Neel Reid
1885–1926 (age 41)
architect
Biography
Neel Reid was an architect whose elegant designs helped shape the dignified architectural landscape of the early 20th century South. His mastery of proportion, detail, and tradition created homes and public spaces that evoked both grandeur and comfort.
Known for mentoring young talent and practicing with humility, Reid is celebrated for the balance he brought between artistry and utility. His influence endures through the buildings and communities he helped envision, commemorated at Rose Hill Cemetery.