Athens Georgia The Varsity University Of Georgia Architectural Landscape Art
by Reid Callaway
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Athens Georgia The Varsity University Of Georgia Architectural Landscape Art
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Reid Callaway
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Photograph - Photography
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Athens GA The Varsity University Of Georgia....by Reid Callaway
Architectural Landscape Art
This is The Varsity Restaurant at the University Of Georgia in Athens, Georgia on a beautiful partly cloudy day. This is a sister store to those in the Atlanta, Georgia area. Enjoy!
Many of us who have grown up in the Atlanta area know of the historic sign at the famous The Varsity restaurant in downtown Atlanta. If you have ever been to Atlanta, while driving thru, The Varsity Sign is very hard to miss standing near the Georgia Institute of Technology campus and Interstate Highway 75 and 85's north/south bound lanes as they pass thru Atlanta. Standing there since 1928 as a salute to the relationship the Coca-Cola Company has had with its partner The Varsity.
The Varsity is a restaurant chain, iconic in the modern culture of Atlanta, Georgia. The main branch of the chain is the largest drive-in fast food restaurant in the world. In addition, the main location is responsible for more retail sales of Coca-Cola, on an annual basis than any other single location in the world, a record which has stood for many years. There are now six other branches across metro Atlanta, and another near the University of Georgia in Athens. The restaurant also offers catering services to the metro Atlanta region for both corporate and non-corporate functions, going as far east as Conyers and Stone Mountain, Georgia.
Originally named "The Yellow Jacket,' The Varsity was established in 1928 at the corner of Luckie Street and Hemphill Avenue in Midtown Atlanta. Its founder, Frank Gordy, a Reinhardt University graduate, briefly attended The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) but dropped out in 1925. Then, as now, the restaurant catered heavily to Georgia Tech students. As the business grew, Gordy was forced to move the restaurant to 61 North Avenue (on the northwest corner of Spring Street) to accommodate the crowds; the present structure now covers two city blocks. It was here that the name was changed to "The Varsity," reflecting his desire to expand to other college campuses. During the drive-in era, The Varsity began its curbside service, which continues to this day.
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December 13th, 2018
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Reid Callaway
Thank you to the buyer from Thomaston, GA for the purchase of my image printed on a Hand Towel. May this towel be a Blessing and bring back fond memories of The Varsity in Athens, GA. 4/19/2020
Reid Callaway
Thank you Frozen in Time for featuring my artwork in our group.... The Niche! 12/20/2019
Reid Callaway
Thank you Tatiana Travelways for featuring my artwork in our group…Travel Art! 12/15/2019
Reid Callaway
Thank you Frozen in Time for featuring my artwork in our group..... Your Very Best Photograph! 12/2/2019