Nightmare on Peachtree - The Winecoff Hotel Fire, Atlanta Georgia

In this chilling episode of Scary Savannah and Beyond, Crystal and Brett uncover the haunting history of Atlanta's Ellis Hotel, site of the 1946 Winecoff Hotel fire—the deadliest hotel fire in U.S. history, claiming 119 lives. Once touted as "absolutely fireproof," the 15-story landmark became a death trap, sparking nationwide fire safety reforms. We explore the tragedy's unforgettable stories, from heroic rescues to Pulitzer Prize-winning photographs, and the lingering paranormal activity—phantom screams, vanishing figures, smoke alarms at 2:48 a.m., and ghostly faces in the windows. Join us as we blend true crime, history, and ghost lore in a gripping journey through one of Georgia's most infamous and haunted locations. Find us on the web: https://www.scarysavannahandbeyond.com Please leave us a 5 star review, and we'll read it on air! You can find a link to do this on our webpage, just click on the links tab. If you do, send us a message through the contact form on our webpage, let us know, and we'll send you some free Scary Savannah stickers! Give us a call and leave a voicemail about a story idea or a message for the podcast (we'll play it on the show!) ph. 912-406-2899 Get some goods at our awesome merch store! https://scarysavannahandbeyond-shop.fourthwall.com Visit us on social media: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/scarysavannah Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scarysavannah Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scarysavannah Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@scarysavannah