Peachtree Christian Church
Why it's listed
Peachtree Christian Church, at 1580 Peachtree Street in Atlanta, is a red-brick Gothic church with limestone corner quoining and limestone-framed openings. Its sanctuary, bell tower, chapel and education wing sit on land given by furniture dealer Amos G. Rhodes, who paid for the building and died in 1928, just before its completion and dedication. Architect Charles H. Hopson, an English-born Atlanta designer known for churches and a member of the congregation, laid out the nave on the historic Gothic plan, with a vaulted ceiling, side aisles and arched windows. More than half of the nave wall space is stained glass, handmade by William Glasby of London over about twenty-five years, and the collection is described as unusually unified in style. The congregation belongs to the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), a smaller denomination in Georgia. A chapel was added in 1949 and an education wing in 1964, with few other changes.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues it is a fine example of a twentieth-century Gothic church, with a traditional Gothic plan, vaulted ceiling, side aisles and arched windows. It is also the work of Charles H. Hopson, an Atlanta church architect, and holds a large collection of stained glass by William Glasby of England. It is significant in religion as a congregation of the Christian Church, one of Georgia's smaller denominations.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 84001082, listed May 17, 1984. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 1580 Peachtree St. NW, Atlanta |
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| County | Fulton County |
| Listed | May 17, 1984 |
| Reference number | 84001082 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1900- |
| Architect / builder | Charles H. Hopson (architect) |
| Architectural style | Gothic |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Art, Architecture, Religion |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Occupied and in use as a church; condition listed as excellent, with minimal changes since construction. |
| Acreage | 5 |
| Coordinates | 33.79694, -84.38947 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
Religious properties are listed for their architectural or historical significance, not their religious use. Listing is honorary and does not restrict the congregation's use of the building. The federal rehabilitation credit is generally unavailable unless part of the building is income-producing; some state programmes and preservation grants do cover religious buildings. Federal funding or permits trigger Section 106 review.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 84001082.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q126721556
- This listing as JSON
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