To its black patrons much of the restaurant's appeal lies with its owner.

On Jan. 26, 1934, its first black patrons were allowed in.

In fact, their numbers were so great that many theater owners had to relax rules relegating black patrons to certain areas.

During the first few years, it was notorious for illegally selling alcohol to black patrons in a white district.

Two years ago, a white man was convicted of a hate crime for using a racial slur against a black patron during a bar fight.

It rested on a support system of black patrons, black-owned businesses and publications.

The sit-in ended three weeks later when the owner relented and agreed to serve black patrons.

It was notable at that time, for being the only theatre in Atlanta allowing both white and black patrons.

A new bathhouse was built in 1904, with separate facilities for black and white patrons.

The beating continues until a group of black patrons intervenes.