William Perrin Nicolson House / Historic Midtown, Atlanta

In 1891, a love story unfolded that would result in the creation of a masterpiece. William Perrin Nicolson, a man of great wealth and taste, commissioned the renowned architect Walter T. Downing to design a home for his beloved bride, Carolyn Crane. Downing, known for his distinctive style and eclectic designs, poured his heart and soul into the project, resulting in an impressive display of Colonial Revival architecture.

Over the years, the William Perrin Nicolson House has stood as a testament to the enduring beauty of its time, surviving natural disasters to become a true Atlanta landmark. In fact, its rarity and historical significance have earned it a coveted place on the National Register of Historic Places, as well as the distinction of being a City of Atlanta Landmark Building and Site.

One reason for its listing is that it is now a relatively rare surviving example of W.T. Downing's residential work, being one of only five of his houses in Atlanta still extant, and it is the only one reflecting the distinctive style that he developed in his designs commissioned in the 1890s.