Candler Field Museum


The Candler Field Museum was a non-profit venture to recreate the Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport as it appeared in the 1920s and 1930s. It was located in Williamson, Georgia, at Peach State Airport. Founded in March 2005 as Candler Field Museum, Inc., it featured one complete building, several aircraft and vehicles, and a large collection of an era and general aeronautical memorabilia. The museum closed in February 2021.

History

In 2005, retired pilot Ronald Alexander bought Peach State Airport. In March 2004, he founded Candler Field Museum, Inc., a 501 organization with the purpose to recreate the old Atlanta airport. In September 2008, the first building was completed; as of October 2014, it was open to the public. The museum closed in February 2021.

Collection

Several aircraft were kept at the museum, including a 1917 Curtiss JN-4, a 1928 Curtiss Robin, a 1930 6L Stearman, a 1940 Douglas DC-3A, a 1941 PT-17 Stearman, and a Waco YMF-5. The Museum also kept vintage vehicles, including Ford Model A's, Model T's, and a 1909 Sear's. All museum machines were in running condition, as, in the owner's words, anything that does not run "will be hung from the ceiling."
The museum's Waco biplane was also used to provide biplane rides for a fee. For the use of museum members was a library, well stocked with aviation-themed books, magazines, and photographs.

Affiliates

Candler Field Museum was affiliated with or supported the following: