Neel Reid
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Joseph Neel Reid also referred to as J. Neel Reid or Neel Reid, was a prominent architect in Atlanta, Georgia
in the early 20th century for his firm Hentz, Reid and Adler.
Reid was born in Jacksonville
, Alabama
, in 1885. He moved to Macon
, Georgia
,with his family in 1890. After an apprenticeship with architect Curran Ellis, Reid moved to Atlanta to continue his career at the suggestion of his mentor. Reid specialized in fine residential structures but also designed the 1908 Atlanta (Amtrak station)
and the Scottish Rite
Children's Hospital in Oakhurst
. A three story apartment building he designed on the south side of 7th St between Peachtree and Juniper is being renovated in a large construction project on that block as of 2006. Other examples of Reid's industrial designs include the Haas-Howell Building (circa 1920) in Atlanta's Fairlie-Poplar
district and the Scottish Rite Convalescent Hospital for Crippled Children (Circa 1918 - now known as The Solarium at Historic Scottish Rite) in Decatur
. The Henry B. Tompkins House
(circa 1922) in Atlanta was designed by Reid.
In his later years, Reid lived in Mimosa Hall (built by Major John Dunwoody circa 1840) in Roswell
which he bought in 1916 and extensively renovated including designing the gardens. Other Reid projects in Roswell include the front entrance of the Foster House and the design and build of the Brantley-Newton House. In Athens, Georgia
, Reid's work can be seen in the James White House on Prince Avenue, circa 1923, which is the present day Delta Tau Delta
fraternity house. Reid also designed the current home of the Polk County Historical Society (originally the Hawkes Children's Library circa 1921) in Cedartown, Georgia
.
Reid died of brain cancer on February 14, 1926, at the age of 40 and was buried in Rose Hill Cemetery in Macon, Georgia
.
Buildings designed by Reid which survive and are listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places
include:
And in conjunction with partners as Hentz, Reid and Adler:
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
in the early 20th century for his firm Hentz, Reid and Adler.
Jacksonville, Alabama
Jacksonville is a city in Calhoun County, Alabama, United States. which is a 49% increase since 2000. It is included in the Anniston-Oxford Metropolitan Statistical Area...
, Alabama
Alabama
Alabama is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States. It is bordered by Tennessee to the north, Georgia to the east, Florida and the Gulf of Mexico to the south, and Mississippi to the west. Alabama ranks 30th in total land area and ranks second in the size of its inland...
, in 1885. He moved to Macon
Macon, Georgia
Macon is a city located in central Georgia, US. Founded at the fall line of the Ocmulgee River, it is part of the Macon metropolitan area, and the county seat of Bibb County. A small portion of the city extends into Jones County. Macon is the biggest city in central Georgia...
, Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
,with his family in 1890. After an apprenticeship with architect Curran Ellis, Reid moved to Atlanta to continue his career at the suggestion of his mentor. Reid specialized in fine residential structures but also designed the 1908 Atlanta (Amtrak station)
Atlanta (Amtrak station)
The Atlanta Amtrak Station, located in Atlanta, Georgia, United States, is served by the Crescent passenger train. The street address is 1688 Peachtree Street, in the Brookwood section of town between Buckhead and Midtown....
and the Scottish Rite
Scottish Rite
The Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry , commonly known as simply the Scottish Rite, is one of several Rites of the worldwide fraternity known as Freemasonry...
Children's Hospital in Oakhurst
Oakhurst, Georgia
Oakhurst is a historic neighborhood in the southwest corner of Decatur, Georgia, a suburb of Atlanta, Georgia. It is located south of downtown Decatur and approximately six miles east of downtown Atlanta. Oakhurst primarily consists of residences built in early 20th Century and neighborhood...
. A three story apartment building he designed on the south side of 7th St between Peachtree and Juniper is being renovated in a large construction project on that block as of 2006. Other examples of Reid's industrial designs include the Haas-Howell Building (circa 1920) in Atlanta's Fairlie-Poplar
Fairlie-Poplar
The Fairlie-Poplar Historic District is part of the central business district in downtown Atlanta. It is named for the two streets that cross at its center, northeast-only Fairlie and southeast-only Poplar. Fairlie-Poplar is immediately north of Five Points, the definitive centerpoint and...
district and the Scottish Rite Convalescent Hospital for Crippled Children (Circa 1918 - now known as The Solarium at Historic Scottish Rite) in Decatur
Decatur, Georgia
Decatur is a city in, and county seat of, DeKalb County, Georgia, United States. With a population of 19,335 in the 2010 census, the city is sometimes assumed to be larger since multiple zip codes in unincorporated DeKalb County bear the Decatur name...
. The Henry B. Tompkins House
Henry B. Tompkins House
The Henry B. Tompkins House is a historic home in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Built in 1922, it was designed by Neel Reid and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places....
(circa 1922) in Atlanta was designed by Reid.
In his later years, Reid lived in Mimosa Hall (built by Major John Dunwoody circa 1840) in Roswell
Roswell, Georgia
Roswell is a city located in northern Fulton County; it is a suburb of northern Atlanta, Georgia, United States. The 2010 Census population was 88,346. It is the eighth largest city in Georgia...
which he bought in 1916 and extensively renovated including designing the gardens. Other Reid projects in Roswell include the front entrance of the Foster House and the design and build of the Brantley-Newton House. In Athens, Georgia
Athens, Georgia
Athens-Clarke County is a consolidated city–county in U.S. state of Georgia, in the northeastern part of the state, comprising the former City of Athens proper and Clarke County. The University of Georgia is located in this college town and is responsible for the initial growth of the city...
, Reid's work can be seen in the James White House on Prince Avenue, circa 1923, which is the present day Delta Tau Delta
Delta Tau Delta
Delta Tau Delta is a U.S.-based international secret letter college fraternity. Delta Tau Delta was founded in 1858 at Bethany College, Bethany, Virginia, . It currently has around 125 student chapters nationwide, as well as more than 25 regional alumni groups. Its national community service...
fraternity house. Reid also designed the current home of the Polk County Historical Society (originally the Hawkes Children's Library circa 1921) in Cedartown, Georgia
Cedartown, Georgia
Cedartown is a city in Polk County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 9,750. The city is the county seat of Polk County...
.
Reid died of brain cancer on February 14, 1926, at the age of 40 and was buried in Rose Hill Cemetery in Macon, Georgia
Macon, Georgia
Macon is a city located in central Georgia, US. Founded at the fall line of the Ocmulgee River, it is part of the Macon metropolitan area, and the county seat of Bibb County. A small portion of the city extends into Jones County. Macon is the biggest city in central Georgia...
.
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
include:
- Alexander Hotel (St. Petersburg, Florida), 535 Central Ave. St. Petersburg FL Reid,Neel
- Ansley Park Historic District, Ansley Park and environs Atlanta GA Reid,Neel
- Hawkes Library, 210 S. 6th St. Griffin GA Reid,Neel
- Scottish Rite Hospital for Crippled Children, 321 W. Hill St. Decatur GA Reid,Neel
- One or more buildings in Whitlock Avenue Historic District, Roughly bounded by McCord St., Oakmont St., Whitlock Ave., Powder Springs Rd., Trammel St., Maxwell Ave., and Hazel St. Marietta GA Reid,Neel
- Stuart Witham House, 2922 Andrews Dr., NW Atlanta GA Reid,Neel
- One or more buildings in Conyers Residential Historic DistrictConyers Residential Historic DistrictThe Conyers Residential Historic District is a historic district whose development dates from 1840. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990....
, NW of the central business district, roughly along Main St., Milstead Ave., and Railroad St. Conyers GA Reid,Neil
And in conjunction with partners as Hentz, Reid and Adler:
- St. George's Episcopal Church (Griffin, Georgia), 132 N. Tenth St., Griffin, GA, by Hentz, Reid, and Adler
- Henry B. Tompkins HouseHenry B. Tompkins HouseThe Henry B. Tompkins House is a historic home in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Built in 1922, it was designed by Neel Reid and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places....
, 125 W. Wesley Rd., NW. Atlanta GA, by Hentz,Reid & Adler - Villa Albicini, 150 Tucker Rd., Macon GA, by Hentz,Reid & Adler
- Hawkes Children's Library, N. College St., Cedartown GA, by Hentz,Reid & Adler
- Robert E. Dismukes, Sr., House, 1617 Summit Dr., Columbus GA, by Hentz,Reid & Adler
- 310 West Church Street Apartments310 West Church Street ApartmentsThe 310 West Church Street Apartments, also known as the Ambassador Hotel, is a historic building located at 420 North Julia Street in Jacksonville, Florida, United States. On April 7, 1983, it was added to the U.S...
, 420 N. Julia St., Jacksonville FL, by Hentz,Reid & Adler, which later became the Ambassador Hotel