Meadow Nook, Greek Revival house in East Lake, Atlanta, US
Meadow Nook stands at 2420 Alston Drive, displaying symmetrical shapes, columns, and large porches characteristic of Greek Revival residential architecture.
Built in 1856, this antebellum residence belonged to Lt. Col. Robert Augustus Alston, a journalist who exposed the convict labor leasing system before his murder in 1879.
The property represents one of only three antebellum homes maintaining their original locations within Atlanta's city limits, reflecting pre-Civil War architectural preferences.
The National Register of Historic Places listed property occupies 0.5 acres at coordinates 33.7458, -84.3077 in DeKalb County, Atlanta.
Robert Alston's investigations into the convict labor system led to his death at the Georgia State Capitol, connecting this residence to social reform movements.
Location: Atlanta
Architectural style: Greek Revival architecture
Address: 2420 Alston Drive
GPS coordinates: 33.74580,-84.30770
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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