Learn about the rich tapestry of Atlanta's history and the people and stories instrumental to shaping its identity. Watch "Stories of Atlanta" for a look at the speech that thrust Booker T. Washington into the national spotlight, to learn why some city streets follow an unconventional layout, and to see the unique Atlanta design that would change the architecture of hotels nationwide.
Oglethorpe’s Grand Stadium Plans
Oglethorpe benefactor Harry Hermance once had grand plans for a stadium.
Atlanta Crackers outfielder Bob Montag didn’t expect to hit a 518 mile home run.
America’s Oldest Baseball Team
The Atlanta Braves are America’s longest continuously-operating baseball team.
Piedmont Park’s Cotton States Exposition in 1895 brought the Liberty Bell to Atlanta.
Georgia State’s Night School Beginnings
Few today remember that Georgia State began as a business school for Georgia Tech.
One Rough Rider’s Georgia Tech Victory
A soldier and Rough Rider led Georgia Tech to its first football victory.
How A Farm Became Atlanta’s Piedmont Park
As the city grew around it, one family’s farm managed to stay green.
Atlanta’s Pulitzer Prize-Winning Photo
An amateur photographer captures indelible images of an Atlanta tragedy.
The Eiseman Building Goes Underground
Ever wondered about the ornate building facades in the Five Points Marta Station?
Woodrow Wilson’s Move From Law To Politics
A frustrated Atlanta lawyer quits the profession and pursues bigger dreams.
From Farm To Popular Shopping Mall
Did you know that Lenox Mall, Atlanta’s shopping hub, started out as a farm?
Arthur Murray’s Atlanta Dance Roots
Here’s how a Georgia Tech student taught the country to dance.
