Historic District - North in Savannah in Chatham County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Arts & Crafts Emporium

Historic Marker

Photographed By Charles Keller, December 27, 2018

1. Arts & Crafts Emporium Marker

Inscription.

In 1739 General Oglethorpe thought about a unique concept whereas a historian could find unusual collectibles and local art works.

Now up these stairs in the heart of historic Savannah you can find these treasures at Arts & Crafts Emporium

Dedicated 2013 by Glen Radovich

Erected 2013 by Glen Radovich.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places.

Location. 32° 4.883′ N, 81° 5.392′ W. Marker is in Savannah, Georgia, in Chatham County. It is in the Historic District - North. Marker is on East River Street, 0.1 miles west of River Street Access, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Savannah GA 31401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Solomon's Lodge No. 1 F.& A.M. (a few steps from this marker); The Invention of the Cotton Gin (within shouting distance of this marker); Solomon's Lodge No. 1 F. & A.M Savannah, Georgia (within shouting distance of this marker); Birthplace of the University Of Georgia (within shouting distance of this marker); Savannah in the American Revolution (within shouting distance of this marker); Chatham Artillery's

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(within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Chatham Artillery's (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Savannah Cotton Exchange (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Savannah.

Marker at foot of stairwell image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Charles Keller, December 27, 2018

2. Marker at foot of stairwell

Marker refers to Upstairs Store image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Charles Keller, December 27, 2018

3. Marker refers to Upstairs Store

Note the stairwell just inside the large doorway.

Possible US Benchmark in foreground of photo #2 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Charles Keller, December 27, 2018

4. Possible US Benchmark in foreground of photo #2

Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 30, 2018, by Charles Keller of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 233 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 30, 2018, by Charles Keller of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.