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Herbert H. Lee photographs, 1919-1968, undated
Photographs from 1919 to 1968 to 1952 of geographic locations, events, and transportation in Atlanta and the state of Georgia.
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Creator
Lee, Herbert H.
Publisher
Herbert H. Lee Photographs, VIS 130, Kenan Research Center, Atlanta History Center.
Date of Original
1919/1968
Subject
Atlanta Civic Center (Atlanta, Ga.)
Atlanta Constitution Building (Atlanta, Ga.)
Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium (Atlanta, Ga.)
L & R Drug Co. (Atlanta, Ga.)
Peachtree Center (Atlanta, Ga.)
Lakewood Park (Atlanta, Ga.)
Highland Avenue Showgrounds (Atlanta, Ga.)
Automobiles--Georgia--Atlanta
Circus--Georgia--Atlanta
Dwellings--Georgia--Atlanta
Fire stations--Georgia--Atlanta
Low-income housing--Georgia--Atlanta
Office buildings--Georgia--Atlanta
Railroads--Georgia
Urban parks--Georgia--Atlanta
Urban renewal--Georgia--Atlanta
Location
United States, Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, 33.749, -84.38798
United States, Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, Peachtree Street, 33.798452, -84.3910732
Medium
photographs
visual works
Type
Still Image
Description
Included in this collection are slides and photographs of geographic locations, events, and transportation in Atlanta and the state of Georgia. The collection contains images of downtown Atlanta, including aerial views, government buildings, private residences, parks, street scenes, railroads, as well as photographs depicting poverty and sub-standard housing. The photographs of Herbert H. Lee are an excellent resource for those interested in the subject of urban renewal, and the post-World War II physical development of Atlanta's central neighborhoods. The collection also includes images of the arrival of the Ringling Brothers, Barnum and Bailey Circus to Atlanta, and parades, including one for Confederate veterans, and one honoring the military during World War II. The collection contains images depicting railways and train depots in and around Atlanta.
Rights Holder
This material is protected by copyright law. (Title 17, U. S. Code) Permission for use must be cleared through The Kenan Research Center at the Atlanta History Center. Licensing agreement may be required.
Holding Institution
Atlanta History Center
Rights