Alexander Memorial Coliseum visual materials, ca. 1950-ca. 1979.

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Alexander Memorial Coliseum visual materials, ca. 1950-ca. 1979.

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The Alexander Memorial Coliseum Visual Materials VAC369 contains one postcard (and a duplicate item), two aerial photographs, and a page of statistical information and images. The postcard shows a bird's eye view of the Coliseum at night. The photographs are two aerial views of the Georgia Tech campus prior to the construction of the Coliseum.

.10 linear feet (four items)

Georgia Institute of Technology, Georgia Tech

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SNAC Resource ID: 7371300

Georgia Institute of Technology, Georgia Tech

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Georgia Institute of Technology. Alexander Memorial Coliseum

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Georgia institute of technology

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The Georgia Institute of Technology, commonly referred to as Georgia Tech or Tech, was founded on October 13, 1885 as the Georgia School of Technology. The creation of the educational institution was part of the plans of Georgia leadership to reconstruct and revitalize the state's economy following the Civil War. Eighty-four candidates took the first entrance examination on October 3, 1888 and the school formally opened on October 5, 1888. Over the next several decades the school evolved from tr...

Masce, Ron.

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Alexander Memorial Coliseum was completed in September 1956 and dedicated on 30 November 1956. As of May 2009 the Coliseum has undergone three major renovations. Each renovation added more seats; in 2009, the total seating capacity is 9191. The last, and most extensive, renovation occurred in preparation for the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta. From the description of Alexander Memorial Coliseum visual materials, ca. 1950-ca. 1979. (Georgia Institute of Technology). WorldCat record i...

Alexander, William P. (William Prindle), 1881-1956

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William Anderson Alexander (1889-1950) graduated from Georgia Tech in 1912 with a degree in Civil Engineering. After graduation, he became a mathematics instructor and assistant football coach under John Heisman. In 1920, he became head football coach, a position he maintained until his retirement in 1944. Alexander is remembered for his numerous wins and for taking Georgia Tech to four bowl games. From the description of William Anderson Alexander Papers, 1718-1964 [bulk 1922-1958]....