This aerial view shows the new terminal for the Atlanta Municipal Airport.  Known as the "temporary terminal," it opened in 1948 and was used until a new facility was opened in 1961.

Date:   1948

GSU FILE:    LBCB042-059a

TOP PHOTO COURTESY SPECIAL COLLECTIONS DEPT, PULLEN LIBRARY, GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY

The back of the postcard reads: "Atlanta's Temporary Passenger Terminal.  The ticket counter, 200 feet in length, is the world's longest.  The spacious lobby, women's lounge, snack bar, barber shop, gift shop, observation platform and covered walkways provide all passenger comforts.  The Peachtree Room, newest in the chain of famous Dobbs House Restaurants, offers 24 hour service."