| Martin Luther King Jr. stands with two of his children, Martin III and Yolanda, in front of his birth home in Atlanta in this composite image. Photo from... |
| The Exterior The two-story clapboard house with its welcoming porch was built in 1894. In 1909, King Jr.’s maternal grandfather, the Rev. Adam Daniel... |
| The Parlor The Kings’ parlor was used by both the family and the community. It’s where the elder King conducted political and church meetings; his wife,... |
| The Kitchen King Jr.’s grandmother ruled the kitchen, preparing many of the family meals. She was an important family figure, Farris recalls, because... |
| The Dining Room The elder King wanted his family to gather for a formal dinner every night, with guests frequently joining them at the table. Meals began... |
| The Parents’ Bedroom All three children were born in this master bedroom, largest of three on the house’s second floor. (A fourth bedroom, belonging... |
