117 Jones St, Savannah 1939: Timeless Southern Architecture

This photograph depicts 117 Jones Street, West, a building constructed in 1850 in Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia. The citys rich history is reflected in its architectural styles, and this structure showcases characteristic ironwork, stairways, and porches typical of that era. Savannah is renowned for its historical significance and well-preserved buildings.

Captured by Frances Benjamin Johnston, a prominent photographer known for her documentation of American architecture, the image was taken in either 1939 or 1944 as part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South. This project aimed to preserve and record the architectural heritage of the Southern United States, and it remains an important part of Savannahs historical narrative.

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.