Building Atlanta: The Story of Herman J. Russell
Building his legacy in the Atlanta skyline – the triumphs of Herman J. Russell
February 16, 2020
53 min
✓ Released 2448 days ago
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Herman J. Russell, born in the Jim Crow-era South, built one of the oldest and largest black-owned construction and real estate firms in the country. Since the 1960s, his company has helped shape Atlanta’s skyline, including work on the National Center for Civil and Human Rights, Mercedes Benz Stadium, State Farm Arena and many more.
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Status: Released
Director: David Hughes Duke
Runtime: 53 min
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Herman J. Russell
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