THE HISTORY OF 190 WALKER STREET
Snake Nation
1911
By the end of the 19th century, the intersection of Walker and Stonewall streets was part of an established residential suburb
of Atlanta with no official name, but referred to by Atlanta residents as “Snake Nation”.
The east side of this intersection is the future site of 190 Walker (lots 60 & 58).
Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps | 1911
Walker Street shifts from residential to commercial
1912-1915
The Southern Railway spur is built behind the residential houses on Walker Street, west of Bradberry Street.
This spur would eventually become part of the
Seaboard Air Line Railway connecting all major cities on the east coast.
1926
Lots 60-70 Walker Street SW are occupied by Burgess Coal Company and Arthur G. Cosby Wood Yard, supplying coal and wood to the neighborhood residents.
1927
Burgess Coal Company gets a new partner
Brooks & Chutt Wood Yard
Sealy Mattress Company of the Southeast comes to Atlanta
1927
The Atlanta Constitution Sun | August 4, 1927
1927
The Atlanta Journal (Sunday morning edition) | October 9, 1927
1927
Address incorrectly reported as 66 Walker Street.
The Atlanta Constitution Sun (Sunday evening edition) | October 9, 1927
1927
Street numbers are changed citywide in Atlanta. Walker Street lots 58-60 are renumbered to 190-192 Walker Street.
Walker Street and Stonewall Street plat map
1927-1930
U.S. Bedding Company / Sealy Mattress Company of the Southeast occupies the three-story building at 190-192 Walker Street.
The Atlanta Constitution Sun |
February 5, 1928
1927
Massell Realty Company builds manufacturing and warehouse building at 190-192 Walker Street
for U.S. Bedding to make Sealy mattresses for distribution in the southeast United States.
This is the first known photo of the building.
The Massell Realty Company 1927
car parts & pants
1931
Vacant
1936
Vacant
1937-1942
Roswell Company
The Pants Manufacturers
1943
Vacant
1932-1935
Chrysler Motors Parts Distribution
Backdoor to 190 Walker Street
where the Chrysler Motor Parts Corp. lettering
is still visible.
PAPER MANUFACTURING
1944-1949
Knight Brothers Paper Company
The Atlanta Constitution Sun
1950-1955
Sabin Robbins Paper Company
The Atlanta Constitution Sun
October 30, 1949
Venetian Blinds & Furniture
1956-1971
Wright Sales Company, Inc
Venetian Blinds Supply
The Atlanta Constitution
Thursday, November 22, 1956
1972-1973
Vacant
1974-1976
Cagle Furniture Warehouse
1977-1983
Vacant
historic district submission
1983
Survey of neighborhood completed and application for historic district designation submitted.
Castleberry Hill Historic Preservation Study | 1983
1983
Vacant
Walker Street looking north, towards downtown, before trees were planted.
Historic Preservation Study | 1983
Castleberry hill
1984
The neighborhood is named “Castleberry Hill” after a merchant named Daniel Castleberry who opend a shop at the intersection of Peters and Fair streets and purchased the land around the topographical rise
along Walker Street between Fair Street and Stonewall Street in the early 19th century.
It is now officially designated a Historic District in Atlanta.
1983-1991
Ace Lighting Company Inc.
For Sale sign posted on the front of the building (behind the tree) | 1990
Walker Street shifts from commercial to residential
1991-1997
190 Walker Street Apartments
The building is purchased by Walker Street Partners and converted from commercial space to rental living space.
Nine apartments are built mostly on the second and third floors and the first floor is converted into a 14-car garage.
Bird condo installed on the southwest corner of the roof.
1997
190 Walker Street Condominium Association, Inc.
Individual apartments in the building are sold as condo units.
2020
