A Bit Of Atlanta’s Transit History

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Visited an estate sale on Knob Hill Rd, just off of Briarcliff in Atlanta. Among the treasures available (sewing machines, playing cards, a ukulele) were a number of items that told a story of someone who witnessed quite a bit of change.

Like this packet of information, part of an invitation to witness the introduction of MARTA’s East Line in June, 1979.

There’s a guidebook, a ticket (good only on the first day), a invitation and even a certificate of commemoration. Via Flickr:

  • Claude Griffith

    WoW!
    Thanks for posting. I have been a MARTA emplyee for alittle over 26 years.