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Photograph of the Forge Room in the Knowles Industrial Building at Atlanta University, Atlanta, Georgia, circa 1884

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A black and white photograph of students working in the Forge Room in the Knowles Industrial Building at Atlanta University. The Forge room includes several coal forges, wheelbarrows full of coal, and anvils. The Knowles Industrial Building was built in 1884 for the use of the mechanical department. The building included carpenter's benches, wood-turning lathes, a forge room, and a room for mechanical drawing. Atlanta University opened on October 13, 1869. The University offered training for African American students of all ages including kindergarten, grade school, normal industrial, academy and college.

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Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library

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Digital Library of Georgia

Keywords

  1. African American College Students
  2. African American Universities And Colleges
  3. African Americans
  4. Atlanta
  5. Atlanta University
  6. Buildings
  7. Classrooms
  8. Forge Shops
  9. Forging Machinery
  10. Georgia
  11. Industrial Buildings
  12. School Facilities
  13. Universities
  14. Universities And Colleges

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