Thirty years ago, Atlanta welcomed the world for the Centennial Olympic Games, a 17-day event that transformed the city and Georgia Tech’s campus. The Games brought unprecedented urban renewal and infrastructure projects, transforming Atlanta into a global stage. At the heart of this transformation was Georgia Tech. Serving as the Olympic Village and hosting several venues, Georgia Tech renovated Alexander Memorial Coliseum and added seven new dorms, the North Avenue Apartments, the Campanile, and a new pool that became the Campus Recreation Center, redefining the student experience for generations to come.  

We invite the entire Georgia Tech community to relive these Olympic memories and explore their legacy at the Library’s newest exhibit, Centennial Summer: Georgia Tech’s Olympic Legacy, showcasing the lasting impact of the 1996 Games through photographs, artifacts, and stories.  

Questions? E-mail Exhibits Program Manager Kirk Henderson.

Co-hosted by the Georgia Tech Library & Alumni Association.