National Register of Historic Places

Rhodes Memorial Hall

Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
Listed
March 1, 1974
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
74000678

About this property

Rhodes Memorial Hall, commonly known as Rhodes Hall, is a historic house located in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. It was built as the home of furniture magnate Amos Giles Rhodes, proprietor of Atlanta-based Rhodes Furniture. The Romanesque Revival house occupies a prominent location on Peachtree Street, the main street of Atlanta, and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. It is open to the public and has been the home of The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation since 1983.

Location

1516 Peachtree St.
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
33.79592, -84.38820

Categories

INDUSTRYARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Battles

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1864Civil War
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2 mi
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When was Rhodes Memorial Hall listed on the National Register?

Rhodes Memorial Hall was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 1, 1974.

What type of historic resource is Rhodes Memorial Hall?

Rhodes Memorial Hall is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Rhodes Memorial Hall?

The period of significance for Rhodes Memorial Hall is recorded as the industrial era.

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