protection when our police department is busy at all times with vice crusaders, following every woman who ventures out with her husband or sweetheart?’¹⁸

• December 16 – Joseph Lazear was listed as the president of the Jewish Progressive Club. He invited Louis L. Krauss of the Bureau of Moral and Hygienic Education, New York, to speak at the Club about “white slavery” after Krauss had been unable to obtain a permit from the mayor of Atlanta. His definition of “white slavery” seems to be human trafficking, prostitution, and amoral behavior by young women, and he blamed this on parents who he claimed did not properly raise their daughters, who were being snatched off the street and sold to the underworld, according to his book, “Humanity” or What Every Mother, Father, Boy and Girl Should Know.¹⁹ His concern did not seem to expand to cover minorities. He claimed that black slavery was wiped out, so now the country had moved on to white slavery (39).²⁰
• December 20 – Joseph was elected Junior Deacon at the Annual Election of Fulton Lodge No. 216 of Masons.²¹

1915 Atlanta City Directory

In 1915, Joseph lived at 559 Central Avenue, Atlanta, Georgia. He owned United Service Co., a public stenography company he ran with R. Spivack (probably Rose Spivack, his wife’s sister), located in suite 308 of the 4^th National Bank Building, Atlanta, Georgia.²²

Former location of 559 Central Avenue, Atlanta, Georgia

The current location of 559 Central Avenue in Atlanta, Georgia, is now a parking lot, likely impacted by the construction of the highway.

1915 Newspaper Entries

• March 10 – Joseph, the former president and a driving force behind the Jewish Progressive Club’s activities, played a key role in opening a new clubhouse. During a banquet, he delivered a rousing speech that raised $2,000, contributing to a total of $6,000 in a successful night of fundraising.²³
• August 15 – At a ceremony to lay the cornerstone of the clubhouse for the Jewish Progressive Club, Joseph, who had headed the committee of arrangements, acted as master of ceremony. The club was for younger members of the Jewish community, and Joseph was one of its leaders. The clubhouse would be finished in buff-colored brick and would have all the social features of a modern club of its kind.²⁴
• August 16 – The cornerstone ceremony of the Jewish Progressive Club was attended by more than 1,000 people. Joseph said that it was “the launching of a new era in the Jewish community in which the young men will be a potent factor.” Many local Jewish leaders spoke at the event. The actual cornerstone was laid by the club’s three current and previous presidents, Ike Eplan, Benjamin Massell, and Joseph Lazear.²⁵
• October 15 – $11,000 in stock was raised, mostly by Joseph Lazear, to put the finishing touches on the Jewish Progressive Club’s $25,000 clubhouse.²⁶
• November 30 – Two were nominated for council seats in Atlanta’s second ward, so Joseph suggested that it be put to a vote.²⁷
• December 13 – Joseph was unanimously chosen to become vice-president of the Jewish Progressive Club.²⁸
• December 19 – The Fulton Lodge Masons, No. 216, chose its officers for 1916, and Joseph advanced to junior warden.²⁹

1916 Atlanta City Directory

In 1916, Joseph’s new address was 561 Central Avenue, Atlanta, Georgia, which is now part of the same parking lot of his previous address, and he worked for Feld Realty Co., which he ran with Benjamin Feld in suite 124 in the Hurt Building.³⁰

Hurt Building, Atlanta, Georgia

Brand new in 1913, and not completed until 1924, the Hurt Building was designated a historic building in 1977.³³

1916 American Jewish Review

Multiple historic pages from a 1916 issue of the American Jewish Review were reprinted in a series of issues of the Southern Israelite in 1973. Many of these pages mentioned Joseph Lazear, including a collection of inside jokes from members of the Jewish Progressive Club, known as the “Unpardonables.” About Joseph: If Billy Sunday is lazy is Joseph Lazear?³⁴

It Might Have Happened
“Billy Sunday” Lazear (a prisoner in police court): Your Honor, I should like to have my case postponed. My lawyer is sick.
Judge: But you were caught with your hand in the pockets of one of the members of The Jewish Progressive Club. What can your counsel say in your defense?
Billy Sunday: That’s just what I am curious about.³⁵

A Eulogy on “Billy Sunday Lazear” by Billy Austin
The Editor has asked me to write something comical for this edition pertaining to our able organization, but the only funny thing I can think of outside of the Board of Governors was when our past vice-president, Max Losing Mendel, tried to hold the tail of a bill that Billy Sunday was trying to throw on that memorial day of resolutions and I bet that M. L. M., which old man Alpha cites as Max, lost more, resolved “Never again!” and will never more call on old man Alpha to explain the meaning of B.S. Lazear and will always respect him as “Billy Sunday.”
I have been trying to think of some committee of our worthy organization of which Anti-recall Joe was not a better half of, so I could give credit to some of the other boys for the splendid progress we have made, but to no avail. Not that Joe does not deserve untold credit, but I know that this issue has his honor in the limelight throughout its columns, that I could not refrain from mentioning him without excusing myself for negligence, but getting down to seriousness, Joe Lazear worked for the club even if he does let you know about it and every time he gets up on the floor and tells you how hard he works, how he neglected his home for the J.P.C., and almost goes into hysterics, threatening to quit if his work is not appreciated more by a few narrow-minded demagogues. But does he quit? No! Such spirit did not build the Progressive Club. But Little Joe shows that his heart is in the right place and accepts another chairmanship on some new committee and harmony reigns supreme.³⁶

Friends, Romans and human beings – We gotta get 50,000 bucks – either honestly or when nobody is looking. It’s none of my business how we get it – we gotta get it – savvy!!!!

When it Comes to Getting Funds Joe Lazear is in a Class by Himself.

In a tribute to the three men who most influenced the Jewish Progressive Club, Joseph Lazear, Ike Eplan, and Benjamin J. Massel, the following was said about Joseph Lazear:

“Joseph Lazear might properly be termed one of the chief founders in whom simultaneously with others, originated the idea and the inspiration. He stood foremost for an organization, moulded after a different model, than those which preceded and died an early death; he proclaimed loudly for an institution which should refuse to countenance gambling of any sort and which should at all times hold dear the traditions and principles of Jewish character; one that should foster and create Jewish consciousness. He maintained that only through the instrumentality of a club house–could the members truly form a club and offer a home, in the truest sense of the term, to those who craved the advantages which real club life afforded.“³⁷

“A History of the Jewish Progressive Club” also appeared in the reprint of the 1916 magazine, and this was stated about Joseph:

“The company was capitalized at $25,000, and the first stock was sold on the day of organization. From that day until the present time there has been no end of stock rallies over which the incomparable “Billy Sunday” Joseph Lazear has presided with the utmost success.

“Mr. Lazear’s remarkable methods of raising money are the object of much praise and commendation. He has proved himself a natural psychologist, in that first, he lays the foundation for his “hold-ups” in the minds of the members by exposing the depleted state of the club treasury, and what entailing disasters would ensue should the members fail to supply the necessary funds to pay the workmen; that unless a stipulated sum was raised at once, a tall fence would be built around the incompleted building, which would then be the object of scorn and ridicule by all passers by.

“And then he elevated them from the depths of despondency to the heights of enthusiasm by drawing upon their mind’s eye the vision of the completed building with its comfortable and luxurious fittings; there within the sacred walls of their sanctuary they could rule supreme; they were masters of all they surveyed. It may be said to his credit, and without fear of unduly flattering him, that he was instrumental in procuring most of the funds now paid into the treasury.“³⁸

1916 Newspaper Entries

• January 21 – Joseph was an Atlanta committee member of the American Jewish Relief Association.³⁹
• January 29 – The Progressive Club opened on January 30, 1916, and a flurry of activities was planned, with nightly events including an open house to the public, an opening ball, a ceremony for the formal installation of the club’s officers (of which Joseph was the vice-president), and a smoker for members-only with a variety program. There would also be many informal and formal dances in the future.⁴⁰
• January 31 – 3,800 people, including many prominent Jews, attended the opening of the Jewish Progressive Club. After being entertained at the club, many conservative Jews applied for membership. With 200 members already signed up, there was a long waiting list for membership. Souvenirs included a history of the club, that had been started 18 months before and included 28 businessmen. They presented a variety show that ended in an ovation of the prior presidents, including Joseph, who was also appointed as the chairman of the board. The evening also featured the opening of the new grill room, which was taxed to its limits and served only kosher food to appease the orthodox and older Jewish attendants.⁴¹
• April 9 – Joseph, with his wife Jennie, chaperoned a dance after the fourth-anniversary banquet of the Eagle Social Club.⁴²

• June 29 – A special election was held for the Jewish Progressive Club after its president, Benjamin J. Massell, resigned. Joseph was installed as president for the third time.⁴⁴
• September 7 – A Harmony Program, seeking to find harmony among sixteen organizations to aid Jews who live in places where they face discrimination, was sought by the Jewish Congress. Joseph was among several men who were sent to Philadelphia to speak on behalf of the referendum.⁴⁵
• December 16 – Prominent Atlanta attorney Leonard J. Grossman opened his own law office in rooms 612-614 of the Peters building. He partnered with Joseph, who was noted as a former auditor in the city’s comptroller’s office, and who would run the company that Grossman had just bought out, leading a staff of collectors and attorneys in all cities in the United States.⁴⁶
• December 26 – A debate took place at the Jewish Progressive Club between Atlanta’s Don’t Worry Club and Chattanooga’s Just Us Boys Club. Joseph Lazear, serving as the master of ceremonies, presented a large key to the Jewish Progressive Club to the visiting debaters from Chattanooga at the beginning of the evening. Despite a valiant effort from the visitors, the Atlanta team emerged victorious. Later, a dance was held on Christmas night in honor of the guests.⁴⁷

1917 Newspaper Entries

• January 2 – New leaders were elected to the Fulton Lodge No. 216 and this year Joseph was elected as secretary.⁴⁸
• June 29 – An annex was built onto the Jewish Progressive Clubhouse, and the building committee members were praised for its completion. They also held an election for officers of the Jewish Progressive Club and Joseph was once again elected to be president.⁴⁹
• November 17 – Joseph distributed 3,000 privilege cards to Jewish soldiers stationed at the nearby Camp Gordon, granting them access to the club during their leave. These soldiers often stayed with Jewish families in Atlanta. On the first weekend, 1,500 soldiers spent their Sunday at the club. More activities were planned to entertain the troops, including a minstrel show, weekly dances, and Sunday evening receptions.⁵⁰
• December 3 – Joseph received much praise for leading the committee that organized a minstrel show to entertain the troops. While the show was described in detail at the time, many aspects of the performance are considered extremely offensive by today’s standards.⁵¹
• December 13 – At Joseph’s suggestion, the Jewish Progressive Club was preparing to present another minstrel show, this time for charity, at a local theater.⁵²
• December 21
  • Joseph Lazear was elected to be Worshipful Master for the Fulton Lodge No. 216, and his photograph (above) was printed with the article. It also includes a short biography about him: “Mr. Lazear is well known in fraternal circles. As deputy grand master of the Independent Order of Brith Sholon [sic], he is the ranking officer for the southern states of the largest Jewish fraternal order in America. He is now completing his fourth term as president of the Jewish Progressive club. Mr. Lazear is one of the most popular city hall attaches, being connected with the city comptroller’s office.“⁵³
  • An article in the Buffalo Jewish Review, in New York, reported upon the success of the Jewish Progressive Club hosting troops who were stationed nearby at Camp Gordon. Many Jewish families invited the soldiers back to their homes for Sunday night dinner and the girls who danced with the soldiers were chaperoned by their parents. They also touted the minstrel shows that Joseph was presenting.⁵⁴
• December 31 – Joseph was elected to a fifth term as the president of the Jewish Progressive Club. Another short biography: “President Lazear will again be installed for the coming year at the January meeting of the club. He is well known in fraternal and political circles. Last week he was elected worshipful master of Fulton lodge, Free and Accepted Masons. He is secretary of Georgia lodge, I. O. B. A., and of Atlanta lodge I. O. B. S. He is first deputy grand master for the southern states of the Independent Order Brith Shalom, one of the largest Jewish fraternal orders in the world.“⁵⁵

1918 Atlanta City Directory

In 1918, Joseph lived at 279 Bedford Place, Atlanta, Georgia. This area would now be Central Park Place, except that it is mostly likely under what is now part of the massive interchange between Interstate 85 and the Freedom Park Trail. He was a bookkeeper for Atlanta’s Comptroller office.⁵⁶

World War I Draft Registration

On September 12, 1918, Joseph signed up for the draft. He lived at 291a Washington Street, Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, with his wife, Mrs. Jennie Lazear, listed as his nearest relative. At 35 years old, he was born on May 4, 1883. Joseph worked as an auditor for the City of Atlanta’s comptroller’s office in City Hall. He was a naturalized citizen through his father’s naturalization while he was still a minor. Described as of medium height and build, he had blue eyes and light brown hair.⁵⁷

Built in 1878, this building became City Hall in 1911 and was demolished in 1930. Joseph worked here in the comptroller’s office.

1918 Newspaper Entries

• January 27 – Joseph was scheduled to give a speech for the Independent Order of Brith Sholom at the Jewish Welfare Lodge in Augusta, Georgia to commemorate the second anniversary of the local lodge, No. 361. From their announcement: “Mr. Lazear is a capable speaker and the members attending will be afforded a rare treat.“⁵⁹
• March 2 – Joseph was invited to be guest-of-honor by Worshipful Brother William G. England at a meeting at the Fulton Lodge where a full class of candidates would be conferred the degree of Master Mason. Previous grand masters were also invited.⁶⁰

• March 18 – Joseph was presented with a “handsome loving cup” as a token of appreciation for his work as the first president of the Jewish Progressive Club.⁶¹

• March 21 – The first announcement, inviting all members to the Fulton Lodge with Joseph as Worshipful Master, was printed in the Atlanta Constitution. Subsequent announcements appeared monthly.⁶²
• April 23 – The Jewish Progressive Club hosted a dance exclusively for their members and soldiers stationed at Camp Gordon. The event featured an orchestra and included many surprises and additional attractions. Joseph was present to help host the occasion.⁶³
• May 1 – Joseph presided over a special meeting at the Fulton Lodge in which past Worshipful Master, Paul Beavers, was presented with the past master’s jewel, a handsomely jeweled watch.⁶⁴
• May 22 – As the Deputy Grand Master of Brith Shalom, one of the largest Jewish fraternal orders of the day, Joseph left Atlanta for Philadelphia to attend an executive conference preceding the annual grand lodge convention, which was to be held in Baltimore, Maryland June 8-10. He was to deliver additional “patriotic and fraternal” addresses in Pittsburgh and New York.⁶⁵
• May 31 – The Atlanta Masons formed an Association for War Service, electing Joseph as secretary. All masters attended except for Joseph. Sam Johnson, Worshipful Master of Piedmont, spoke on Joseph’s behalf, explaining that he was on a patriotic mission, and his absence was excused.⁶⁶
• June 15 – Joseph was elected Deputy Grand Master of the Brith Shalom at their convention in Baltimore, where he delivered a speech highlighting the patriotic efforts of the Jewish Progressive Club in Atlanta to entertain the troops.⁶⁷
• June 25 – Joseph gave a speech at the Fulton County Masonic Association. His appeal raised $250 for troop entertainment.⁶⁸
• June 27 – The Jewish Progressive Club held a banquet after a business meeting and election of officers. Joseph retired from five successful terms as president.⁶⁹
• July 21 – The Fulton County Masonic Association provided entertainment for Masonic troops, with Joseph serving as a leader of the entertainment subcommittee. This subcommittee organized shows every Saturday night at the Masonic Temple. Women were also welcome if they had someone to vouch for them.⁷⁰
• September 10 – Joseph addressed an audience at a neighborhood rally on behalf of Leonard Grossman, who was running for mayor of Atlanta.⁷¹
• December 8 – The Fulton Lodge held a large banquet with a music feature to mark the closing of Joseph’s administration as Worshipful Master, the most successful administration since the lodge’s founding.⁷²
• December 21 – At the annual communication held at the Fulton Lodge, when new members of the lodge’s leadership positions are announced, Joseph was presented with a jewel by past master T.C. McDonald. The article states that Joseph’s record “has excelled that of any year of the half-century of the existence of this lodge.”⁷³
• December 28 – In a reversal of the previous week’s order to have bible passages read aloud in all public schools, the board decided to ban all readings of the bible in schools. A delegation of Jewish men, led by Joseph Lazear, spoke out against the reading of the bible. From the article:

“Jewish Citizens Protest. Another feature of the meeting was the appearance of a committee of Jewish citizens, who attended the board meeting to protest the action that had been taken formerly by the board. This delegation was led by Joe Lazear, who made an impassioned speech in which he declared that ‘we have just gone through a bloody war in which thousands of our young men have fought and died for the very thing you are seeking to take away from us and destroy.’ Mr. Lazear stated further that the question of forcing the Bible to be read in the schools was distasteful to the Jews, that it is undemocratic and unjust.

“Mr. Lazear was recognized upon motion of a board member to suspend the regular order of the meeting and hear from those who wished to present anything to the board. At this point, Mr. Lazear arose and stated that he had come to protest against the resolution that had been adopted by the board ordering the Bible to be read in the schools. He called attention to the fate of such measures had met in other cities, including New York and Chicago, as well as other large places over the United States, and declared that such a law would not be allowed even in ‘darkest Russia.’ He argued that no control could be exercised by the superintendent of over 700 school teachers as to what parts of the Bible they should read from, and said that should they so choose the teachers could select portions of the Bible that Jewish children would not care to hear, and that should they fail in attention they would possibly be blamed by the teachers. He asked that the resolution that was passed by the board at its last meeting effecting the reading of Bibles in the public schools be suspended…

“Mr. Lazear insisted that the order should be suspended, saying that though Mr. Terrell’s amendment was a good one so far as it went, that the superintendent could not be in all the schools in order to see that his selections were read by the teachers. ‘We are living in a free country,’ said he, with feeling, ‘and I believe it is a reflection on the old board that such an order was adopted, as it was passed hastily. You are going to be criticized for it, too,’ he warned the board members.”⁷⁴

1919 Atlanta City Directory

In 1919, Joseph lived at 317 South Pryor Street, Atlanta, Georgia, and was an auditor for the city’s comptroller’s office. This home was demolished to construct the highway.⁷⁵

The 1920s

1920 United States Census

In 1920, 36-year-old Joseph lived with his wife, Jennie Lazear, 31 in a rented apartment at 120 Ponce de Leon Avenue, Atlanta, Georgia, and continued to live there until 1921, in apartments 5 and 7 per the Atlanta City Directory. Joseph was a life insurance salesman. Both were born in Poland, though their parents’ birthplaces were in Russia, and they and their parents spoke native Russian. They immigrated in 1885 and 1899 and they were naturalized on unknown dates. They were able to read, write, and speak English. By 1921, Joseph had opened an insurance agency, Lazear, Smalheiser & Romm, Suite 812-14, C&S Building, Atlanta, Georgia.⁷⁶

Former location of 120 Ponce de Leon Avenue, Atlanta, Georgia

The former site of 120 Ponce de Leon Avenue, Atlanta, Georgia, above, is now home to a limousine company. Jennie and Joseph continued to live there until 1921.

2021 Newspaper Entries

• January 15 – Joseph was a member of the advisory committee of Prophets of Ararat.⁷⁷
• December 20 – Joseph was the temple director of the Fulton Lodge.⁷⁸

1922-23 Atlanta City Directory

In 1922 and 1923, Joseph and Jennie lived at 747 Highland Avenue, Atlanta, Georgia. By 1923, Romm had left Joseph’s agency, and it was renamed Lazear & Smalheiser. They moved their offices to suite 1214 of the Atlantic Trust Company building.⁸⁰

Highland Walk, formerly 747 Highland Avenue, Atlanta, Georgia

747 Highland Avenue has since been redeveloped into an apartment complex called Highland Walk.

Woodruff Park, formerly the Atlanta Trust Company Building, Atlanta, Georgia

The Atlanta Trust Company Building is now the site of Woodruff Park, downtown Atlanta.

1924 Atlanta City Directory

In 1924, Joseph and Jennie moved to 835 Piedmont Avenue, Apt. 3B, Atlanta, Georgia, and lived there until 1925, when Joseph’s business became Joseph Lazear & Co., moved to Suite 418, 101 Marietta, Atlanta, Georgia.⁸²

835 Piedmont Avenue, Atlanta, Georgia

The current condominiums at 835 Piedmont Avenue were built in 1997.⁸³

Centennial Tower, 101 Marietta, Atlanta, Georgia

Centennial Tower, completed in 1976, is the current building at 101 Marietta, Atlanta, Georgia.⁸⁴

1924 Newspaper Entries

• February 17 – In 1924, Joseph’s insurance agency was one of the fastest-growing agencies in Atlanta. It had been established in 1920, and primarily dealt with auto insurance, but also fire, accident, health, compensation, plate glass, and other miscellaneous lines. Joseph personally attended to all automobile claims and did the adjusting himself.⁸⁵
• June 28 – Joseph became the second vice president of the American Business Club.⁸⁶
• July 6 – Joseph became president of the newly formed Probus club, which took it upon itself to work for the collection of unpaid pledges to the Community Chest.⁸⁷
• July 12 – A committee meeting to bring a 1925 convention for the Atlanta Business Club was held and Joseph was on the Membership Committee.⁸⁸
• September 21 – Joseph Lazear took out an ad in support of Steve B. LaSalle for City Marshal.⁸⁹
• October 31 – The Business Club held a musical program, followed by a Halloween party and dance at the Peacock Café. Members were expected to bring their wives or sweethearts with them. Joseph gave one of the principal addresses.⁹⁰
• November 1 – Joseph retired as vice-president of the American Business Club, and praised the work of the other retiring officers.⁹¹
• November 15 – Joseph addressed the Community Chest team at their weekly luncheon.⁹²
• December 27 – Joseph was named secretary of the Fulton Lodge.⁹³
• December 31 – Joseph was named vice president of the Jewish Progressive Club.⁹⁴

1925 Newspaper Entries

• October 23 – Joseph chaired the committee responsible for arranging the installation of officers and Ladies’ Night at the Business Club of Atlanta meeting.⁹⁵
• December 6 – The Southern Jewish Conference was scheduled to take place at the Biltmore Hotel on December 6, where delegates from all over the southern states were to gather to discuss Jewish affairs, specifically to raise money to help Jews living abroad who had not been able to recover from the effects of the war. They planned to raise $15,000,000. Joseph was on the reception committee.⁹⁶
• December 29 – Joseph was reelected as secretary of the Fulton Lodge and presented a jewel to the retiring worshipful master.⁹⁷

1926 Atlanta City Directory

In 1926, Joseph and Jennie lived at 590 Virginia Avenue, Apt. B3, Atlanta, Georgia, and Joseph was once again elected as secretary of the Fulton Lodge.⁹⁸

Formerly 590 Virginia Avenue, Atlanta, Georgia

The land where their house once stood has now completely shifted, dropping at least a story, and has been transformed into a parking garage for a shopping plaza.

1927-28 Atlanta City Directory

In 1927 and 1928, Joseph and Jennie lived at 934 Ponce de Leon Avenue, Atlanta, Georgia.⁹⁹

934 Ponce de Leon Avenue, Atlanta, Georgia

The complex, above, at 934 Ponce de Leon Avenue was built in 1930, soon after the Lazears lived here.¹⁰⁰

1927 Newspaper Entries

• February 1 – The American Business Club had grown to become the 5^th largest civic association in the United States, and Joseph Lazear, as president of the Atlanta chapter, presided over a Ladies’ Day Meeting held at the Henry Grady Hotel the previous night.¹⁰¹
• February 21 – Joseph addressed the annual business meeting for the Atlanta Business Club, which had raised money to provide eye exams to needy children and their parents.¹⁰²
• March 4 – Joseph was part of the executive committee to raise money for the upbuilding of Palestine. Their goal was to raise $40,000 in Atlanta.¹⁰³
• March 27 – After raising $20,000 toward the $40,000 requested to fund Palestine, the president of the Atlanta Hadassah, Sam E. Levy, held a meeting of campaign workers, who were primarily women, and Joseph was the principal speaker at the meeting.¹⁰⁴
• May 20 – A banquet was held by the Congregation Ahavath Achim for outgoing president Joel Dorfan, and Joseph was on the banquet committee in charge of entertainment. He was also the toastmaster.¹⁰⁵

1928 Newspaper Entries

• April 8 – “Joseph Lazear, prominent businessman and leader in the Jewish community, has been placed in charge of team activities as general captain of the United Palestine Appeal.“¹⁰⁷
• April 18 – Joseph introduced Judge William M. Lewis of Philadelphia when he visited Atlanta and addressed a mass meeting of Atlanta Jewry.¹⁰⁸
• December 15 – Joseph was reelected as secretary of the Fulton Lodge.¹⁰⁹

1929 Atlanta City Directory

In 1929, Joseph and his family lived at 417 8^th Street NE, Atlanta, Georgia. He still owned Joseph Lazear & Co and worked out of 101 Marietta.¹¹⁰

417 8th Street NE, Atlanta, Georgia

The house at 417 8th Street NE, Atlanta, Georgia, was built in 1920, making it the first home of Joseph Lazear that still stands today.¹¹¹

1929 Newspaper Entries

• January 6 – A picture of the Jewish Progressive Club Cagers, a basketball team, was posted in the Atlanta Constitution.¹¹²
• February 9 – Joseph was an invited guest at a luncheon at the Biltmore to honor out-of-town guest, Mrs. A. Bloom, of Wisconsin.¹¹³
• February 17 – Joseph and Jennie were invited to the Annual Cabaret sponsored by the Jewish Women’s Club.¹¹⁴
• July 11 – Joseph and Kenneth F. Sapp oversaw the American Business Club Meeting in the Henry Grady Hotel.¹¹⁵

The 1930s

1930 United States Census

In 1930, Joseph, 46, and Jennie Lazear, 41, and their daughter, Gloria, (2 years, 5 months) owned a home at 1282 Oxford Road, Atlanta, Georgia, valued at $15,000, and where Joseph lived for the rest of his life. Joseph owned a life insurance company. He continued to run his business from the 101 Marietta building until 1936, per the Atlanta City Directory.¹¹⁶ Joseph and Jennie were married at the ages of 24 and 18, and they could read, write, and speak English, although their language was listed as Russian, and were born in Russia, while Gloria was born in Georgia. Everyone in the household had parents born in Russia. They immigrated in 1885 and 1899 and were naturalized. They owned a radio.¹¹⁷

1282 Oxford Road, Atlanta, Georgia

This house most recently sold in 2015 for $940,000.¹¹⁸

1930’s Newspaper Entries

1930 Newspaper Entries

• January 21 – The American Business League held a meeting that was chaired by Joseph.¹²⁰
• July 11 – Max Cuba was elected as president of the Jewish Progressive Club. Joseph presented an engraved desk set to the outgoing president, Charles Newman.¹²¹

1931 Newspaper Entries

• January 1 – Joseph became a director for the Atlanta Masonic Club.¹²²
• February 13 – Joseph and Jennie attended a dance by the Mayfair Country Club at the Biltmore Hotel.¹²³
• April 29 – As an officer of the Jewish Progressive Club, Joseph hosted a dance.¹²⁴
• November 11 – Joseph and Jennie attended a supper dance by the Mayfair Club at the Biltmore Hotel.¹²⁵

1932 Newspaper Entries

• January 3 – Joseph and Jennie attended a Cabaret Dance hosted by the Mayfair Club at the Biltmore Hotel.¹²⁷
• February 1 – Joseph, Jennie, and Gloria vacationed in Miami during the winter season.¹²⁸
• May 11 – The Mayfair Club hosted a cabaret at the Wieuca Inn. Joseph Lazear was listed as the vice president of the Mayfair Club.¹²⁹
• September 1 – Joseph and his wife, Jennie, celebrated their 25^th wedding anniversary in their home, and many of the guests listed were from Jennie’s family. His daughter, Gloria, was also in attendance.¹³⁰
• October 23 – A Harvest Ball was planned for the Mayfair Club on August 25. In this article, it is revealed that the Mayfair Club was organized two years prior and that its membership was mostly of young Jewish men.¹³¹
• October 26 – The Harvest Ball was a success with several hundred guests. Joseph and Jennie both greeted the guests as Joseph was the vice-president of the club.¹³²
• November 27 – The Mayfair Club gave their Thanksgiving Gala Dinner-Dance, and Joseph and Jennie were both in attendance.¹³³

1933 Newspaper Entries

• April 18 – Throng of Atlantans to attend Mayfair Club’s dinner-dance, including Joseph and Jennie Lazear.¹³⁴
• April 22 – Joseph and Jennie submitted reservations for the Jewish Progressive Club Gala Cabaret Party.¹³⁵
• July 13 – The Jewish Progressive Club held their semi-annual meeting and announced the election results for their leaders. Joseph was placed in charge of the club’s grill.¹³⁶
• October 27 – Joseph was elected as president of the Mayfair Club. He was one of their most enthusiastic workers for the club, and he had previously served as vice-president and chairman of the board of governors.¹³⁷
• December 2 – Joseph and Jennie attended a Thanksgiving dinner dance at the Biltmore that was organized by the Mayfair Club.¹³⁸
• December 29 – The Mayfair Club, described as a “social organization composed of prominent Atlanta business and professional men,” planned to hold a New Year Ball at the Biltmore Hotel. Dinner would be served from 10pm until midnight, dancing would be from midnight to 5:30am, and then breakfast would be served. Joseph attended as president.¹³⁹

1934 Newspaper Entries

• January 11 – The Jewish Progressive Club celebrated its twentieth year since its founding at their clubhouse. Joseph was the principal speaker, as he had been their first president, and he outlined the history of the club and its work. He and Max L. Mendel, who had been secretary for the 15 preceding years, were presented gifts of appreciation for their work.¹⁴¹
• February 11 – Joseph and Jennie were among the guests planning to attend the Mayfair Club’s Valentine Ball at the Biltmore Hotel, on Valentine’s Day. An orchestra entertained until midnight, at which time a supper buffet was served.¹⁴²
• October 20 – Joseph was invited to attend a cabaret dance on a Tuesday night at the Biltmore Hotel. The dance was from 10pm until 1am.¹⁴³
• November 12 – Joseph was appointed to the board of governors of the Mayfair Club as Simon Mendel was elected new president.¹⁴⁴

1935 Newspaper Entries

• February 22 – Joseph left for Miami to meet his wife and daughter, Gloria, who had been vacationing there for some time.¹⁴⁵
• December 5 – Joseph was elected secretary of the Fulton Lodge and he received a gift for fifteen years of service in that role.¹⁴⁶

1936 Newspaper Entries

• January 18 – Joseph was named as a member of the executive committee for the Atlanta Association of Fire Insurance Agents.¹⁴⁷
• February 26 – At a dinner to honor members of the Jewish Progressive Club team, city, and southern champions, the following events occurred as reported by Jack Troy of the Atlanta Constitution:

“It was something of a surprise to see several members of the Progressive team arrive for dinner wearing wine-colored shirts and flaming red ties.

“The answer was soon learned. It seems that Joe Lazear, past president of the [Jewish Progressive Club] and manager of the basketball team the year of the “five captains,” had been wearing a wine-colored shirt and red tie to every game.

“Last Monday Night, he appeared in a blue shirt. Shep Lauter, Progressive coach, who is most superstitious, told Mr. Lazear that if he did not go back to his hotel and put on that wine-colored shirt and red tie, the Progressive team would not go on the floor.

“And so Mr. Lazear changed shirts and the Progressives played magnificently to win the southern invitational championship. Last night, some of the boys were wearing the wine-colored shirts and red ties in honor of Mr. Lazear. Incidentally, Mr. Lazear is the sort of supporter who will brave an initial airplane ride in order not to miss a game. He took a plane to Birmingham last Sunday for the game with the Y.M.H.A. team there. He is sold on plane travel.”¹⁴⁸

A second night of festivities celebrating the Progressive Club’s win took place at the Henry Grady hotel, and Joseph was the toastmaster for both nights.¹⁴⁹

1937 Newspaper Entries

• February 26 – Joseph and Jennie had been vacationing in Miami Beach.¹⁵⁰
• December 16 – Joseph again was elected as secretary of the Fulton Lodge.¹⁵¹
• December 24 – Joseph had left for a stay of several weeks in Miami.¹⁵²

1938 Newspaper Entries

• February 4 – Hyman Meltz purchased an ad to announce that he would be associating with Joseph Lazear & Company.¹⁵³
• May 12 – Joseph was among 100 Atlanta leaders to participate in activities to raise money for the welfare of Jews living overseas.¹⁵⁴
• September 23 – Joseph was named a colonel of a campaign to build a Synagogue Center for Ahavath Achim. The new center would accommodate children’s education and provide a modern kitchen for social functions and meetings.¹⁵⁵
• December 8 – Joseph was reelected as secretary of the Fulton Lodge.¹⁵⁶

1939 Newspaper Entries

• April 25 – The Jewish Progressive Club basketball team was honored at a banquet, and Joseph acted as toastmaster.¹⁵⁸

• December 18 – A new edition of the Atlanta Constitution called Big Brother was launched in 1939. The Atlanta Constitution featured a photo of Joseph and his daughter, Gloria, reading the newspaper at their home on Oxford Avenue.¹⁶⁰

The 1940s

1940 United States Census

In 1940, Joseph, 55, and his wife, Jennie Lazear, 51, lived with his daughter, Gloria A., 12 in a house they owned at 1282 Oxford Road N.E., Atlanta, Georgia which was valued at $6,000. Joseph owned an insurance agency, where he worked 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. Jennie worked in the home. Jennie and Joseph had completed high school and Gloria had completed the 5th grade. Jennie was born in Russia and was naturalized, and Gloria was born in Georgia. Joseph was incorrectly listed as being born in Pennsylvania. They had lived in the same house in 1935.¹⁶¹

1940 Newspaper Entries

• January 12 – The Mayfair Club held a meeting to announce their new officers. From the Southern Israelite article: “In one of the lighter moments of the meeting, Joseph Lazear was presented with a sheriff’s badge to lend him more authority in his duties about the club.“¹⁶²
• March 5 – A banquet in honor of the undefeated Jewish Progressive Club basketball team had the largest crowd ever present at the Club, and Joseph was the toastmaster.¹⁶³
• August 9 – The cornerstone for the new home of the Jewish Progressive Club, later nicknamed “Tara on Techwood,” was reported in the Southern Israelite. From the article:

“‘This is one of the happiest moments of my life,’ began Joseph Lazear, Atlanta, insurance executive, Thursday night at the formal corner stone laying of the Progressive Club building at Tenth and Techwood – and as in a vision a quarter century of Jewish Progressive Club history revealed itself to the older members of the large assembly of men.

“Those with sharpest memories and a small group of surviving charter members recalled that exactly 25 years ago, Joseph Lazear had similarly begun, ‘This is one of the happiest’ at the dedication of the club house at 420 Pryor Street … He was the first president of the club, which he was instrumental in forming and which he served for seven years as head officer.

“Thus there was special significance in his serving as master of ceremonies as officially the Progressive Club acquired its new home Thursday night…

“Tuesday afternoon a group of members gathered around the cornerstone at Pryor Street building. They laboriously removed bricks and stones to get to the contents of the memorandum box, sealed when the old structure was completed. Some of these contents could be transferred to the new container in the new building cornerstone.

“But the contents had disintegrated with time and crumbled to dust on exposure to the air. Only a business card was recognizable. It bore the imprint of Joseph Lazear, whose espousal of things JPC won him the nickname of ‘Billy Sunday’ Lazear.

“Wednesday morning ‘Billy Sunday’ Lazear looked over the list of the original charter members and counted ‘thirteen’ still living and active.

“None of the club membership would countenance any thought of superstition in this total but there might have been a slight implication in the figure for after officiating Thursday night at the cornerstone laying, ‘Billy Sunday’ Lazear intends to retire from active club work, because of poor health.”¹⁶⁴

1941 Newspaper Entries

• March 14 – Joseph had been ill but returned home with his health much improved.¹⁶⁷
• April 4 – Joseph was in the Piedmont Hospital, and his friends wished him a speedy recovery.¹⁶⁸

Death of Joseph Lazear – May 23, 1941

Joseph died on May 23, 1941, at 12:30am in his home at 1282 Oxford Road NE, Dekalb County, Atlanta, Georgia, at 56 years and 19 days old. His date of birth was May 4, 1885. He died a few minutes after suffering from a coronary occlusion that was caused by arteriosclerosis, bundle branch block, and myocardial disease, of which he suffered for several years. He was married to Jennie and his parents were Peter and Sara Lazear, both born in Russia. The informant was his brother-in-law, Max Epstein, who listed his address as Joseph and Jennie’s home. He was buried in Greenwood Cemetery in Atlanta.¹⁶⁹ His obituaries were printed in at least three different newspapers.¹⁷⁰

Obituary from the Atlanta Constitution on May 24, 1941

 Joseph Lazear Succumbs Here After Illness: Prominent Businessman To Be Buried Tomorrow: Joseph Lazear, 56, prominent in Atlanta Business, civic, fraternal and religious circles, died yesterday at the residence, 1282 Oxford Road N.E., after a lengthy illness. 
  A native of Pittsburgh, he came to Atlanta about 40 years ago and for several years engaged in the drug business. He graduated in pharmacy from Pittsburgh University.

  For 20 years he operated the Joseph Lazear Insurance Agency.
  He was one of the founders of the Jewish Progressive Club, serving as its first president 25 years ago. He had a leading part in the construction of the old clubhouse on Pryor street and last year aided the campaign to erect new quarters at 10th and Techwood. He was also a member of the Standard and Mayfair Clubs.

Obituary from the Atlanta Leader on May 23, 1941

 Joseph Lazear, Leader Here, Taken By Death: Was Prominent Figure In Civic, Business and Fraternal Affairs
  Joseph Lazear, leader in business, civic and fraternal affairs for many years, died Friday morning at his home, 1282 Oxford Road, N.E. Although he had been in failing health several months, his death came unexpectedly.
  Mr. Lazear for the last 20 years had operated the Joseph Lazear Insurance Agency, representing the Maryland Casualty Company and several other fire and casualty firms.
  He was born in Pittsburgh 56 years ago and came to Atlanta nearly 40 years ago. He was a graduate in pharmacy from Pittsburgh University, and for several years after coming here engaged in business.
Fraternal Leader: Mr. Lazear had long been active in Atlanta Jewish Affairs. He was the first president of the Jewish Progressive Club in 1915 and recently led the drive to erect the club's new building on Techwood Drive. He was also a member of the Standard and Mayfair Clubs.
  He was a former master of the Fulton Masonic Lodge 216, and at the time of his death was its secretary. He was also a member of the Scottish Rite and the Yaarab Shrine Temple.

 For many years, Mr. Lazear had devoted much of his time to charitable work, particularly the Community Fund. He took a prominent part in its annual drives.
  He was a member of the Temple of Ahavath Achim synagogue.
Funeral Sunday: Surviving are his wife, the former Miss Jennie Spivak, of Atlanta, who he married 35 years ago, and a 14-year-old daughter, Gloria Lazear.
  Funeral services will be held Sunday at 11:30 from the chapel of Sam R. Greensberg. Rabbi Harry H. Epstein will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, with members of the Jewish Progressive Club, Mayfair Club, Standard Club, fraternal brothers and business associates forming an honorary escort.
  Pallbearers will be Morris Commings, J.B. Jacobs, A.J. Weinberg, B.A. Pollock, Bernard Feldman, Sam Sugarman, A. Goldstein, Max Epstein, I.M. Weinstein and H.B. Meltz.

Obituary from the Southern Israelite on May 23, 1941

  Joseph Lazear, popularly known as the father of the Jewish Progressive Club, died Thursday, May 22, at his home in Atlanta.
  Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m., Sunday, May 25, at Greenberg Chapel. Rabbi Harry Epstein and Cantor J. Schwartzman officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.

  Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Miss Gloria Lazear; a brother, Julius Lazear; three sisters, Mrs. Max J. Friedman, Mrs. Samuel D. Eisenstein and Mrs. Max Epstein. Prominent in Jewish communal activities, Mr. Lazear was a member of the Temple and the A.A. Synagogue. He was a Mason.

Tara on Techwood

1943

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Now

^{Photo credit: KPS Group.172}

Although Joseph did not live long enough to see the new Jewish Progressive Club building at 1050 Techwood Drive NW in Atlanta, Georgia, it remains in use today. The Jewish Progressive Club operated until the 1970s when they attempted to sell the building. According to Lisa Napoli via Curbed Atlanta, Ted Turner purchased the former Progressive Club in 1979 to launch CNN in 1980, even living on the second floor for a time. Today, the building houses the corporate office of Turner Broadcasting Entertainment, now part of the Techwood Campus, often referred to as “Tara on Techwood,” in homage to Gone with the Wind. In June 2020, CNN announced plans to leave CNN Tower and move much of its staff back to the Techwood Campus.¹⁷³ You might recognize this building from movies of the 1990s:

Joseph Lazear passed away on May 26, 1941, leaving a lasting legacy of community service and leadership. Although he did not live to see the completion of the Jewish Progressive Club’s new building at 1050 Techwood Drive NW, this location later became significant in the history of CNN and Turner Broadcasting. In 1979, Ted Turner purchased the building to launch CNN, and the site now serves as part of Turner Broadcasting Entertainment’s Techwood Campus.

Joseph Lazear’s contributions to the Jewish community in Atlanta and his efforts to support soldiers during wartime reflect his enduring commitment to service and community building. His legacy is remembered through the lasting impact of the institutions he helped establish and the lives he touched through his dedicated work.

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159. Mayfair Club membership in its new home on Spring Street, 1 May 1939, black and white photograph, 6 x 8.6 in, The Max Feldman Family Papers Collection, The Breman (https://thebreman.org/collection/catalog/detail/b7accd1d-6f04-440e-af39/ : accessed 2 June 2024). ↩︎
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