National Register of Historic Places

Rhodes-Haverty Building

Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
Listed
January 19, 1979
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
79000725

About this property

The historic 21-story Rhodes–Haverty Building was, at the time of its construction in 1929, the tallest building in Atlanta, Georgia. Designed by Atlanta architects Pringle and Smith, the building was built by furniture magnates A. G. Rhodes of Rhodes Furniture and J. J. Haverty of Havertys. It remained the tallest building in Atlanta until 1954. The National Register of Historic Places listed the building in 1979. The building was converted from office use in 1995-1996 to become a Marriott Residence Inn, the Residence Inn Atlanta Downtown.

Location

134 Peachtree St., NW
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
33.75724, -84.38798

Categories

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Sources

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When was Rhodes-Haverty Building listed on the National Register?

Rhodes-Haverty Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 19, 1979.

What type of historic resource is Rhodes-Haverty Building?

Rhodes-Haverty Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Rhodes-Haverty Building?

The period of significance for Rhodes-Haverty Building is recorded as the industrial era.

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