On 2005-05-04 C. Ryan, Winthrop, WA United States wrote: This 142-page medium-large format book provides a great reference or keepsake about this charming city of Savannah, GA.
Focusing of historic houses in the city and the surrounding area, the lavish contemporary color photos of exteriors, interiors and gardens are juxtaposed with older black and white photos of the same houses and neighborhoods. This book rises beyond the coffee table/souvenir category because the author is a professional architectural historian.
Highly recommended for Savannah residents and visitors and anyone interested in historic Southern architecture.
. And summed up by saying You can practically smell the magnolias. Currently Classic Savannah has an overall rating of 10 over 10.
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University of Georgia Press claimed Savannah, Georgia, is a city famous for its historic homes and gardens and the nostalgic atmosphere of its shaded streets and squares. Through a lively text and abundant illustrations - most of them in full colour - ´Classic Savannah´ celebrates a city that has taken many forms and played many roles over its two-and-a-half-century history: a tiny settlement on Yamacraw Bluff, a colonial capital, a thriving cotton port, a survivor of wars, and, perhaps most notably, a modern preservation success story. The book begins with an overview of the origin, development and lasting influence of Savannah´s inner-city plan. The succeeding sections constitute an informative tour, from the seven museum houses that are open to the public, to the 21 private homes and the garden and tidewater suburbs. Maps for walking tours are provided as well.