Historical Marker
Wards Div. Deployed
Historical marker location:
Atlanta, Georgia
( Marker is on North Colonial Homes Circle NW, 0.1 miles Colonial Homes Drive NW, on the left when traveling north.)
Marker installed: 1955
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.