Centennial Park District in Atlanta in Fulton County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
1996 Summer Olympics
Games of the XXVI Olympiad
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 11, 2023
1. 1996 Summer Olympics Marker
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1996 Summer Olympics. Games of the XXVI Olympiad. From July 19 through August 4, 1996, Atlanta hosted the Centennial Summer Olympic Games, the largest event in Atlanta's history. In 1990, the International Olympic Committee chose Atlanta over five other cities. Atlanta attorney Billy Payne and Mayor Andrew Young were the prime architects of the winning bid. Preparations had an estimated economic impact of at least $5.14 billion. Cívic leaders built new sports venues, created park space, improved sidewalks and streets, and altered housing patterns. During the Olympics more than 2 million visitors came to Atlanta, and an estimated 3.5 billion people around the world watched on television. For the first time, all invited nations sent athletes, more than 10,000 competitors from 197 nations. The 1996 Olympics promoted Atlanta's image as an international city, positioning it to play an importance role in global commerce.
From July 19 through August 4, 1996, Atlanta hosted the Centennial Summer Olympic Games,
the largest event in Atlanta's history. In 1990, the International Olympic Committee chose
Atlanta over five other cities. Atlanta attorney Billy Payne and Mayor Andrew Young were the
prime architects of the winning bid. Preparations had an estimated economic impact of at least
$5.14 billion. Cívic leaders built new sports venues, created park space, improved sidewalks
and streets, and altered housing patterns. During the Olympics more than 2 million visitors
came to Atlanta, and an estimated 3.5 billion people around the world watched on television.
For the first time, all invited nations sent athletes, more than 10,000 competitors from 197
nations. The 1996 Olympics promoted Atlanta's image as an international city, positioning it to play an importance role in global commerce.
Erected 2016 by Georgia Historical Society • Georgia World Congress Center Authority. (Marker Number 60-19.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Sports. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 19, 1996.
Location. 33° 45.554′ N, 84° 23.624′
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W. Marker is in Atlanta, Georgia, in Fulton County. It is in the Centennial Park District. Marker can be reached from Marietta Street Northwest, 0.1 miles south of Park Avenue West Northwest, on the left when traveling south. Marker is next to the visitor/information center in Centennial Olympic Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 267 Park Ave W NW, Atlanta GA 30313, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Also see . . . Olympic Games Atlanta 1996. Relive the Atlanta Games' defining moments, including Muhammad Ali lighting the cauldron; the "Magnificent Seven" winning the women's gymnastics team gold; Andre Agassi completing a "Golden Slam"; and sadly, a terrorist bombing that killed two and injured 110 others. (International Olympic Committee) (Submitted on July 3, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 11, 2023
2. 1996 Summer Olympics Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 3, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 67 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on July 3, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
