Witham, Stuart, House
Also known as: Witham-Clark House
Why it's listed
Set on a gently rising knoll in Atlanta's Peachtree Heights area, this red brick, hip-roofed mansion was designed by architect Neel Reid in 1923 and finished by contractor J. S. Collins by 1926. Its two-and-one-half-story central block has recessed side wings forming a U-shaped plan, with stone quoins, three pyramidal dormers and a broken-pedimented front doorway. Inside are more than sixteen main rooms, oak floors, ten-foot ceilings, and service areas that still hold a working servants' call system and original porcelain fixtures. Behind the house stand a brick guest house and garage linked to the main house by a boxwood and stone-walled garden. The house is valued as one of the later works of Reid, principal designer of Hentz, Reid and Adler, whose designs helped define Atlanta's early twentieth century elite neighborhoods. Original owner Stuart Witham, a banker and realty company president, lived here until 1962. The property has remained a family residence throughout its history.
Significance in brief: The nomination presents it as one of the late works of Neel Reid, principal designer of the Atlanta firm Hentz, Reid and Adler, whose work shaped Atlanta's early twentieth century elite neighborhoods. It is described as a twentieth century version of a Georgian "Westover" mansion with inventive, non-pattern-book details and a carefully considered relationship to its grounds. It also remains a residence, as originally intended.
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 78000986, listed December 22, 1978. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 2922 Andrews Dr., NW, Atlanta |
|---|---|
| County | Fulton County |
| Listed | December 22, 1978 |
| Reference number | 78000986 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1923-1926 |
| Architect / builder | Neel Reid, Architect; local contractor J. S. Collins |
| Architectural style | Neo-Georgian |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | State |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Described as in excellent condition and still used as a private residence, as originally built. |
| Acreage | 1.9 |
| Coordinates | 33.83515, -84.39306 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary for a privately owned home: it does not by itself restrict what an owner may do with their own money, and it does not require public access. Restrictions come from local landmark or historic-district ordinances, which are separate (how they differ).
Owner-occupied houses are not eligible for the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit, which applies to income-producing buildings, but many states offer credits for homeowners. Listing also opens the door to preservation easements and to buying a plaque. Start with what listing means for homeowners, renovating a listed house and selling one.
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 78000986.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q134330062
- This listing as JSON
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