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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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15. The Terraces
18. Terminal Station
20. Atlanta Churches
22. Peachtree Center
25. Alabama Street
41. Davidson's Store
43. Wren's Nest
44. Marietta Street
45. Whitehall Street
47. Marietta Street
48. Whitehall Street
51. Terminal Station
52. Pryor Street
53. Aragon Hotel
56. Alabama Street
57. Terminal Station
59. Old Guard
71. Decatur Street
81. Women's Group
82. Whitehall Street
86. Terminal Station
92. Peachtree Arcade
95. Clark University
96. Whitehall Street
99. Peachtree Street
100. Eiseman Building
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