A considerable portion of the houses in this street were built by W.H.C. Reid in 1908 and 1909. He was a partner in the firm of Jamieson & Reid, wholesale grocers, and named the street after himself. (Belfast Street Names. John J. Marshall)
"Submitted memorial signed by 50 owners and occupiers of property in Reid Street, requesting that the name of that street be changed to Castlereagh Gardens or other suitable alternative. The further consideration of the matter was deferred pending the views of all the owners of property being ascertained". (16th February 1932).
Adverting to this Committee's minute of 16th February last on the above-named subject, the City Surveyor reported that he had addressed an enquiry to the 27 owners of property in Reid Street with a view to ascertaining their views on the proposed change of name of that street, but, while 16 owners were in favour of the proposed change, 10 were not in favour of it, and as under Section 21 of the Public Health Acts Amendment Act 1907, two-thirds of owners of property must agree before the name of any thoroughfare can be changed, the requisite number were not in favour of the change. Resolved - That action be not taken in the matter. (12th April 1932).