For 91 Days in Savannah by Michael Powell

Author:Michael Powell [Powell, Michael]
Language: rus
Format: epub
Publisher: http://www.for91days.com
Published: 2011-09-08T21:00:00+00:00

Columbia Square

Neglected throughout much of its history, like most of the city's eastern side, Columbia Square has enjoyed a magnificent restoration and is today one of Savannah's loveliest spots.

The restorative efforts kicked off in the fifties when a group of society women, concerned about the demolitions which threatened to destroy Savannah's historic soul, drew the line at the proposed destruction of the 1820 Isaiah Davenport House. They joined forces as the Historic Savannah Foundation, dedicated to protecting the city's architectural heritage. Over the years, the foundation has bought and saved over 300 buildings in Savannah's historic center. Without their labor, Savannah would be a much more common place.

Along with the Davenport House, plenty of other noteworthy buildings surrounded Columbia. The Kehoe Inn, on the western side, is a breathtaking Renaissance Revival mansion from 1829 which operates today as a B&B. Across the square, the ivy covered house on 130 Habersham is a private residence, and possibly the square's most gorgeous structure.

Columbia Square itself is a work of art. Four massive oak trees at each corner provide shade over the entire square, at the center of which sits the Wormsloe Fountain. Green and gray, the rustic fountain was designed in the shapes of leaves and winding ivy. Though it was donated by the plantation's family in the 1970s, it looks as though it's been in Columbia Square forever. Like it sprouted from the ground.

Published: December 30th, 2010 (20 photos)

Category: Squares

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