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Fulton National Bank films

 Collection
Collection number: ahc.VIS519

Scope and Contents

The footage documents the construction of the Fulton National Bank building and shows Downtown and Midtown Atlanta street scenes surrounding the building. Also featured are tours and previews of the new Fulton National Bank building throughout 1954 and 1955. Tour participants include Georgia bankers, television crews, and the public. Of particular interest is color footage of surrounding streets scenes around Marietta and Forsyth Streets. All of this footage in this collection is silent.

Dates

  • approximately 1953-1955

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

This material is protected by copyright law. (Title 17, U.S. Code) Permission for use must be cleared through the Kenan Research Center at the Atlanta History Center. Licensing agreement may be required.

Biographical / Historical

The Fulton National Bank Building is located at 55 Marietta Street in Downtown Atlanta, Georgia, originally the site of Atlanta’s U.S. Post Office and Customs House. It was designed by Wyatt C. Hedrick (1888-1964) of Texas, with Wilner and Milkey, Architects. At the time of its completion in 1958, it was the tallest building in Atlanta until 1961, when One Park Tower was constructed.

Extent

4 film reel(s)

Language

English

Arrangement

This collection is arranged alphabetically by titles supplied by staff.

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Patrons who want access to the films listed must use the digital copies available at https://album.atlantahistorycenter.com/digital/collection/p17222coll52.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift, 1995

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Processing Information

This collection was processed in 2025.

Title
Fulton National Bank films
Subtitle
ahc.VIS519
Author
Kate Daly
Date
May 2025
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Kenan Research Center at Atlanta History Center Repository

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