Atlanta: A Twentieth-Century City

"Atlanta: A Twentieth-Century City" by Atlanta Chamber of Commerce is a story about how a city rebuilt itself after a war. It tells how Atlanta grew from a damaged town into a big, important center for business and manufacturing, showing its journey from the Civil War to becoming a successful urban place. The book looks at what helped Atlanta grow so fast, like its location, new roads and buildings, and different kinds of jobs. It talks about how the city's population got bigger, how new schools and services were created, and how factories and businesses started. It also shows how Atlanta became a central place for transportation and trade with good railroads and strong banks. Overall providing a picture of a city full of promise at the start of a new century.