I had a chance to visit Savannah a couple of years ago and got to tour some of these homes and Tybee Island lighthouse. All of these are worth seeing in this historic city. They transport you to an era of grace and beauty. I hope to visit again.
Jim Williams restored the Davenport house. He chronicled his restoration of it in his book "Jim Williams and his southern home". Shame on you for leaving him out. Although may people only associate him with Mercer House, he owned and restored several Savannah mansions. He had an amazing eye for detail.
I lived in the historic district of Savannah for fifteen years. I loved it! Ive been in almost all of these houses except the Sorrel-Weed house. It was being renovated for the longest time. If you stay at the Kehoe house and awake to a motherly figure tucking you in dont panic, its just old Mrs Kehoe. I worked across the street and one evening a young lady in a nightgown came in because she was there on her honeymoon and it happened to her. She fled the house and made her husband gather all their things while she waited, in a fine dining restaurant, in her nightgown, for him to finish! There are many ghosts there. Mrs Kehoe is friendly.
My friends (the Cohens) lived in the Sorrel-Weed house and beautifully restored much of it. The next owner, who painted it "pumpkin" color & was digging a basement (!!) hopefully didn't destroy it. It was a beautiful home.
Nothing replaces Historic Homes that have their Original Furnishings and Decor. The most exquisite I've ever seen is in Georgia, built by a man named Johnston (I really like this man's story and his Higher Mind), but carries the name, "Hay House" its 2nd and last owner, (it went to Mr Johnston's youngest daughter and her husband for a number of years before being sold). It is breathtaking in its craftsmanship and original state + conservation with restoration as needed. Theres a video of it by the Group that manages the Home and Property.
My husband was born in Savannah his dad grew up not to far from Savannah we love to go and see this beautiful city and have been to all the historic homes many times and stayed in many of the B&B it’s a wonderful city
That was a fantastic video. Thank you so much for showing so many beautiful mansions. I really enjoyed listening to the ladies tell of the history of each home. That architectural details and furnishings were stunning. Just wonderful 😊
I enjoyed that very much! I lived in downtown Savannah for quite a few years, by the Kehoe and Davenport houses. Once a year, on the free museum day, my mom and i would go tour as many of the houses as we could. This brought back memories!
Very interesting! I’ve had a fondness for the South esp Georgia since i was a teen and read books by Frank Yerby & Frank G. Slaughter. Also worked in tobacco with folks from Georgia & the Carolinas & Virginia who came north to Ontario Canada after their tobacco crops were finished. Fascinating history and such beautiful homes and areas. Thank you for posting. 🌺🌺
We really enjoyed this video. It is interesting that no one in any video mentions that The Mansion was a funeral home. My husband and much of his family are from Savannah. Many family member funerals were at (what was) Fox and Weeks funeral home, now The Mansion. I do wonder if anyone would avoid staying there because of that? We would stay there if it weren't so expensive.
Betty here.....I thoroughly enjoyed this video! We hope to visit Savannah this year or next (depending on Covid 19) and now I can plan which mansions to visit. I definitely want to check out the Tybee Island Lighthouse complex, as well. Thank you so much for this lovely video tour! Blessings!
Savannah always been my favorite. Last fall stopped by on our way to Amelia Island. The town was dirty and the smell horrible. More homeless people in the parks which concerned me. So sad and disappointing.
Ever since I read Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil I am dreaming of being able to live there someday....I say live because I really don't see any way I could leave once there...
Ms. Credle offers up a wise perspective in my opinion i.e. the hardship of the times vs. today. No doubt it was much more difficult during the founding of Savannah vs. today. I have been guilty of romanticizing the past because I appreciate the dress, social mores of the period vs. the hectic, politicized world of today. But I also appreciate modern medicine. The lack of makes me emphasize with out forgathers/mothers. Without modern medicine, as the deaths stack up of our children and other family members, you would not be someone smiling in an old photograph.
They are not really telling you how some of these homes came about. Instead of taking the homes away from people who couldn't afford to repair and keep them, they purchased them. All these homes weren't just owned by the rich. The slaves who built them lost their own too. My great-great grandmother home was stolen from her. She use to give slaves a safe haven to live. 😥😥
I have been to the Davenport House. We didn't like the wallpaper or decor either. The homes in Charleston, SC are so much nicer. The city is just nicer and cleaner in general.
Regret that I must disagree completely, , having family going back over 2 centuries in both cities. Charleston is a lovely and charming port city, but lacks the depth and color of Savannah , not to mention the mathematical layout of the amazing garden sculpture Squares. Combined with the longest palm tree avenue causeway over to Tybee Island, the entire area is unique. I grew up near the Juliette Gordon Lowe house and have always considered her one of History's great women I do not recall that cleanliness was ever an issue in either city.
It's such a weird vibe because the city truly is so beautiful, but damn that whole area depended on slave labor. Also, those confederate statues in Forsyth should be put in a museum now. They should have a real museum in Savannah about the Civil War alone, not the small one they have in town.
But that's not the ONLY effort that went into it. Plus, some isn't pointless opulence but that days requirements. Example, we see the fireplaces in every room and "fancy" windows and cut outs as opulence but they didn't have central heat and air. Size of the house, opulence... but we don't house several people and have regular live in visitors like they did in those times. All the kids, well not as many survived. What was, was. Now we see it and recognize all of it, why, and the sacrifices of many to build these cities, and just be with that energy instead of creating blame and problems.
Went there one month ago for the first time. Thought I would like it. Honestly, the whole area was completely ghetto. Very scary. Don't believe me, Google safety issues in Savannah.
My husband is from Savannah. Luckily, he was born to the classof people that lived in these monstrosity, elegant mansions. But 2 blocks over is drugs beyond belief. There s high crime in Savannah, threatening its Beaty and historicallness.
Savannah is so beautiful........a gem among America’s older, more historic cities.
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I had a chance to visit Savannah a couple of years ago and got to tour some of these homes and Tybee Island lighthouse. All of these are worth seeing in this historic city. They transport you to an era of grace and beauty. I hope to visit again.
Jim Williams restored the Davenport house. He chronicled his restoration of it in his book "Jim Williams and his southern home". Shame on you for leaving him out. Although may people only associate him with Mercer House, he owned and restored several Savannah mansions. He had an amazing eye for detail.
Wow! Really?
Truth
I lived in the historic district of Savannah for fifteen years. I loved it! Ive been in almost all of these houses except the Sorrel-Weed house. It was being renovated for the longest time. If you stay at the Kehoe house and awake to a motherly figure tucking you in dont panic, its just old Mrs Kehoe. I worked across the street and one evening a young lady in a nightgown came in because she was there on her honeymoon and it happened to her. She fled the house and made her husband gather all their things while she waited, in a fine dining restaurant, in her nightgown, for him to finish! There are many ghosts there. Mrs Kehoe is friendly.
Sounds like Mrs. Kehoe tryna get freaky!! Hey, I ain’t mad at her!
My friends (the Cohens) lived in the Sorrel-Weed house and beautifully restored much of it. The next owner, who painted it "pumpkin" color & was digging a basement (!!) hopefully didn't destroy it. It was a beautiful home.
Nothing replaces Historic Homes that have their Original Furnishings and Decor. The most exquisite I've ever seen is in Georgia, built by a man named Johnston (I really like this man's story and his Higher Mind), but carries the name, "Hay House" its 2nd and last owner, (it went to Mr Johnston's youngest daughter and her husband for a number of years before being sold).
It is breathtaking in its craftsmanship and original state + conservation with restoration as needed.
Theres a video of it by the Group that manages the Home and Property.
Wish homes could be made like this today... Excellent documentary!
My husband was born in Savannah his dad grew up not to far from Savannah we love to go and see this beautiful city and have been to all the historic homes many times and stayed in many of the B&B it’s a wonderful city
That was a fantastic video. Thank you so much for showing so many beautiful mansions. I really enjoyed listening to the ladies tell of the history of each home. That architectural details and furnishings were stunning. Just wonderful 😊
I enjoyed that very much! I lived in downtown Savannah for quite a few years, by the Kehoe and Davenport houses. Once a year, on the free museum day, my mom and i would go tour as many of the houses as we could. This brought back memories!
Beautiful old House's. Love all this History.❤️❤️
I lived in Savannah for 12 years I loved it .Savannah is a pretty city .I go sometimes to just look around!
I've been there with my husband twice and i'm still in love with the place❤️credit to mr.michael jordan,god bless🙏🏻❤️
Have visited many times and love the beauty and history of these beautiful old mansions
Awesome video, I must visit Savannah, GA. 🤗
Very interesting! I’ve had a fondness for the South esp Georgia since i was a teen and read books by Frank Yerby & Frank G. Slaughter. Also worked in tobacco with folks from Georgia & the Carolinas & Virginia who came north to Ontario Canada after their tobacco crops were finished. Fascinating history and such beautiful homes and areas. Thank you for posting. 🌺🌺
We really enjoyed this video. It is interesting that no one in any video mentions that The Mansion was a funeral home. My husband and much of his family are from Savannah. Many family member funerals were at (what was) Fox and Weeks funeral home, now The Mansion. I do wonder if anyone would avoid staying there because of that? We would stay there if it weren't so expensive.
Very interesting, full of fun facts, plus beautiful homes. Great stuff
I can speak for everyone by saying thankfully you retired basketball and are now making interesting films like this. thanks!
IF YOU EVER GET THE CHANCE TO GO HERE GO . YOU WILL LOVE IT. SAVANNAN IS BEAUTIFUL
Good job Michael! This is beautiful. :)
Nice to hear someone speaking without a regional accent.
Reminds me somewhat of Richmond
Awesome
I live in Georgia. My husband and I visit about once a year. A beautiful historic city.
For reference. $90,000 in 1850 is equivalent to about $3,438,600 in 2022 dollars.
Betty here.....I thoroughly enjoyed this video! We hope to visit Savannah this year or next (depending on Covid 19) and now I can plan which mansions to visit. I definitely want to check out the Tybee Island Lighthouse complex, as well. Thank you so much for this lovely video tour! Blessings!
I truly enjoyed watching this presentation. Thank you so much....e
Savannah always been my favorite. Last fall stopped by on our way to Amelia Island. The town was dirty and the smell horrible. More homeless people in the parks which concerned me. So sad and disappointing.
I never experienced this discomfort, so I'm very sorry that you did. Homelessness does continue to create problems everywhere.
I've vacationed in Savanah twice. Gorgeous and what history! Loved it.
Бесподобно и очень интересно. Саванна прекрасна. Спасибо.
I love the beautiful old houses ln america
spend my honeymoon at the Foley House Inn. It was absolutely a dream come true
I think what he meant to say was if you can afford it you can stay in one of the homes😁
Ever since I read Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil I am dreaming of being able to live there someday....I say live because I really don't see any way I could leave once there...
I lived there twice, work took me there and work took me away.
Ms. Credle offers up a wise perspective in my opinion i.e. the hardship of the times vs. today. No doubt it was much more difficult during the founding of Savannah vs. today. I have been guilty of romanticizing the past because I appreciate the dress, social mores of the period vs. the hectic, politicized world of today. But I also appreciate modern medicine. The lack of makes me emphasize with out forgathers/mothers. Without modern medicine, as the deaths stack up of our children and other family members, you would not be someone smiling in an old photograph.
Where is the Mercer house?
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They are not really telling you how some of these homes came about. Instead of taking the homes away from people who couldn't afford to repair and keep them, they purchased them. All these homes weren't just owned by the rich. The slaves who built them lost their own too. My great-great grandmother home was stolen from her. She use to give slaves a safe haven to live. 😥😥
I will see this city someday!
Savanna is now high on my bucket list.
beautiful
So much of this is beautiful but the part about the whistle is pure snobbery
When you quote prices bought and sold or building prices are you talking about 2022 dollars or 1800 dollars?
Prices when the homes were historically built and dates mentioned as sold.
Those wallpapers are questionable 😂......but great video!
My Family Tree Is From SAVANNAH , We date back to the Early 18th Century ! Mr Great Grand Father Was In The Cilver War !!!!
I have been to the Davenport House. We didn't like the wallpaper or decor either. The homes in Charleston, SC are so much nicer. The city is just nicer and cleaner in general.
Regret that I must disagree completely, , having family going back over 2 centuries in both cities. Charleston is a lovely and charming port city, but lacks the depth and color of Savannah , not to mention the mathematical layout of the amazing garden sculpture Squares. Combined with the longest palm tree avenue causeway over to Tybee Island, the entire area is unique. I grew up near the Juliette Gordon Lowe house and have always considered her one of History's great women
I do not recall that cleanliness was ever an issue in either city.
its only one street
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Such ostentatious wealth. Brought to you courtesy of free slave labor.
Exactly
It's such a weird vibe because the city truly is so beautiful, but damn that whole area depended on slave labor. Also, those confederate statues in Forsyth should be put in a museum now. They should have a real museum in Savannah about the Civil War alone, not the small one they have in town.
But that's not the ONLY effort that went into it. Plus, some isn't pointless opulence but that days requirements. Example, we see the fireplaces in every room and "fancy" windows and cut outs as opulence but they didn't have central heat and air. Size of the house, opulence... but we don't house several people and have regular live in visitors like they did in those times. All the kids, well not as many survived. What was, was. Now we see it and recognize all of it, why, and the sacrifices of many to build these cities, and just be with that energy instead of creating blame and problems.
Thank you for your virtue signaling.
What about Dr. Brigadier General Richard Schley's Home?
Thankyou to all slaves who built it all…
They did great work 👏 😂😂😂😂
Went there one month ago for the first time. Thought I would like it. Honestly, the whole area was completely ghetto. Very scary. Don't believe me, Google safety issues in Savannah.
I find that unbelievable. It is completely impossible!
Savanna only one street is nice and old dissapointment come to Maastricht/ Amsterdam Holland
Now, those canals really are terrible smelling!
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Sure it's pretty but they ra cust as heck
We were there a couple of years ago beautiful but the squares were full of homeless and people who were trying to get money from you to get drugs
I live here in Savannah. You exaggerate. There are some homeless like in any large city, but the Squares are not " full" of them.
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I think you meant are NOT full of homeless....and you are correct 😉!
My husband is from Savannah. Luckily, he was born to the classof people that lived in these monstrosity, elegant mansions. But 2 blocks over is drugs beyond belief. There s high crime in Savannah, threatening its Beaty and historicallness.