10/17/2025
Built in 1904 for the founder of Rhodes Furniture, Rhodes Hall has been an Atlanta landmark for generations. When designing the blueprints for where he and his wife were to spend eternity, millionaire furniture tycoon Amos Giles Rhodes spared no expense. Rhodes ordered his new abode to be carved with granite harvested from the ominously named Stone Mountain and to top it off, Rhodes also outfitted the home with some 300 light bulbs, giving it the appearance of a glittering fortress made of stars. The home is formidable, with sweeping stone archways, immaculate landscaping, a windowed turret that looks as though it was plucked straight from the middle ages. Amos and his wife Amanda moved into the estate in 1904 and quickly began filling it with rare and expensive furniture. The interior is lavishly decorated, featuring ornately carved, throne-like chairs, golden chandeliers, massive four-poster beds, and a fleet of stone angels keeping watch. Creepiest of all, the Rhodes installed a sprawling stained-glass mural depicting the rise of the Confederacy. The mural stretches across three panels and features a portrait of Nathan Bedford Forest, former Grand Wizard of the K*K. Amos and Amanda were beyond thrilled with their new home, and referred to it only as “the dream.” In 1927, Amanda passed away inside the house and was shortly joined by her husband in 1928. Unfortunately, neither were able to truly say “goodbye” to the house and rumor has it they can both be spotted cleaning and washing those Confederate windows.