Thomas E. Watson

Historical marker location:

206 Washington St SW, Atlanta, Georgia

( Marker can be reached from Washington Street SW south of Martin Luther King Jr Drive SW, on the left when traveling south.)

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.