The Varsity, Atlanta
- Address: 61 Jackson St NW
- Vicinity: Spring St NW
- Phone: 404-881-1706
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
| 1928/00/00 | Frank Gordy leases a house at 55 North Ave and builds a small brick restaurant in front. | Hamburger | ||||
| 1928/00/00 | On the first day of business, Frank Gordy makes $47.30 serving a lot of 5 cent hot dogs. The most expensive menu item is 10 cents. Atlanta residents typically garnish hotdogs with coleslaw. | Dixie Slaw Dog | ||||
| 1939/12/00 | Clark Gable | Customer | Clark Gable enjoys a Varsity hamburger inside the restaurant. | Hamburger | ||
| 1940/00/00 | Architect Jules Grey updates The Varsity during a major makeover with a streamline look. The white stucco siding curves where the two early brick buildings connect. | |||||
| 1948/00/00 | Future comedian, Julius "Nipsey" Russell begins his four year stint as a carhop at The Varsity drive-in. He increases his tips while developing his comedic skills. | |||||
| 1950/00/00 | The Varsity claims the title as the World's Biggest Drive-in, employing 130 carhops. | |||||
| 1990/00/00 | George H W Bush | Customer | US President George H W Bush orders a hot dog, peach pie and a coke while dining with customers at The Varsity, Atlanta, Georgia. | Hotdog | ||
| 1996/01/15 | Bill J Clinton | Customer | Bill Clinton eats a grilled chicken sandwich while former Georgia governor Zell Miller enjoys a hamburger at The Varsity. | |||
| 2012/06/26 | Barack Obama | Customer | President Barack Obama orders 5 chili dogs, 4 regular dogs, 1 cheeseburger and 5 Frosty Orange shakes for himself and his staff at the Varsity diner. | Chili Dog |
| Particulars for The Varsity, Atlanta: | |
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| Area of Significance | Architecture |
| Sight Category | Building |
| Historic Use | Restaurant |
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