"Atlanta Then and Now" is a captivating chronicle of history and change since the dawn of the camera age. It pairs historic photographs, many over a century old, with specially commissioned views of the same scene as it exists today showing the evolution of Atlanta. -The capital of the New South, Atlanta blends the old-Southern charm and hospitality of its history with the fast pace and energy of the modern millennial city. -With comprehensive data about the city's evolution, this new compact edition of Atlanta Then and ...
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"Atlanta Then and Now" is a captivating chronicle of history and change since the dawn of the camera age. It pairs historic photographs, many over a century old, with specially commissioned views of the same scene as it exists today showing the evolution of Atlanta. -The capital of the New South, Atlanta blends the old-Southern charm and hospitality of its history with the fast pace and energy of the modern millennial city. -With comprehensive data about the city's evolution, this new compact edition of Atlanta Then and Now is the perfect take-along size for locals and tourists alike. -Whether you're a city slicker or a nature lover, this book offers stunning views of everything from sculpted skylines to wooded drives and green spaces. -Stroll through the water jets of the Fountain of Rings, part of Centennial Olympic Park--21 acres of green space--created for the 1996 Olympic Games. -Visit the historic Biltmore Hotel and see how it has been renovated into office, retail, and residential space.
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Very Good. Very Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.
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144pp. illus. hardback oblong 4to in pictorial boards: Fine in a Fine dj. A colorful and large pictorial history of Atlanta in which an old scene is faced by a contemporary photograph of that spot.