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Evolution of Atlanta
Founded in the 1830s, Atlanta has undergone a major transformation to become the city it is today. This exhibition examines the destruction of the city by General Sherman during the Civil War, its postwar reconstruction, the city's cultural and racial divisions through the integration of its public schools, as well as the city's evolution as a transportation hub from railways to airways. The transformation of Atlanta from the rubble left by the Civil War to international prominence by hosting the 1996 Centennial Summer Olympic Games reveals the city's remarkable resilience in overcoming numerous obstacles to become the city it is today.