Savannah, GA 1815 Davenport Building Vintage Photo

This vintage photograph captures a significant architectural feature in Savannah, Georgia, specifically within Chatham County. The image, attributed to Frances Benjamin Johnston, showcases a building constructed in 1815 by Isaiah Davenport, a prominent carpenter who was influential in shaping Savannahs architectural landscape after the War of 1812. Davenports craftsmanship is evident in the intricate design and enduring presence of this structure, which reflects the prosperity of the era.

The building is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, a project aimed at documenting the regions historical architecture. This survey is housed in the Library of Congress, where the original photograph is preserved. Johnstons work contributes to our understanding of early 19th-century American architecture and the unique characteristics of Savannahs urban environment.

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