9 Historic Photos That Show Us What It Was Like Living In Georgia In The Early 1900s

We're lucky to live in a time where peering back on what life once was is as easy as looking at a series of photographs. For anyone who wants to see what life was like in Georgia in the 1900s, we have plenty of photos that will give us a glimpse. Thanks to a few digitally archived photos, we’re able to showcase some of the most fascinating pictures from the 1900s, so that you can feel like you’ve stepped back in time.

1. The Tallulah Falls Railroad being rerouted in 1913 in order to make room for construction of the Tallulah Dam. Note the old rail in the right of the photo.

2. Burke Main Street, Waynesboro, Georgia in 1915.

This photo was taken in Waynesboro, Georgia on Burke Main Street in 1915.

3. A Georgia Tech vs. Auburn Football Game on Thanksgiving Day

This action shot is of the Georgia Tech vs Auburn football game that took place on Thanksgiving in 1921.

4. Preparing for paving of a new road in Georgia, early 1900s.

5. The Rialto Theatre in Macon, Georgia

The Rialto Theatre opened in August of 1921 but was eventually demolished. This photo is from 1930 when the theater was in its prime!

6. A turpentine distillery near Irwin County, Georgia which was captured in 1935.

7. Outside shelling peanuts in Wolf Creek, Georgia in September 1935.

8. A young resettlement farmer tending to the farm chores in Grady County, Georgia in September 1935.

9. Vintage cars lining up in Gainesville Square in 1955.

While this photo might have missed the mark in terms of early 1900s photos by a handful of years, we still thought it was worth including in this list. Especially because of how much Gainesville has changed!

So, what do you think about these historic photographs taken in Georgia? Does it bring back memories and stories from your family? Share with us in the comments section! Or if you’re looking for some more history in Georgia, then take a look at what Georgia looked like 100 years ago!