Historic District - North in Savannah in Chatham County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Savannah City Hall
Photographed By Mike Stroud, January 2008
1. Savannah City Hall Marker
City Hall is the first building constructed by the citizens of Savannah expressly and exclusively to serve as the seat of municipal government. Opened on January 2, 1906 it has served continuously in this role since that date. City Hall was preceded on this site by the City Exchange, built in 1799 and razed in 1904. Along with municipal offices, the City Exchange housed the Custom House, a post office, and newspaper offices. City Hall was designed by Savannah architect Hyman W. Witcover and built 1904-1905 by the Savannah Contracting Company during the administration of Mayor Herman Myers. It is a Renaissance Revival structure of granite and limestone exterior. The original copper dome was first gold leafed in 1987.
Erected 2006 by the Georgia Historical Society and the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah. (Marker Number 25-24.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1942.
Location. 32° 4.857′ N, 81° 5.452′ W. Marker is in Savannah, Georgia, in Chatham County. It is in the Historic District - North. Marker is on East Bay Street near
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. One Building - Many Stories (a few steps from this marker); Vaulting Through Time (a few steps from this marker); A Storeroom By Any Other Name (a few steps from this marker); Charles Blaney Cluskey (within shouting distance of this marker); Central Railroad & Bank Bldg. (within shouting distance of this marker); The "John Randolph" (within shouting distance of this marker); Chatham Artillery's (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Chatham Artillery's (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Savannah.
Regarding Savannah City Hall. Savannah is a city and port in Georgia, on the Savannah River, 29 km/18 mi from its mouth on the Atlantic Ocean; population 320,013 (2006 estimate). It is a major port and transportation hub on the eastern seaboard. Industries include paper- and food-processing, and the manufacture of aircraft, transportation equipment, and chemicals. Tourism is also important to the economy. Founded in 1733, Savannah was the capital of Georgia 1754–86, and was the first US city to be laid out in geometrically regular blocks.
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Photographed By Shane Oliver, December 29, 2020
2. Savannah City Hall Marker
1. Georgia Historical Society. Website homepage (Submitted on February 21, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)
2. Savannah, Georgia. The Free Dictionary website entry (Submitted on February 21, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)
Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2008
3. Savannah City Hall
Photographed By Mike Stroud, July 1, 2005
4. Gold Domed City Hall
Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2006
5. City Hall's Gold Dome, on right, as seen from the Savannah River
Historic American Buildings Survey
6. Savannah City Hall
Historic American Engineering Record HABS GA,26-SAV,61-16
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Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 21, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 2,840 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 21, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 2. submitted on May 10, 2021, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia. 3. submitted on November 13, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 4, 5. submitted on February 21, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 6. submitted on June 11, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
