Atkins Park District (Additional Documentation)
Why it's listed
Atkins Park is a planned suburban neighborhood in Atlanta, laid out in 1912-13 by developer Edwin Wiley Grove with civil engineer Knox T. Thomas as designer. Three parallel streets run between North Highland Avenue and Briarcliff Road, with service alleys behind the lots and a paved walkway cutting across the blocks toward the trolley line on Ponce de Leon Avenue. Low stone walls with gateposts mark the east and west edges. Most houses are one- and two-story single-family homes built between 1912 and the early 1930s in Georgian Revival, Craftsman, Spanish Mission, Tudor Revival and Prairie styles, many by local builders H.W. Nichols, J.E. Kerr and G.D. Norris. Deed restrictions governed house size, value and setbacks, giving the area a consistent character. It was listed for its planning, architecture, landscaping and its role as home to Atlanta's early twentieth century middle-class businessmen and professionals. The boundary was extended south to include lots along Ponce de Leon Avenue.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues Atkins Park is an excellent, intact example of an early twentieth century planned suburb with period revival and progressive house styles in a landscaped setting. It is significant for community planning, architecture, landscape architecture and local history. It was home to middle-class businessmen and professionals who contributed to Atlanta's growth as a major city.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 82004619, listed August 30, 1982. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | St. Augustine St., St. Charles, and St. Louis Pls. between N. Highland Ave. and Briarcliff Rd., Atlanta |
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| County | Fulton County |
| Listed | August 30, 1982 |
| Reference number | 82004619 |
| Resource type | District |
| Period of significance | 1912/1913-1920 |
| Architect / builder | Edwin Wiley Grove, developer; Knox T. Thomas, civil engineer; H.W. Nichols (Nicholes), J.E. Kerr, G. D. Norris, et.al., builders |
| Architectural style | Georgian Revival, Bungalow/Craftsman, Spanish Mission, Tudor Revival, Prairie, and eclectic interpretations |
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| Areas of significance | Community Planning and Development, Landscape Architecture, Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Occupied, mainly private residences; good condition with very few intrusions or drastically altered buildings. |
| Acreage | 27 |
| Coordinates | 33.77531, -84.35035 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
This is a historic district. Buildings within its boundary are either contributing (they add to the district's significance) or non-contributing. Owners of contributing income-producing buildings can claim the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit; homeowners should look at state credits. National Register districts impose no design review by themselves; a local historic district ordinance, if one exists, does (the difference explained).
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 82004619.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q4815894
- This listing as JSON
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