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60 years ago, today, the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) was signed into federal law. Savannah’s history helps us understand the importance of this legislation.

These photographs document some of the historic buildings lost during the construction of I-16 in Savannah, which displaced residents and devastated a thriving Black neighborhood before these federal preservation protections existed.

One of the most important provisions of the NHPA is the Section 106 Review which requires federal agencies to evaluate the impact of their projects on properties listed in or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). As a part of the review process, they are also required to consult with the public, Tribal Nations, and state and local governments.

Today, Section 106 is facing unprecedented regulatory, legislative, and executive threats that began on July 24th when the Advisory Council for Historic Preservation (ACHP) voted to approve a comprehensive rewrite of Section 106.

A second wave of attacks on preservation came more recently when Congress introduced the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act, which proposes changes to federal environmental review and permitting processes, including provisions that will affect historic preservation review. This bill would codify the proposed changes made by the ACHP. It will remove state, local, and tribal voices from the review of federal projects, narrow what constitutes negative impacts on historic places, and allow agencies to internalize reviews.

The Senate bill is slated for a vote on November 9th. Please call your senators and tell them to oppose any legislation that weakens Section 106 and puts our historic places and communities at risk.

For more information, visit the link to the Cultural Heritage Partners Section 106 Coalition in our bio

Photo 1: Union Station formerly located at 419-435 W Broad St | Credit: Detroit Publishing Company (Georgia)

Photo 2: Dunbar Theater formerly located at 467 W Broad St | Credit: Cinema Treasures

Photo 3: Formerly located at 501 W Broad St housed the Bynes-Royall Funeral Home | Credit: Bynes-Royall Funeral Home Website by @myhsf

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The answer to my most recent “can you fine it?” post - the #FlemishBond brick on the #ThomasClark and #MatthewLufburrow Houses was painted white at some point in the 20th century. The paint was subsequently removed (you can take paint Off of brick that wasn’t originally intended to have it). In 2020, I happened to snap a few photos during a short time they had the #shutters shut and you could still see the ghost marks from the previous paint job on the brick. I also posted about this in 2020 and included a photo from an older edition of Historic Savannah Foundation’s survey book showing the midmod paint job. This time I’m including the current (3rd) edition of @myhsf survey book showing the year of initial construction. #savannaharchitecture taken in Savannah, Georgia by @myhsf

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Celebrate art, history, and community in the heart of Savannah! 🍂🎨✨

Join us for our annual Fall Arts Festival on Saturday, November 7th, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM across the Historic Savannah Foundation campus!

This free, family-friendly event brings together local artists, artisans, musicians, and neighbors for a full day of creative fun.

What to expect:
🛍️ Artisan Vendor Fair featuring local makers

🎨 Hands-on art activities led by local artists

🤝 A Collaborative Community Art Project for all ages

🎶 Live music & local food sponsored by Service Brewing (@servicebrewing) and Wawa (@wawa) in the garden

Whether you're shopping for unique handcrafted goods, relaxing in the garden, or making art with the family, there’s something for everyone.

📍 Location: Davenport House Museum, Historic Kennedy Pharmacy & Museum Gardens (323 E. Broughton Street)

🗓️ Date & Time: Saturday, Nov 7 | 10 AM – 4 PM

This event is made possible thanks to the generous donation from the Robert R. Strand Jr. Living Trust. Thank you for helping us support our community and local artists! taken in Davenport House Museum - a property of Historic Savannah Foundation by @myhsf

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The answer to “what brick pattern and which house is this?” - the #FrederickSelleck and #SarahAnnMorris House from 1822 is one the few buildings in Savannah built with #FlemishBond brick pattern. The last photo is from the @myhsf 1968 survey book. Frederick W Selleck II was born in Rome, NY in 1791 and died in Augusta, GA in 1839. The same year he completed his house, he also advertised in the newspaper that he was selling salted bacon, fabric, corn, flour, sugar, coffee, whiskey, and gin.
Frederick and Sarah had several children including a son named Frederick. Born a couple years after this house was built, the son died in 1853 after a decorated military career.
#savannaharchitecture #FederalEraArchitecture taken in Savannah, Georgia by @myhsf

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HSF’s annual Gala and largest fundraiser of the year brought together so many incredible people from our preservation community — community partners, members, donors, neighbors and friends.
You made the evening magical, and we are so grateful you were there.
And please help us thank and support our Preservation Partners, whose sponsorships and investment in historic preservation made this evening possible.
We are so grateful for this community — and for everyone who continues to show up for Savannah.
#SavannahAfterSunset #HistoricSavannahFoundation #HistoricPreservation #SavannahGA #SavannahIsOurHome by @myhsf

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What do you call this brick pattern!? Bonus points if you can identify the building - the @myhsf plaque is a slight clue, but I’ve cropped it in a most annoying way so the date is obscured.
Answers tomorrow! #savannaharchitecture taken in Savannah, Georgia by @myhsf

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HSF has been in Washington D.C. for a jam packed week of all things historic preservation.

We attended the National Preservation Summit and Advocacy Day with the National Trust for Historic Preservation. We also attended the Fall Convening and National Preservation Easement Summit hosted by the National Preservation Partners Network.

We spent the week advocating on a national level for historic preservation, making connections with preservationists across the United States, and brainstorming ideas with other easement holding institutions.

We of course also made time to see some of the amazing sites and architectural gems that D.C. has to offer.

We can’t wait to be back home in Savannah to share what we have learned and hit the ground running!

Thank you to the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the National Preservation Partners Network and to all the preservationists who came together this week!

#myhsf #washingtondc #nationaltrustforhistoricpreservation #nationalpreservationpartnersnetwork #advocacyday taken in Washington D. C. by @myhsf

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HSF is delighted to welcome Elizabeth Dubose, Executive Director of the Ossabaw Island Foundation as the October speaker for HSF’s Lecture Series, “The People, Stories, and Places that Define Savannah” on Thursday, October 15th . Ms. DuBose will be presenting “The Torrey-West Home Turns 100: Rehabilitating a “Southern Palace” on Ossabaw Island, GA.” The lecture will take place at the Murray C. Perlman and Wayne C. Spear Preservation Center located at 323 E. Broughton Street. Doors open at 5:30 pm for a wine reception and the lecture starts at 6:00 pm. The event is free for HSF members and $15 for non-members; space is limited; guests may reserve their spot at www.myhsf.org/events/lecture-series/.

The Torrey- West Home Turns 100: Rehabilitating a “Southern Palace” on Ossabaw Island, GA
Built between 1924 and 1926, the Torrey-West House stands as one of Georgia’s most remarkable private coastal estates. As the home celebrates its centennial, this presentation explores the ambitious rehabilitation of the 20,000-square-foot residence, highlighting the unique challenges of preserving a historic home on a remote barrier island accessible only by boat. Learn how a partnership between the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and The Ossabaw Island Foundation is ensuring this architectural treasure will continue to serve educational, cultural, and scientific programs for generations to come.

#ossabaw #torreywest #coastalgeorgiahistory #ossabawisland #myhsf by @myhsf

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23 days ago

This Saturday, Savannah After Sunset brings together people from across our community to celebrate the city we share. 🌙

Longtime supporters, new friends, neighbors and community partners will gather at Hotel Bardo for an evening of connection, conversation and celebration.

We’re looking forward to being together and celebrating the places, stories and people that make Savannah special.

September 26 | 6 PM | Hotel Bardo

#SavannahAfterSunset #HistoricSavannahFoundation #SavannahIsOurHome by @myhsf

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25 days ago

Our latest Blight to Bright project is underway! With help from Dum Spiro Spero Management and Kelly Tree Services, we’ve cleared out the home, removed rotted flooring, cleaned up the yard, and addressed roof damage.

Now, we’re moving into the design phase as we work to modernize the home while preserving its historic character. 🏡

Stay tuned as we transform 909 Carter Street from Blight to Bright!
#blighttobright #homebuyersofsavannah #homerenovation #historicsavannahfoundation #historicsavannahrealestate by @myhsf

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Thank you to everyone who came to my lecture and/or talk about mid-century modern Savannah hosted by @myhsf - Both events were sold out! I brought props to the lecture, but I forgot to pull the last one out of the bag!
One of these images is a snippet from the 1957 #yellowpages showing the architects in town during that snapshot in time. (Some of their kids even came to hear me speak…definitely didn’t make me nervous 🙀)
This isn’t the first time Historic Savannah Foundation has hosted a mid mod event, but the amount of community interest was neat to see.
#savannaharchitecture #savannahmodern taken in Historic Kennedy Pharmacy by @myhsf

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As the sun sets over Savannah this Saturday… 🌅🥂

The guardians of our city’s people, places and stories will raise a glass to the most beautiful city in the world — while helping ensure its legacy lives on for generations to come.

Here’s to Savannah.
Here’s to preservation.
Here’s to keeping its stories alive. ❤️

#SavannahAfterSunset #HistoricSavannahFoundation #PreserveSavannah #SavannahGA #HistoricPreservation by @myhsf

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