Atlanta Rise as a Rapidly Growing City and Its War Time History
A long profile tracing Atlanta from a forest clearing in 1838 to a thriving city, detailing rapid growth, land value rises, Black and white educational institutions, and public buildings. It covers Norcross's 1851 crackdown on Snake Nation, the Civil War bombardment and surrender, and the city’s postwar boom with mills, schools, and monuments. It also highlights regional attractions and infrastructure.
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Finances of Atlanta Show Rising Home Wealth
The article notes a 13g per cent tax on city property including a school tax funding an extensive public library system. It describes a shift from frugality to lavish home adornment as Atlanta builds abundant stylish houses with modern conveniences. Building and loan associations support many homes monthly, with fashionable streets featuring spacious grounds and decorative fountains.
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Rapid rail service transforming Atlanta housing access
A fragment notes trains running hourly for about forty miles on each railroad, enabling affordable homes for thousands who do business in Atlanta. The hurried text hints at rail expansion elevating housing opportunities and regional commerce.
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Atlanta and her railroads claim vast southern system growth
Atlanta becomes a major railroad hub as $17 million funds new lines to Macon, Rome, Knoxville and connections with Piedmont Air-Line. Cincinnati and Georgia syndicate led by Col. E W Cole, Richmond and Danville ties push expansion. Five main lines serve the region, with belt line, shops planned, and extensive passenger traffic fueling population rise and regional trade.
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Population boom in Atlanta in ten-year growth
The Chicago Tribune cites Atlanta as having unmatched population growth in the South, with estimates near 45,000 and a ten-year rise far outpacing other cities aside from Denver and Minneapolis. Migration, immigration, and railroad spur have driven migrants southward, boosting Atlanta’s economy and prospects.
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Atlanta’s Growth Seen From Southern Immigration Drift
The piece argues South investments pay and railways aid Atlanta’s rise. Georgia, especially Atlanta, shows strong signals of immigration, industry, and future population growth with a hopeful forecast of 100000 residents in a decade due to water power, cotton manufacturing, mining, and railroad expansion.
Atlanta Emerges as Southern Manufacturing Leader
The Atlanta region is emerging as a major manufacturing center beyond cotton alone. A 20 000 spindle cotton mill runs day and night, profitable at over 1000 dollars weekly on 250 000 capital, aided by electric light and new coal-rail links. A second similar mill is planned, with Elsas May Co funding and housing for workers. The upcoming Atlanta cotton exposition aims to attract further capital and expand mills. Outside cotton, Atlanta claims top southern standing in overall manufacturing value and employment, including a rolling mill producing about a million dollars annually.
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