Tag Archives: {South Georgia Maritime History}
Egyptian Revival Mausoleum of John David Mongin
Bonaventure Cemetery, Savannah John D. Mongin (1756-14 November 1833) This spectacular example of Egyptian Revival style is the final resting place of Mongin, who operated steamboats between Charleston and Savannah. Beneath the inscription atop the pyramid are the family names … Continue reading
Filed under --CHATHAM COUNTY GA--, Savannah GA
Rope and Sailmakers Sign, Groveland
This is from an abandoned film set, for either East of Eden or Glory.
Filed under --BRYAN COUNTY GA--, Groveland GA
Tybee Island Light Station, 1773>
The lower sixty feet of this lighthouse date to John Mulryne’s construction of 1773, itself a replacement for two previous lighthouses (the first of which was built for James Oglethorpe, in 1736). So strategic and important to the future growth … Continue reading
Filed under --CHATHAM COUNTY GA--, Tybee Island GA
Adam-Strain Building, 1813, Darien
http://www.georgiatrust.org/news/2008pip/adam-strain.php Identified by the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation as one of the most threatened structures in the state in 2008, the tabby Adam-Strain building was used as a waterfront warehouse, survived looting by Union troops in 1863, was refurbished … Continue reading
Filed under --MCINTOSH COUNTY GA--, Darien GA
East Beach Station, 1936, St. Simons Island
This historic United States Coast Guard Station was built as a WPA project during the Great Depresstion, and had first watch on 1 April 1937. It now serves as a museum and interpretive center and is maintained by the Coastal … Continue reading
Filed under --GLYNN COUNTY GA--, St. Simons Island GA
Waving Girl Statue, Savannah
http://gosoutheast.about.com/od/savannahgaattractions/a/waving_girl.htm
Filed under --CHATHAM COUNTY GA--, Savannah GA
