{"product_id":"atlanta-in-100-objects-a-century-of-stories-hardcover","title":"Atlanta in 100 Objects: A Century of Stories - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAtlanta History Center\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExperience the vibrant history of Atlanta, Georgia through its treasures in this captivating, richly illustrated book.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom the Western \u0026amp; Atlantic Railroad's Zero Milepost signifying the city's birth as a transportation hub, to the glittering disco ball from the dance club Backstreet, \u003ci\u003eAtlanta in 100 Objects\u003c\/i\u003e brings together artifacts that capture a portrait of a city that has shaped - and been shaped by - American history. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDrawn from a century of collecting by the Atlanta History Center, the book presents 100 carefully selected objects that open a window onto the city's complex past as a symbol of the crisis of the American Civil War, the cradle of its Civil Rights movement, and a place where culture thrives today. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHighlights include the first map of Atlanta, the calling card of General William T. Sherman, the land deed for the property containing the Muscogee site Standing Peachtree, the panoramic Battle of Atlanta Cyclorama towering nearly 50 feet tall, and a letter from Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Examples of folk art, fine art, and fashion highlight the experiences of those who lived Atlanta's past, create its present, and build its future. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFounded in 1926 by citizens determined to preserve their city's past, the Atlanta History Center today encompasses museums, historic homes, gardens, and one of the Southeast's largest archives. This volume celebrates its 100-year journey and invites readers to explore a still-evolving city through the objects that define it.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eF. Sheffield Hale\u003c\/b\u003e is the President and CEO, Atlanta History Center. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmy Durrell\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eLisa Flaherty\u003c\/b\u003e are Co-founders of History Afoot Atlanta, providing historical tours of Atlanta. Both are graduates of Georgia State University's Masters of Heritage Preservation program with a focus on Public History. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePhotography by \u003cb\u003eMark Hill\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe team at Atlanta History Center includes \u003cb\u003ePola Changnon, Lucy Abell, Erica Hague, Claire Hailey, Jena Jones, Ammiel Lewis, John Schmidt, SueVerHoef, Tim Frilingos, and Michael Rose.\u003c\/b\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 196\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.95 x 8.83 x 8.36 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 07, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52013634879789,"sku":"9781785516252","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/atlanta-in-100-objects-a-century-of-stories-hardcover-9105274.webp?v=1777443426","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/atlanta-in-100-objects-a-century-of-stories-hardcover","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}