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Get out and see a Movie: AMC North Dekalb Mall & The Plaza Theatre

Tuesday, March 11, 2008

Decatur, GA. circa 1940's

The building on the right corner is Scott's Pharmacy at Sycamore and McDonough. Look close at the bulildings on the left and you can see The Decatur Theatre. Photo taken from the steps of The Old Court House.
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