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From its beginning as a tourist destination in the
pre-Civil War era, Tallulah Falls has drawn large
numbers of travelers and adventurers. The earliest written account of Tallulah, published in 1819 in the Georgia Journal, stated, "the cataract of Niagara and its great whirlpool and banks, is the only superior natural curiosity to the Rapids of Tallulah, that I have ever seen." Soon tourists were flocking to the area, and by the 1840s, groups of visitors were common. With the arrival of the railroad in 1882, hotels and businesses sprang up, leading to an increase in the number of visitors.
Quite naturally, photographers have long been drawn to the lush natural beauty of the area, as well as the wealthy tourists and the hotels that catered to them.
About the Author
Calhoon, Margaret: - Authors Margaret Calhoon and Lynn Speno have drawn from special collections of photographs including the Georgia Department of Archives and History, Tallulah Falls School, Georgia Power Land Department Photo Archives, and others to create a fascinating visual history of Tallulah Falls. As the area experiences a rebirth of interest, Tallulah Falls provides us with a look at a time of formal picnics, organized outings, and colorful characters. Whether a newcomer to the area or a lifelong admirer of the area s beauty, Tallulah Falls is a well-crafted look at a beautiful natural wonder.
pre-Civil War era, Tallulah Falls has drawn large
numbers of travelers and adventurers. The earliest written account of Tallulah, published in 1819 in the Georgia Journal, stated, "the cataract of Niagara and its great whirlpool and banks, is the only superior natural curiosity to the Rapids of Tallulah, that I have ever seen." Soon tourists were flocking to the area, and by the 1840s, groups of visitors were common. With the arrival of the railroad in 1882, hotels and businesses sprang up, leading to an increase in the number of visitors.
Quite naturally, photographers have long been drawn to the lush natural beauty of the area, as well as the wealthy tourists and the hotels that catered to them.
About the Author
Calhoon, Margaret: - Authors Margaret Calhoon and Lynn Speno have drawn from special collections of photographs including the Georgia Department of Archives and History, Tallulah Falls School, Georgia Power Land Department Photo Archives, and others to create a fascinating visual history of Tallulah Falls. As the area experiences a rebirth of interest, Tallulah Falls provides us with a look at a time of formal picnics, organized outings, and colorful characters. Whether a newcomer to the area or a lifelong admirer of the area s beauty, Tallulah Falls is a well-crafted look at a beautiful natural wonder.
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