Yamacraw Village Row Houses, Savannah, GA 1850 History

This vintage photograph captures Yamacraw Village in Savannah, Georgia, a notable area characterized by its row houses built around 1850. The image showcases the architectural style of the period, featuring wooden buildings with porches and clotheslines that offer a glimpse into daily life during that time. These row houses were a significant part of the community until they were demolished in 1940 to make way for the Yamacraw Village Housing Projects.

Frances Benjamin Johnston, the photographer, meticulously documented Southern architecture and lifestyle, contributing to the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South. This particular photograph serves as an important historical record, highlighting the structures that once housed families and played a role in Savannahs urban landscape.

Preserved in the Library of Congress, this image is part of a larger collection that aims to educate viewers about the architectural heritage of the American South. KNOWOLs historic images connect the rich stories and imagery of our past. A statement in any room, each is printed on museum-quality paper using a restored version of the original.