Historic Atlanta Church Building Among 2026 Georgia Places in Peril

Egleston Hall on the campus of All Saints' Episcopal Church faces uncertain future, risks demolition

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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A historic Midtown Atlanta church building, Egleston Hall on the campus of All Saints' Episcopal Church, has been named one of the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation's 10 Places in Peril for 2026. The nonprofit says the 1918 Gothic Revival building, which has served as a community hub for over a century, now faces an uncertain future and risks being demolished.

Why it matters

Egleston Hall is an important example of early church-sponsored educational architecture and a contributing element of the historic All Saints' campus. The building has also played a significant role in Atlanta's musical history, serving as a recording studio for famous acts like The Carter Family and Blind Willie McTell.

The details

Construction on Egleston Hall was completed in 1918, and the building has a unique horseshoe-shaped plan that reflects the Akron Plan, a once-popular religious building design. The hall has served as the home to the church's clergy and program staff offices, parish library, archives, and music suite. However, construction on a neighboring property has left the hall's stability impacted, leading the Georgia Trust to include it on the 2026 Places in Peril list.

  • Egleston Hall was completed in 1918.
  • The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation has named Egleston Hall one of the 10 Places in Peril for 2026.

The players

Egleston Hall

A historic Gothic Revival church building on the campus of All Saints' Episcopal Church in Midtown Atlanta, built in 1918 and featuring a unique horseshoe-shaped plan.

All Saints' Episcopal Church

A church in Midtown Atlanta that has owned and operated Egleston Hall for over a century, using it as a community hub and home to various church offices and programs.

Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation

A nonprofit organization that has named Egleston Hall one of the 10 Places in Peril for 2026, citing the building's uncertain future and risk of demolition.

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The takeaway

The inclusion of Egleston Hall on the Georgia Trust's Places in Peril list highlights the ongoing challenge of preserving historic buildings in rapidly changing urban environments. As development pressures mount, community efforts to protect and repurpose significant structures like Egleston Hall will be crucial in maintaining Atlanta's architectural and cultural heritage.