Mechanicsville (Atlanta)

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Mechanicsville, is a neighborhood of Atlanta, Georgia. It sits in the shadow of both downtown Atlanta and Turner Field. The neighborhood is bounded by I-20 on the north, the I-75/I-85 Downtown Connector on the east, and the Southern Railway lines on the south and west.

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Mechanicsville is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Atlanta. The neighborhood sprung up in the late 1800s, adjacent to several railroad lines just south of downtown. The name "Mechanicsville" comes from the "mechanics" that worked on the railway lines. It was once a vibrant multiethnic community with working class blacks and middle class whites, and home to several prominent merchant families, including the Rich family, of department store fame.

Its decline was caused by urban renewal, migration to the suburbs, and the construction of Atlanta Fulton County Stadium and the nearby interstate highways. The city of Atlanta has targeted the area for revitalization.

The movie ATL was filmed here.

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• SUMMECH CDC