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First African Baptist Church Celebrates 200 Yrs
The historic First African Baptist Church in Darien, Georgia was founded in 1822 and they are close to celebrating 200 years! The present building was constructed in 1868 and is a replica of the original building contstructed here in 1834 that was lost to a fire. Those beautiful stained glass windows on the front are…
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Savannah Cotton Exchange
This is one of the most gorgeous buildings in Savannah, I think. The Savannah Cotton Exchange was built in 1886 and was one of the first major buildings to be constructed over a public street. It was built during a time when Savannah was ranked first as a cotton seaport on the Atlanic and second…
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Twin Victorians in Savannah
Here’s another Savannah looker! This is a twinsie to the Dickinson-Exley House on West Duffy Street and was built in 1891. It’s full of historic architectural elements and that conical towered roof is my favorite!
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Little White Church in Darien, GA
This little white church has quite the history in Darien, Georgia. It’s located on the beautiful Vernon Square. Methodism spread quickly throughout Georgia after John Wesley spent some time here among the Scots in 1737. In 1841, the cornerstone for the Darien Methodist Church was laid. It was set afire twice by Federal troops, but…
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Historic Country Club in Georgia
Here’s a unique one for you today. The Jekyll Island Club was founded in 1886 as a place for members to enjoy hunting and recreation. The club was a thriving place for families and hosted some of the world’s wealthiest including the Rockefellers and Vanderbilts. After World War II, it closed due to difficulties. The…
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Historic Home Now SCAD Offices
Clinard Hall – Circa 1872 Once a private home, this beautiful Italianate mansion now houses administrative offices for SCAD.
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Oldest Home in Savannah, GA
Arrrrrrrrrgh Matey! I couldn’t feature homes in Savannah without eventually sharing this one! The oldest standing house in Savannah and possibly the oldest in the entire state of Georgia is The Herb House. Built in 1734, it was home to a gardener who managed a 10 acre plot of gardens. In 1754, it was decided…
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Whitaker Street Home in Savannah
This gorgeous girl is on Whitaker Street in Savannah’s South Historic District. Built in 1886, it’s been the offices of Frederic C. Beil Publisher since 1993. Isn’t she a beaut?!
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Historic Lodge in Savannah
This beautiful building is the Oglethorpe Lodge in Savannah, Georgia. It was named for the English founder of Georgia, James Oglethorpe. Built in 1853, it’s now upscale vacation accomodations in a prime location in Savannah! Right across the main road from River Street.
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Amethyst Garden Inn
This is the beautiful Amethyst Garden Inn in Savannah. It was built in 1888 for $10,000 by Tomlinson Johnson and his wife, Emma. It has twelve fireplaces! Today, it’s a charming inn rich with history and seems like a lovely place to stay if you’re visiting Savannah!
