Meadow Nook

Meadow Nook is a residential house in the East Lake neighborhood, built in 1856 and displaying Greek Revival features with symmetrical facade, columns, and broad porches. The building sits on half an acre and is listed as a historic property.

The building was constructed in the period before the Civil War and served as the residence of Robert Augustus Alston, a 19th-century journalist. Alston became known for his investigation of abuses within the prison system, working in a controversial era of American history.

The house displays the neoclassical style choices favored by affluent residents in the 19th century, with its symmetrical facade and column-supported porches. The architecture reflects the way people of means lived during that era.

The property is located in east Atlanta and can be viewed from public streets as it sits within a residential neighborhood. Visitors should respect the area and not enter without permission, as it remains a private residence.

The property is one of only three buildings from the antebellum period that still stand at their original locations within Atlanta's city limits. This preservation makes it a rare window into the early urban history of the region.