Fort Wimberly, Savannah, Georgia, 1957 Vintage Photograph

This vintage photograph features Fort Wimberly, located in Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia. Constructed between 1740 and 1750, the fort was designed to protect the city from potential Spanish attacks during a time of territorial conflict. Its stone walls tell a story of military architecture and the strategic importance of Savannah in the colonial era.

The image captures the forts historical significance and its current state of deterioration, reflecting the passage of time and the challenges of preservation. As part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, this photograph contributes to a broader understanding of Georgia’s architectural heritage.

Published in 1957 in Frederick Doveton Nichols’ The Early Architecture of Georgia, this photograph serves as an important visual record. It is a valuable addition for historians, collectors, and anyone interested in the rich architectural history of the American South.

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