Flashback Photos: A look at Colony Square

Flashback Photos

Flashback Photos: A look at Colony Square

PHOTOS: Constructed from 1969-75, Colony Square is midtown Atlanta's oldest high-rise development. Here's a look back at the Southeast's first mixed-use complex.

1971 -- Atlanta Mayor Sam Massell (right) inpects at the proposed layout of Colony Square with Adam Heck of Chase Manhattan (left) and James Cushman.

1980s -- Peachtree and 10th street with view of Colony Square in the background.

1972 -- Original caption: "A business owner who weathered the influx of flower children on Atlanta's 10th Street 'strip' area and stuck it out until most left said she thinks it will take two more years to get major improvements started. Mary Mobley, owner of a picture-framing business on Peachtree, said things are 'better but we still don't have the walk-in traffic.' Cushman Corporation's Colony Square development rises in the background."

1970s/80s -- Crowds gather at lunch time at the cafe in the mall at the Colony Square complex..

1983 -- Dancin' the Night Away: Ruth Emory and Lee Read enjoy the Tea Dance at Colony Square.

1986 -- Original caption: "A Holdover from the Past Lingers: Now vacant, the red brick home built by Charles Sciple contrasts with Colony Square skyscrapers."

1970s/80s -- An early view of Colony Square.

1980s -- Original caption: "At the Ansley Above the Park condo development at the corner of Piedmont and 14th Streets Friday afternoon, Dan Ionescu, left, project architect, and Paul Kamelhair, architectural engineer for the project, take a look at the progress from the 11th floor of the building. Behind them are views of Colony Square and the IBM Tower."

1971 -- Steel sculpture at Colony Square.

1973 -- Original caption: "Colony Square rink nears completion. More Atlanta ice rink capacity will be available to local skaters on July 5 when the Colony Square Ice Capades Chalet opens its 8,800-square-foot floor. The rink is covered by a giant skylight. Shops surrounding the rink are to open this fall."

1970s/80s -- A man walks through the interior of Colony Square.

1969 -- Police cars with seized Molotov cocktails near the Colony Square building site.

1969 -- A more detailed photo shows the explosives on the hood of an Atlanta Police car.

1987 -- Original caption: "Campanile Building: BellSouth's future home, at 14th and Peachtree, adds new lines to Midtown's architecture. Colony Square is in background."

1983 -- The Colony Square tea dances were free and took place Fridays from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Here, Hilda Garrard dances with Art Callesoe.

1970s/80s -- A diagram of the Colony Square development.

1970s/80s -- A family enjoys breakfast (and some quiet time) at Colony Square.

1970s/80s -- Colony House and Colony Square rise above a residential area on 15th Street off Peachtree Street.

1970s/80s -- A woman walks into the Colony Square market on Peachtree Street late at night to buy groceries.

1986 -- Original caption: "Outdoorsy Indoors: Diners take in the relaxing outdoor atmosphere during lunch where new seasonal flowers have been added in the skylighted mall area surrounded by shops. Colony Square: Hub of Midtown boom."

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1971 -- Atlanta Mayor Sam Massell (right) inpects at the proposed layout of Colony Square with Adam Heck of Chase Manhattan (left) and James Cushman.

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