THE FOGY DAYS AND NOW. 235 



THE CONFEDERATE SOLDIERS' HOME. 



A year or two before his death, Henry W. Grady and other 

 patriotic citizens of Atlanta, conceived the idea of a home for 

 the old and helpless veteran soldiers of Georgia. 



Mr. 6rrady entered into this noble work with all the ardor 

 of his enthusiastic soul. Others soon caught the spirit, and 

 warmed up to the aid of this most commendable purpose. The 

 first thousand dollars was contributed to the Soldiers' Home 

 from a gentleman in New York. This was followed by several 

 subscriptions of a thousand dollars each from wealthy gentle- 

 men in Atlanta. Then many citizens of Atlanta, and other 

 V parts of the State, subscribed smaller amounts, to build the 

 Home for the old soldiers. 



When a considerable sum had been raised, a board of trus- 

 tees, consisting of thirty of the best men, and from different 

 parts of the State, were elected, who purchased 120 acres of 

 land in sight of the city of Atlanta, selecting a beautiful site 

 on an eminence surrounded by a grove of majestic forest trees. 

 An architect was employed, a suitable plan designed, and a 

 contract for the building was let. The result is that an impos- 

 ing wooden structure has been erected, containing 67 rooms^ 

 spacious halls and delightful verandas, making a grand and 

 convenient Home for the old soldiers. 



A street car line has been extended to the very doors of the 

 Home. Drives have been graded through the grounds, and 

 orchards have been planted. A force pump now throws the 

 water from a clear spring up into lofty towers, which is con- 



