Historical Marker

Macon City Hall

Historical marker location:
Macon, Georgia
( Marker is at the intersection of Poplar Street and First Street when traveling west on Poplar Street.)
Marker installed: 2002

<i>Georgia's Temporary Capitol Building</i>. Wilson's Raid Heritage Trail.

The state of Georgia was once home to a thriving film industry, with Hollywood studios establishing themselves in Atlanta in the early 20th century. However, the industry largely moved to California after the introduction of sound in films made outdoor filming difficult due to the noise pollution of the city.