Aerial views of Atlanta, 1973
File — Control: VIS 382.002, Location: CS Box 1
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection contains photographs and blueprints from the Atlanta Transit System, Inc. (ATS) in Atlanta, Georgia. Included are photographs and schematics of buses, streetcars, and trolleys used by ATS, as well as images of ATS staff. Of special note are photographs of Governor Lester Maddox (1915-2003) with William P. Maynard, president of ATS, signing a sales tax relief bill, which removed sales taxes on passenger fares. Also included is an image of Governor Maddox signing a proclamation designating November 28 as "Transportation Day."
Dates
- 1973
Creator
- From the Collection: Taylor, Henry L. (Person)
- From the Collection: Lane Brothers Photo News Service (Atlanta, Ga.) (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Extent
15 color photographic print(s)
Language
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Kenan Research Center at Atlanta History Center Repository