Burpitt, James William
James William Burpitt (June 12, 1900 - October 24, 1982) was an American civil engineer and Army officer. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Burpitt attended high school in Atlanta before attending the Georgia School of Technology (Georgia Tech) and graduated in 1922. While at Georgia Tech, Burpitt was part of the R.O.T.C. program and was commissioned as an officer even before graduation. In February 1942, when Burpitt filled out his Selective Service Registration Card, he was working for himself as a civil engineer. By 1944, he served in the Army Corps of Engineers and had reached the rank of captain. After the war, Burpitt stayed in the Army and helped build military cemeteries in Paris, France. At one point, he was assigned to (worked for?) the American Battle Monuments Commission. Burpitt retired from the Army as a lieutenant colonel. After retirement, he split his time between Atlanta and Nokomis, Florida. He married Pauline Landon Burpitt on June 20, 1925, with whom he had two daughters.
One of Atlanta's most desirable neighborhoods.
Plat of a Part of Johnson Estates Land Lot 56 18th District DeKalb County Atlanta, Georgia.
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This is a rare 1934 James W. Burpitt cyanotype plat map of Johnson Estates, Atlanta, Georgia. It is the earliest known map of Johnson Estates, appearing early in the neighborhood's development. Today, Johnson Estates is one of Atlanta's most desirable neighborhoods. (more details)
Post-war Atlanta - identifies Emory University.
The Southern Map Company's Map of the City of Atlanta and Adjacent Territory Showing System of House Numbering.
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This is a 1946 Southern Map Company city plan or map of Atlanta, Georgia and the immediate vicinity. Coverage extends from Oakdale Estates and Capital City Country Club to Lakewood and from Pine Acres to Columbia Seminary in Decatur. Streets are illustrated, neighborhoods and subdivisions identified, and Atlanta city wards defined in green (which by extension means the city limits are colored green as well). Emory University, Agnes Scott College, Grant Park, Clark University, Fort McPherson, and Atlanta University rank among the specific sites named. An alphabetical street index occupies the upper right corner and the right side of the sheet. Three insets appear in the upper left detailing College Park, Hapeville, and East Point. (more details)