Historic Church in Savannah, GA, Built 1891

This vintage photograph captures a church in Savannah, Georgia, located in Chatham County. The building, constructed around 1891, was designed based on plans by William Gibbons Preston from Boston. It is a faithful replica of an earlier church built between 1817 and 1819 by architect John Holden Green from Providence, Rhode Island.

The image is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, which documents significant architectural structures in the region. The survey provides a detailed account of cultural heritage and architectural design in the Southern United States, with this church serving as a prime example of the eras craftsmanship.

Frances Benjamin Johnston, an influential photographer, documented this structure, contributing to the historical record of American architecture. The photograph is part of a collection that emphasizes the rich architectural narrative of Savannah and its historical significance.

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