1979 Sights around the city, Peachtree Plaza, Atlanta Braves, MLK Center and more, Atlanta, Georgia

1979 Sights around the city, Peachtree Plaza, Atlanta Braves, MLK Center and more, Atlanta, Georgia
13 min 24 secs, 16mm 2k digital scan
Kodachrome
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Launched in 2010, Canadamotorsports has specialized in auto racing videos, all original footage primarily in Western Canada with the occasional interesting foray elsewhere. Reel Life now features vintage film footage and contemporary video of all varieties including motorsports, 30+ countries, historical events and more. 16mm amateur film footage from 1923 to 1983.
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[@chrisbanks3981]

WOW This is Amazing

[@ronniescales188]

Real Talk... As a kid, I remember going ice skating at the Omni. Afterwards, you would go to the video game room, then visit McDonald's on your way to the train station to go home.

[@BillVol]

Game room with world's largest pinball machine!

[@billw5189]

To those not in the know…1:14 (and others) Peachtree Plaza Hotel…still standing. 4:14 (and others)Omni Arena. Home of NBA Hawks and NHL Flames. Demolished in 1997. 13:23 (and others) Skating rink inside the Omni International Complex, which was attached to, but separate from, the Omni Arena. The Omni International complex was renamed the CNN Center and is still in use. 5:44 escalator inside Omni International Complex which was billed as being over 200ft tall the highest (or longest) in the world at time of construction. Whoopie! 10:08 Atlanta Fulton County Stadium. One time home of the NFL Falcons and MLB Braves. Demolished mid 1990’s.

[@Carolina_Panthers145]

I love ATL

[@tsf5-productions]

In April of '79, my wife (a native of Georgia) and I (native of Indiana) moved to the Sandy Springs (Atlanta) area. I worked for over half a year at the prescription shoe store, McMahan Shoes in the downtown area. I have memories well established in my mind of those Atlanta beginnings for us. My wife worked for 40 years at Atlanta Gas Light Company. Even though I had relatives on my mother's side living in the Atlanta area, the town itself was very different from Indy to me. In 45 years, it's been "home" to us and has greatly changed in many ways...not as "fun" as it use to be, let alone the early 70's and throughout the 1960's which was fun to visit many times.

[@genecarmichael]

Hi Guy, I grew up in Atlanta, and I agree with you, the city has changed big time. as a native of Atlanta, I saw the city and surrounding areas change. Politically, socially changes were by far the most profound changes that occurred. some good and some not so good, but all in all we are still here. by the way, I too worked for Atlanta Has Light Co for 25 years.

[@Atl-pu6fk]

Watching this clip reminds of every area shown on it. I was 13 years old in 1979, and I remember these areas well. The scenes of the Omni reminds me of the Atlanta Child Murders. Practically victim is connected to the Omni.

[@dags3]

The game shown was Wednesday, July 11, 1979. The Braves defeated the Chicago Cubs 6-5.

[@ReelLifeCanada]

Wow!!

[@lowrentloser]

Who made the error???

[@jeb533]

I worked for cousins property in 79 they owned the omni was there daily

[@AndrewAdolph-n7n]

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