The Atlanta History Center has released a new coffee table book featuring 100 artifacts that tell the story of Atlanta, from the Civil War to the Civil Rights Movement to present day.
The book, “Atlanta in 100 Objects: A Century of Stories,” is accompanied by an exhibition opening April 25 that will extend across the center’s 33-acre campus.
“The objects span centuries and disciplines, from rare books and historic maps to fashion, signage, and transportation, offering a deeply human view of Atlanta’s past, present and future,” a statement said.
Former Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young wrote the book’s foreword. The collection traces the city’s founding with the Western & Atlantic Railroad’s Zero Milepost and highlights the 1970s with a glittering disco ball from the famed Backstreet nightclub.
The book is part of the Atlanta History Center’s 100th anniversary celebration and is available for through Amazon, local booksellers and the History Center gift shop and website.
“At the 100-year point, it is important to pause and reflect on what has been accomplished,” said Sheffield Hale, president and CEO of the Atlanta History Center, in the statement. “Within these pages are 100 examples of the many stories that can be told about our collective past, offering perspectives and insights that help inform our city’s future.”
He continued: “When experienced across our campus, the breadth and diversity of our collection comes to life in a way that ensures every visitor will discover something unexpected — objects and stories they’ve likely never encountered before.”
Objects featured in the book and exhibition include the First Map of Atlanta (1864), used by Union troops during General William T. Sherman’s campaign; a 1964 letter from Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to future Atlanta Mayor Sam Massell reflecting on the city’s role in the Civil Rights Movement; and a 1920 Hanson Six vehicle.
Visitors can enhance their experience through the Bloomberg Connects app, which offers additional audio and visual storytelling tied to the exhibition.
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