Unique Harmony
Today, Savannah's
architecture blends harmoniously with the city's plan and
lush vegetation to create an unique harmonious relationship
between man and nature even within a densely urban environment.
The
city's residential architecture spans a spectrum from utilitarian
to ornate. |
A Vital Architectural
History Book
A wide range of
architectural styles are represented in Savannah. Both
public buildings and private homes provide sterling examples
of our architectural heritage.
"A viable
historic city is the best gift a community can give to
itself and civilization."
--
Roulhac Toledano
The National Trust Guide to Savannah
First
Victory
Successful
efforts to save the Davenport House by the Historic
Savannah Foundation in the mid-1950s marked the first real
victory in Savannah's struggle to save its historic architecture.
From 1933 to 1956, 13 of the 56 major hsitoric lanndmarks
listed by the Historic American Buildings Survey had been
demolished.
Unfinished
Success
Much work
still remains. Although many of the city's historic structures
have been preserved, many properties still await the care
necessary for survival. This is particulary true in the
Victorian districts south of the original city.
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Spanning Centuries
Savannah's
architecture reflects the trends of the times in an accessible scale.
Davenport House |
