1939 Savannah Gem: 117 Jones St, Historic 1850 Building

This photograph captures the exterior of a building located at 117 Jones Street, West, in Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia. Constructed in 1850, the photo was taken by Frances Benjamin Johnston, a prominent American photographer, either in 1939 or 1944. The image is preserved on an 8 x 10 inch safety film negative and is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, which is documented by the Library of Congress.

The building displays key architectural features typical of mid-19th century Savannah homes, including ironwork, stairways, and porches. These elements provide insight into the design trends prevalent during that era. A corresponding reference print for this photograph can be found under LOT 11835-26. The Carnegie Survey aimed to document and preserve the architectural heritage of the South.

A statement in any room, each reproduction is printed on museum-quality paper using a restored version of the original. Restored and printed in the United States.