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Atlanta history photograph collection
Diverse collection of images dating from 1734 to 2017 of Antebellum Atlanta and scenes from the aftermath of the Civil War; street scenes and photographs of neighborhoods; images of Atlanta landmarks in downtown Atlanta and surrounding counties; and notable events such as the premiere of the movie Gone With the Wind, and a dinner honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. after he received the Nobel Peace Prize.
Sensitive Content
This collection contains unedited versions of all content. Some material may contain depictions of violence, offensive language, or negative stereotypes reflecting the culture or language of a particular period or place. There are instances of racist language and depictions, particularly regarding African Americans. These items are presented as part of the historical record for the purpose of education and research. The viewpoints expressed in this collection do not necessarily represent the viewpoints of the Atlanta History Center or any of its officers, agents, employees, or volunteers.
More About This Collection
Date of Original
1734/2017
Subject
Atlanta (Ga.)--History--Photographs
Location
United States, Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, 33.749, -84.38798
Medium
photographs
visual works
Type
Still Image
Description
This diverse collection of photographic prints, lithographs, and cased images include a wide spectrum of images relating to diverse topics. The oldest images feature portraits of prominent men and women in Ante-bellum Atlanta and scenes from the aftermath of the Civil War. Street scenes and photographs of neighborhoods capture the physical development of the city between the 1870s and the 1980s and include images of Atlanta landmarks in downtown Atlanta and surrounding counties. The collection captures notable events such as the premiere of the movie Gone With the Wind, presidential visits to Atlanta, and a dinner honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. after he received the Nobel Peace Prize. Hundreds of images portray homes in Inman Park, Grant Park, Ansley Park, Buckhead, and other neighborhoods. Other photographs include images of William Hartsfield, Margaret Mitchell, Joel Chanler Harris, Franklin Roosevelt, Robert W. Woodruff, and Lemuel Grant., The Atlanta History photograph collection contains 4500 black and white and color photographic prints, cased images, negatives, and lithographs, 1000 of which are digitized and available on this database. To view the rest of the images, please visit the Kenan Research Center.
Original Collection
Atlanta History photograph collection, 1850-1980, (VIS 170), Atlanta History Center, Atlanta, Ga.
Holding Institution
Atlanta History Center
Sensitive Content
This collection contains unedited versions of all content. Some material may contain depictions of violence, offensive language, or negative stereotypes reflecting the culture or language of a particular period or place. There are instances of racist language and depictions, particularly regarding African Americans. These items are presented as part of the historical record for the purpose of education and research. The viewpoints expressed in this collection do not necessarily represent the viewpoints of the Atlanta History Center or any of its officers, agents, employees, or volunteers.
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You searched for: Subject Houses--Georgia--Atlanta Remove constraint Subject: Houses--Georgia--AtlantaSearch Results
203. Peachtree Street
204. Capital City Club
205. Rhodes Hall
206. Tryggveson
209. Joel Chandler Harris
210. Pryor Street
211. Henry Grady Statue
221. Deckner Residence
222. Dr. Archer Avery
227. Governor's Mansion
229. Piedmont Hotel
231. Capital City Club
235. Washington Street
236. Leyden House
238. W. W. Boyd Residence
249. A. J. West Residence
253. Log Cabin
256. Wren's Nest
257. Wren's Nest
260. Wren's Nest
264. Automobile
267. Little White House
275. DuBignon-King House
276. Oak Haven
277. Waldo Home
279. Shermantown
280. Henry Grady House
281. Porter Residence
283. Gilbert House
287. Peachtree Street
290. Ponce de Leon Avenue
291. George M. Traylor
295. Governor's Mansion
298. Reynolds Residence
299. Atlanta Skyline
300. Robert F. Maddox
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