Here Are The Oldest Photos Ever Taken In Georgia And They're Incredible
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Marisa Roman
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Ever felt like seeing what Georgia looked like way back when? Sometimes it’s easy to get lost in the day-to-day life of what a state can be like, but looking back through history can be a refreshing way to appreciate your surroundings. Georgia has some pretty phenomenal photos from long, long ago that should be appreciated and admired. Get ready for a blast from the past that is equally unique and mesmerizing.
The main hub for the Union Depot during the Civil War was centered in Atlanta and featured a
War photos were very common in Georgia, and were some of the earliest photographs captured. Especially during the time when train travel flourished.
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As many Georgians know, football is a huge pastime within the state. This photo captures the team from 1893 and encompasses just how different the spot has changed throughout the years.
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This photo was taken at the actual football game between Auburn University and the University of Georgia on November 28, 1895 at Piedmont Park in Atlanta. The rivalry continues on through the years, but it is fascinating to see what life in the late 1800s was like in Georgia.
Again, some of the most spectacular photos taken in Georgia surround the rivalries which have occurred in the sporting arena. Football fans can appreciate the fact that these games have been documented as far back as they have.
How about that for a trip down memory lane? For more history in Georgia, take a look at The Historic Small Town In Georgia That’s Facing Big Changes Next Year.
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