Historic Photos of Atlanta (Historic Photos.)

Description

The City in the Forest, Atlanta was a spot found in the wilderness of north Georgia for the end of a railroad line. It was thought few people would stay here, because most would be passing through to somewhere else. Instead, the people remained and the town grew, growing from Terminus to Marthasville to Atlanta. The city was defined by the rail lines, and for that reason, General William T. Sherman came with the Civil War. After he left the city in ruins, Atlanta rebuilt, rising from the ashes, raising a brave and beautiful city.
For a century and a half, Atlanta has been the southern city on the move, a town of railroads, business and trade putting up and pulling down airplanes and highways, America s team and international Olympics. Along the way, professional and amateur photographers have documented Atlanta s rich visual history. This volume, Historic Photos of Atlanta, presents nearly two hundred images of the city s past, including views of its streets, the people who called it home, and the life, look, and feel of Atlanta.

Reviews

Rating: 5 / 5
Date: 2008-01-25
Summary: "Atlanta native says give this book six stars!"

Speaking as a 58-year old native, if I could suggest one book as a fun and informative way to learn about Atlanta, this would be it. "Historic Photos of Atlanta" is a beautiful blend of fascinating photography (and captions) with a terrific narrative, written by the Executive Director of the Atlanta History Center. I thought I knew all there was to know about my home town, but this book proved me wrong. Great job, Michael Rose!

Rating: 5 / 5
Date: 2007-12-18
Summary: "Outstanding Look at Atlanta's Past"

Filled with exquisite photos and riveting captions, Historic Photos of Atlanta offers a terrific glimpse of Atlanta's past. A city rich with culture, this book chronicles events ranging from before the civil war (1837) to the 1996 Summer Olympic Games and everything in between. The approximately 200 photos capture all aspects of life in the capital of the South: its streets, people, events, and locations.

For any Atlanta resident, past or present, or anyone interested in the city, Historic Photos of Atlanta makes a great addition to any coffee table or bookshelf collection.