Atlanta Then and Now

San Diego, CA: Thunder Bay Press [An imprint of the Advantage Publishers Group], 2001. New Edition [stated in bibliographic research] Second printing [stated]. Hardcover. Very good/Very good. The format is approximately 11.25 inches by 9.875 inches. 144 pages, Illustrations (some in color). Index. Decorative DJ (images back and front). DJ has slight edge wear. Decorative boards (images back and front, identical to DJ). This is part of a series of city pictorial "Then and Now" works from this publisher. From the Introduction: This book is the history of a street [Peachtree], from dusty crossroads to gleaming high-rise office towers. Much of its journey is along the course of the street itself and includes seminal events in the city's history that defined what Atlanta is, or represents: the Civil War, the 1895 World's Exposition, Margaret Mitchell, Martin Luther King Jr. Along the way, it visits sites beyond Peachtree representing important influences on the city or depicts trends characterizing Atlanta: the railroads and residential development. But always, it follows the constant northerly flow of urban development along Peachtree. This publication is also a record of change and preservation. the old downtown once defined by the railroad lines has now vanished as a result of attempts to provide safe and continuous street access of the railways. A system of bridges was constructed above the old streets surrounding the rail depot. With overpass one story above the street, the second story in effect became the first floor and the original street level was now underneath, or Underground. Along the way, the old homes, early business districts and original architecture have been torn down: in many cases their original sites are totally unrecognizable. Here and there along the wary, are scenes of preservation. Michael Rose has lived and worked in Atlanta for twenty years. He is currently Director of Archives and Research Services at the Atlanta History Center's archival facility, the James G. Kernan Research Center. He has worked for many years in the museum, gallery and archival fields, and has written several books on Atlanta, including the best-selling Atlanta Then and Now. 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.