The local architecture of Savannah boasts a variety of styles. House styles range from the symmetrical styles of Georgian and Federal to the richly ornate Gothic Revival and Queen Anne. Below are images and a brief description of a sampling of styles in the historic district of Savannah.
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Very popular in the southern colonies, this symmetrical style house is characterized by five openings allowed on both levels across the front and a pair of chimneys located on a medium pitched roof. The particular house shown to the left has a covered porch added to the house. |
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1820 |
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Similar to the Georgian style in its symmetry, the Federal style house includes more ornamentation. This style uses traditional columns at the front entry and fanlight windows similar to the one over the entrance to the Davenport House shown to the left. |
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Temple Form 1844 |
Christ Church, shown to the right, is an excellent example of this architectural style that incorporates columns, porticos, and pediments. |
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1853-1856 |
The characteristic features of the Gothic Revival home include crenelated roof lines and pointed or lancet windows. The Green-Meldrim House, pictures here, exhibits some of the traditional features of this style. |
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1859-1866 |
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American architect Andrew Jackson Downing popularized the use of the Italianate style. This style incorporates the use of large brackets under the roof line on a deep trim band. Windows that are arched with decorative crowns and small entry porches are almost always present. The Mercer House, to the left, exhibits almost every characteristic feature of the Italianate house style. |
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1886 |
Made popular by Henry Hobson Richardson, this unique American style is characterized by a heavy presence of sculptured shapes in stone, deep windows, and recessed door openings. This style also features many columns and at least one or two towers. |