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Article: Preparations of Olympic proportions. (Atlanta centennial Olympic games)(includes related article)
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- Wood & Wood Products
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- March 1, 1996
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CopyrightCOPYRIGHT 1996 Vance Publishing Corp. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)
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Wood will play a starring role in the Centennial Olympic Games taking place duly 19-Aug. 4 in Atlanta. WOOD & WOOD PRODUCTS looks at some of the wood projects and products related to the international athletic competition.
Beginning only 18 days after the closing ceremonies of the Centennial Olympic Games take place in Atlanta's new 85,000-seat Olympic Stadium, the 1996 International Woodworking Machinery & Furniture Supply Fair (Aug. 2225), promises to be a drastic departure from past IWFs in both atmosphere and ambiance. Since Sept 8, 1990 (the date Atlanta was chosen over sentimental favorite Athens, Greece, to host this summer's Olympic Games) the city has ...