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3.5 Stars - 230 Opinions
1615 Clifton Rd, Atlanta, Georgia, 30329, United States
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Beacon in the Night-Lit Up Sign
Laura at the entrance to Centennial Olympic Park
atlanta history center
Map with area in NE of town
Where did the gold come from for the Capital dome and when was it installed?
This is a travel question?
A little googling reveals that it came from Dahlonega and there have been several applications of 23 carat gold leaf over the years.
So it is not techincally a travel question, but does it really matter? The capitol was built in the late 1880's with, I think, a tin covered dome. In the mid-20th century it was redone with gold from Dahlonega in north Georgia where there was a minor and short-lived gold rush. In the 1970's I was working downtown and my office looked out at the dome. I watched as the whole dome was re-gilded. What amazed me is that it takes less than 2 pounds of gold for the job. It was a fascinating several weeks.
Shoot, I was going to say it came from the taxpayers....
But good info. And had the original poster followed up with: "I'd love to see it", would that have satisfied everyone it was a travel question? ;-)
Staying in Midtown offers a lot of advantages. The major hotel is Wyndam Midtown. You are near Piedmont Park which is beautiful and very relaxing, numerous good restaurants, Marta Station, and High Museum. You will be located in a very safe part of town (as safe as Atlanta can be!). If you are feeding a finicky group that wants a little bit of everything there is a great Jason's Deli on Tenth. Fun, eclectic area.
There are plenty of Atlantans who are polite enough to put the rest of our great nation to shame. I try to fit myself in with them in that respect. But if employees of anything, of any sort, act rude to you at all, don't be surprised. We're not that much more "hospitable" anymore than anywhere else.
By the way--Jimmy Carter was the best thing to come out of this state since Waffle House and you know it.
In 1864, during the Civil War, General Sherman's Union army attempted to take Atlanta, only to be held of by Confederate General Johnston. The Confederate troops held the high ground, forcing the Federal troops to execute a flanking maneuver around them. The Union finally took Atlanta next year.
From the top of Kennesaw Mountain, the Atlanta skyline, Stone Mountain, and other landmarks are visible. One can see why Sherman had to go around this formidable obstacle.
I thought I'd go crazy here but I managed to stay quite calm....But that's probably because I'm picky. There are some good deals though and I found great clothes for my little nephew.
Go during the week to avoid the croud. Clothes, shoes, bags....
Your ordinary sort of dance club. Chips and dips, chains and whips. 80s new wave 'Atomic' Wednesdays. 'Fetish' nights Thurs.-Sat. Not a strictly-enforced dress code, but if you have any leather or rubber gear you'll fit in better.
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