Capitol View Neighborhood Association

History of Capitol View

The Beginning

Named because of its excellent view of the dome of the state capitol, Capitol View was developed by W.D. Beatie in the early 1900s. The area was still farmland, located just three miles from Five Points, until the trolley line was extended south from Whitehall Street on Stewart Avenue (Metropolitan Parkway), turning west on Dill Street. Once quick transportation into downtown was available, subdividing and suburban housing weren't far behind.

Founding Fathers

The founding fathers of Capitol View include Charles W. Dill, Andrew P. Stewart, John Shannon, and Frederick G. Deckner and all have streets named after them. The Deckners were a family of trucker farmers; their Queen Anne home, which pre-date the Capitol View subdivison, has survived and is located on Stewart Avenue (Metropolitan
Parkway).

Housing

The first houses in the Capitol View development date back to 1910. Most of the area's Victorian and Craftsman bungalows were built between 1915 and 1925 making Capitol View one of Atlanta's oldest neighborhoods.