Capitol View

Capitol View is a small community in southwest Atlanta that was named for its excellent view of the Georgia State Capitol building. Its boundaries include Metropolitan Parkway to the east, Lee Street to the west, and the Beltline to the north. On the south, the border follows Arden Street, Deckner Avenue, and Perkerson Park. Capitol View was originally part of a large tract of farmland owned by number of people including the Shannon and Deckner families. During the early 1910s, many people started to settle in the area, although the region was still dominated by farms and pasture. There were no paved roads, no electric lights, and no sewers. Realtor William D. Beatie sped the development of the neighborhood when he created a...