The 9 Most Haunting Stadiums Built for the Olympics That Time Forgot

The Lingering Shadows of Atlanta's 1996 Centennial Games

The 1996 Atlanta Olympics marked the centennial of the modern Games and were celebrated as a triumph of American enterprise and innovation. However, several venues constructed for the event have since been abandoned or repurposed beyond recognition. The Georgia Dome, once a bustling hub of activity, was demolished to make way for new developments. This section explores the transient nature of Olympic infrastructure in a rapidly changing urban landscape, highlighting the impermanence of these grand projects and the challenges cities face in preserving the legacy of such monumental events amidst evolving urban priorities.