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Atlanta Cyclorama and Civil War Museum

Atlanta Cyclorama Building
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Landmark Trivia

• Before viewing the painting, visitors are shown a short film about the Atlanta Campaign, narrated by James Earl Jones.
• The building also houses a museum which displays pictures and artifacts from the Civil War.
• The painting depicts fierce fighting during the Civil War as Confederate defenders of Atlanta unsuccessfully counterattacked the Union army on July 22, 1864.
• Visitors view the cylindrical painting from the inside, entering through an entrance in the floor. After being seated, the central cylinder rotates slowly affording a view of the entire painting.

Sources, References and External Links

• Atlanta Office of Cultural Affairs Web Page for the Cyclorama

Categories

• Art Museums and Galleries
• Superlatives

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