1891 Church in Savannah, Georgia - Historic Architecture

This vintage photograph captures a church located in Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia, showcasing the architectural style prevalent in the late 19th century. The church, built around 1891, was designed based on plans by William Gibbons Preston from Boston. It is a replication of an earlier structure that was originally constructed between 1817 and 1819 by architect John Holden Green of Providence, Rhode Island.

The image is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, an extensive collection that documents significant architectural achievements in the region. This specific photograph highlights the churchs prominent steeple and tower, characteristic features of ecclesiastical architecture of the era.

Frances Benjamin Johnston, the photographer, contributed significantly to the documentation of Southern architecture. Her work is recognized for its historical value, and this photograph is included in the publication The Early Architecture of Georgia, released in 1957.

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