Atlanta's history in neon: What became of our vintage signs?

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Neon signs are landmarks the moment they get switched on. These are the stories behind the Atlanta signs that got turned off and what happened next.

Atlanta's history in neon: Coca-Cola Neon Spectacular

Atlanta's history in neon: The Atlanta Daily World

Atlanta's history in neon: Royal Cigar Co.

Atlanta's history in neon: Ebenezer Baptist Church

Atlanta's history in neon: Majestic Shoe Repair

Atlanta's history in neon: The Biltmore Hotel

Atlanta's history in neon: Sweet Auburn Curb Market

Atlanta's history in neon: The Blue Bird Truck Stop

Atlanta's history in neon: The Clermont Hotel

Atlanta's history in neon: The World of Coca-Cola

Atlanta's history in neon: The Fox Theatre

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Businesses come and go, but neon signs become landmarks the moment they get switched on. Here are the stories behind 13 iconic Atlanta neon signs that got turned off, and what happened next. (PETE CORSON / pcorson@ajc.com) [Captions by Pete Corson]

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