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Confederate Monument

Sun, 14 Feb 2010 11:37:55 +0100

Title:
Confederate Monument
Atlanta (GA), Divided Back unused

Georgia Power Building

Sat, 13 Feb 2010 16:21:59 +0100

Title:
Georgia Power Building
Atlanta (GA), Chrome PM 1968 May-3

Description:
The beautifully modern Georgia Power Building one of Atlanta's newest and finest Colourpicture Publishers Inc

Alexander Memorial Coliseum, Georgia Tech

Sat, 13 Feb 2010 16:20:14 +0100

Title:
Alexander Memorial Coliseum, Georgia Tech
Atlanta (GA), Chrome unused

Description:
Built in memory of Coach William A. Alexander

Administration Building, Georgia Tech

Sat, 13 Feb 2010 16:20:13 +0100

Title:
Administration Building, Georgia Tech
Atlanta (GA), Chrome unused

Description:
"Landmark of the Ramblin Reck"

Howard Johnson's Motor Lodge

Sat, 13 Feb 2010 16:16:42 +0100

Title:
Howard Johnson's Motor Lodge
Atlanta (GA), Chrome PM 1970

Description:
Dexter Press, Inc

Fort Walker, Grant Park

Sun, 7 Feb 2010 18:52:21 +0100

Title:
Fort Walker, Grant Park
Atlanta (GA), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1907 Apr-2

Description:
Crowning the highest hill, and at the extreme end of Grant Park, is Fort Walker, surrounded by beautiful scenery, a grim reminder of the battles around Atlanta on the 21st and 22nd of July, 1864. The Fort, preserved exactly as it was during the Civil Way, is a point of interest to all visitors to Atlanta

Georgia Technical College

Sun, 7 Feb 2010 14:05:57 +0100

Title:
Georgia Technical College
Atlanta (GA), White Border

Description:
Georgia School of Technology has an enrollment of 3,300, has 18 buildings, 45 acres of ground, is part of the State University System and ranks high among technical institutions. Many important gridiron battles take place at Grant Field, on the campus

Rustic Arch, Waiting Gate, Grant Park

Sun, 7 Feb 2010 14:03:50 +0100

Title:
Rustic Arch, Waiting Gate, Grant Park
Atlanta (GA), White Border unused

Entrance to Feline House

Sun, 17 Jan 2010 14:46:27 +0100

Title:
Entrance to Feline House
Atlanta (GA), Chrome PM 1969 Jun-13

Description:
This beautiful structure of contemporary design is the new home for the feline family at the Municipal Zoo

Dobbs House

Sun, 27 Dec 2009 20:58:52 +0100

Title:
Dobbs House
Atlanta (GA), Linen PM 1956 Jun-9

Description:
Uncle Remus extends to you the hospitality of the Dobbs House, Municipal Airport. Serving Atlanta Municipal Airport, the aviation hub of the South

Grady Memorial Hospital

Sun, 27 Dec 2009 18:22:57 +0100

Title:
Grady Memorial Hospital
Atlanta (GA), Chrome PM 1961 Oct-13

Description:
This view of Grady Memorial Hospital was taken from an overpass on the Expressway through the heart of the city

Piedmont Park

Sun, 27 Dec 2009 15:15:07 +0100

Title:
Piedmont Park
Atlanta (GA), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1908 May-2

Georgia School of Technologie

Sun, 27 Dec 2009 15:14:55 +0100

Title:
Georgia School of Technologie
Atlanta (GA), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1908 May-2

Fort McPherson

Sun, 27 Dec 2009 15:14:37 +0100

Title:
Fort McPherson
Atlanta (GA), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1907 May-13

Aerial View - Atlanta Airport

Sun, 27 Dec 2009 13:18:25 +0100

Title:
Aerial View - Atlanta Airport
Atlanta (GA), Chrome unused

Description:
Spectacular aerial view of the ultra-modern Atlanta Airport, showing ramps and aircraft. It is the world's busiest airport between 11 A.M. and 2 P.M Dexter Press Inc

Hopkins Motel

Sun, 27 Dec 2009 13:16:27 +0100

Title:
Hopkins Motel
Atlanta (GA), Chrome unused

Description:
U.S. 41 & 19 South, 2865 Old Hapeville Road and Expressway. Poplar 7-8086. Owners and Managers Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Hopkins Central air-conditioning and heating, with room control. Tile showers with glass shower doors. Wall-to wall mirror in bathroom and complete carpeting. TV in every room. Quiet. Convenient to airport

Federal Prison

Sat, 26 Dec 2009 21:55:09 +0100

Title:
Federal Prison
Atlanta (GA), White Border unused

Description:
The Pentitentiary at Atlanta is the largest of the Federal Prisons, or will be when the annex now being built, is completed. The prison will have a total capacity of 2,500 inmates. The cost of food for the present 1,200 prisoners is about $7,500 per month C.T. American Art

Stone Mountain

Sat, 26 Dec 2009 21:53:38 +0100

Title:
Stone Mountain
Atlanta (GA), White Border unused

Description:
Largest solid stone in the world, one mile from base to summit; sixteen miles from Atlanta, Ga. The steep side of Stone Mountain has been dedicated to the Confederacy by the U.D.C., and thereon will be carved in relief a stupendous monument of Lee and Jackson at the head of the Confederate hosts. Each figure will be approximately 30 feet in height - the horses, cannon, etc., as true to life as it is possible to be made. Stone Mountain will stand through the ages an everlasting monument to the Boys of the Confederacy. (Atlant Convention Bureau)

Stone Mountain Confederate Memorial Monument

Sat, 26 Dec 2009 21:53:34 +0100

Title:
Stone Mountain Confederate Memorial Monument
Atlanta (GA), White Border PM 1933 Apr-15

Description:
Carving on Stone Mountain Showing the finished head of General Lee and the outline of "Traveler," the first figure in the memorial to the Confederacy. When the horse is completed the two figures will be 165 feet high or as tall as a 15 story office building

Federal Prison

Sat, 26 Dec 2009 21:52:20 +0100

Title:
Federal Prison
Atlanta (GA), White Border unused

Description:
UNITED STATES PENITENTIARY - One of the largest and constliest prisons established by the Federal Government. Over 1,000 inmates are at the prison and as many more can be accommodated when present additions are completed. Take South Pryor to Federal Prison cars on Peachtree or Whitehall Streets

Confederate Memorial Monument on Stone Mountain

Sat, 26 Dec 2009 21:51:45 +0100

Title:
Confederate Memorial Monument on Stone Mountain
Atlanta (GA), White Border unused

Historic Lamp Post

Sat, 26 Dec 2009 16:28:03 +0100

Title:
Historic Lamp Post
Atlanta (GA), Linen unused

Description:
Whitehall and Alabama Sts.,SE. This old lamp has gaping holes in its base caused by Federal shells during the bombardment of Atlanta in 1864. The flame which burns always is called "The Eternal Flame of the Confederacy." Colourpicture

Fort McPherson

Sat, 26 Dec 2009 16:27:26 +0100

Title:
Fort McPherson
Atlanta (GA), Linen

Description:
Entrance showing Post Fire Station on left, Service Club on right, and Post Headquarters Building in center Curt Teich & Co

Cyclorama, Grant Park

Sat, 26 Dec 2009 16:27:03 +0100

Title:
Cyclorama, Grant Park
Atlanta (GA), Linen unused

Description:
The only remaining painting of a Civil War battle, weighs 18,000 pounds, measures 40 feet high and 400 feet in circumference. At one time was sold for $1,000 but a half million would not buy it now

Cox-Carlton Hotel

Fri, 25 Dec 2009 13:50:50 +0100

Title:
Cox-Carlton Hotel
Atlanta (GA), Chrome PM 1960 Sep-21

Description:
150 rooms, all with private bath and television. Free parking, convenient location

Rodeway Inns of America

Fri, 25 Dec 2009 13:50:50 +0100

Title:
Rodeway Inns of America
Atlanta (GA), Chrome unused

Description:
RODEWAY INNS OF AMERICA 144 14th Street (At exit from Interstate Hwys. I-75 & I-85) Atlanta, Georgia 30318 80 Units. Swimming Pool, air-conditioned and Color TV. Old fashioned Hospitality--Restaurant--Cocktail Lounge. National Reservation Service. Telephone 404-873-4171

Morehouse College

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:50:40 +0100

Title:
Morehouse College
Atlanta (GA), Chrome unused

Description:
A view of the Quadrangle where dignitaries from around the world paid their last respects to the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who was assasinated April 4, 1968 in Memphis, Tenn. Dr. King was an alumnus of Morehouse, as was his father. A memorial is being planned on the camps to honor Dr. King Koppel

The Alexander Memorial Building

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:50:39 +0100

Title:
The Alexander Memorial Building
Atlanta (GA), Chrome unused

Description:
Known as The Dome at the Georgia Institute of Technology

Emory University Hospital

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:50:39 +0100

Title:
Emory University Hospital
Atlanta (GA), Chrome unused

Description:
Irvine E. Morris, Jr Decatur Rd., N.E. Located on the campus of Emory University. The hospital is part of the facilities of this Methodist coeducational institution which was founded in 1836 at Oxford, Georgia, and moved to Atlanta in 1915

Veterans Administration Hospital

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:50:38 +0100

Title:
Veterans Administration Hospital
Atlanta (GA), Chrome unused

Description:
A 580 bed general medical and surgical hospital with an extensive outpatient clinic, affiliated with Emory University School of Medicine

Continental Trailways

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:50:38 +0100

Title:
Continental Trailways
Atlanta (GA), Chrome unused

Description:
One of the many picturesque parks that dot downtown Atlanta, Georgia. This park is further enhanced by excellently designed buildings, such as the Continental Trailways Bus Terminal, in the background

Atlanta Stadium

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:50:37 +0100

Title:
Atlanta Stadium
Atlanta (GA), Chrome unused

Description:
"Home of the Braves and the Falcons" Atlanta, Georgia

Georgia Tech

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:50:37 +0100

Title:
Georgia Tech
Atlanta (GA), Chrome unused

Description:
The Electrical Engineering Building was opened in January 1962 and dedicated to Blake Rogsdale Van Leer, Tech's 5th president

Administration Building, Georgia Institute of Technology

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:50:37 +0100

Title:
Administration Building, Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta (GA), Chrome unused

Description:
Founded in 1888, Georgia Tech today boasts one of the nation's finest engineering schools

Margaret Mitchell Square

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:50:36 +0100

Title:
Margaret Mitchell Square
Atlanta (GA), Chrome unused

Description:
This Coca Cola sign is a well-known landmark, and well it should be, since Atlanta is where this world-famous soft drink was developed. From Margaret Mitchell Square, the 3 streets shown in the picture are Park Place N.E. (left); Peachtree St. N.W. (center); and Forsyth St. N.W. (right)

Looking up the passenger ramp to the entrance of Atlanta's jet-age airport

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:50:36 +0100

Title:
Looking up the passenger ramp to the entrance of Atlanta's jet-age airport
Atlanta (GA), Chrome unused

Aeial view of Atlanta Airport

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:50:36 +0100

Title:
Aeial view of Atlanta Airport
Atlanta (GA), Chrome unused

Description:
Taken from runway area, with jet aircraft in foreground. It is the world's busiest airport between 11 A.M. and 2 P.M

Georgia Institute of Technology

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:50:35 +0100

Title:
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta (GA), Chrome unused

Description:
Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech), Atlanta, Georgia - One of the nation's foremost technological institutes and the largest in the South - home of the "Yellow Jackets."

President's Home

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:50:35 +0100

Title:
President's Home
Atlanta (GA), Chrome unused

Description:
Georgia Tech / Atlanta Ga

Creswell Hall, University of Georgia

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:50:14 +0100

Title:
Creswell Hall, University of Georgia
Atlanta (GA), Chrome unused

Description:
Creswell Hall, dormitory for 1000 women students at the University of George, Athens, Ga., opened in 1963 and named for Miss Mary Creswell, one of the University's first women graduates and long-time dean of women Mike Roberts

University of Georgia

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:50:13 +0100

Title:
University of Georgia
Atlanta (GA), Chrome unused

Description:
Tom Gray, Jr The new center for continuing education is a magnificent building and a great addition to the University of Georgia Campus

Administration Building - Georgia Institute of Technology

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:45:27 +0100

Title:
Administration Building - Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta (GA), Chrome unused

Description:
Founded in 1888, Georgia Tech today boasts one of the nation's finest engineering schools

Morehouse College

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:45:20 +0100

Title:
Morehouse College
Atlanta (GA), Chrome unused

Description:
A view of the Quadrangle where dignitaries from around the world paid their last respects to the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who was assassinated April 4, 1968 in Memphis, Tenn. Dr. King was an alumnus of Morehouse, as was his father. A memorial is being planned on the campus to honor Dr. King

Aerial View of Emory University Campus

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:43:06 +0100

Title:
Aerial View of Emory University Campus
Atlanta (GA), Chrome unused

Description:
One of the top rated colleges in the United States with the South's most up-to-date medical center. Beautiful Glenn Memorial Methodist Church in foreground, Atlanta, Georgia

Post Office

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 21:07:41 +0100

Title:
Post Office
Atlanta (GA), Divided Back PM 1909 May-11

Exposition Grounds - Piedmont Park

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 21:07:40 +0100

Title:
Exposition Grounds - Piedmont Park
Atlanta (GA), Divided Back PM 1908 Jan-4

Description:
Piedmont Park, the seat of Atlanta's exposition, is two miles from the center of the city, on one of the battlefields of the Civil War. It consists of 180 acres, on which are 34 buildings, mostly of Romanesque architecture

View of Atlanta

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 21:07:40 +0100

Title:
View of Atlanta
Atlanta (GA), Divided Back PM 1910 Apr-23

Peachtree St. Looking Towards Piedmont Hotel

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 21:07:39 +0100

Title:
Peachtree St. Looking Towards Piedmont Hotel
Atlanta (GA), Divided Back

Scene at Ponce de Leon Park

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 21:07:39 +0100

Title:
Scene at Ponce de Leon Park
Atlanta (GA), Divided Back PM 1909 Jul-21

Terminal Station

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 21:07:39 +0100

Title:
Terminal Station
Atlanta (GA), Divided Back PM 1909 Feb-4