Rhodes–Haverty Building

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.

Rhodes–Haverty Building
Rhodes–Haverty Building in 2012
Location134 Peachtree Street NW
Atlanta, Georgia
Built1929
ArchitectPringle & Smith; Southern Ferro Concrete Co.
Architectural styleRomanesque, Skyscraper
NRHP reference No.79000725
Significant dates
Added to NRHPJanuary 19, 1979
Designated ALBOctober 23, 1989

The building was converted from office use in 1995-1996 to become a Marriott Residence Inn, the Residence Inn Atlanta Downtown.

The building and the district are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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