State Square was the central square of

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. The original Atlanta Union Depot designed by

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stood in the middle of the square. The square was bounded by Marietta Street (now Decatur Street) on the northeast, Pryor Street on the northwest, Loyd Street (now Central Avenue) on the southeast, and Alabama Street on the south. The square was surrounded by Atlanta's most important buildings including the hotels

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College of Education,

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rail line, and retail and office space lining the north side of Alabama Street.Google Maps

References

Robert Scott Davis, ''Civil War Atlanta'', p.20M. Thomas Inge, ''High Times and Hard Times'', p.86
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