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This home on Atlanta's Peachtree Road was the Georgia Governor's Mansion from 1923-25. The 1870 Governor's mansion had f
The Georgia TrustSeptember 24, 2026

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This home on Atlanta's Peachtree Road was the Georgia Governor's Mansion from 1923-25.

The 1870 Governor's mansion had fallen into disrepair and was demolished in 1923. Newly elected Governor Clifford Walker of Monroe, Georgia leased the furnished house for a 2-year period. This was Georgia's Executive residence until the "new" Georgia Governor's Mansion, located in Ansley Park was ready for occupancy in 1925. This home on Peachtree Road was on a large lot, with extensive gardens in the back. It was located just north of 26th St on the west side of Peachtree. Designed in 1912 by Neel Reid, the home was purchased in 1917 by William Walker and Shatteen "Chattie" Brookes. She immediately named the house Villa Chatteena, and owned this house for over 40 years. The house was demolished in the early 1960s. Architectural elements were salvaged and reused in a new home that was designed by James Means. 1917 and 1923 photos courtesy of AJC collections at GSU. Additional photo courtesy December 1917 Architectural Record. #atlantahistory #georgiahistory #funfact #governorsmansion #exploregeorgia #oldhouse #neelreid #didyouknow
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