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Owens-Thomas House & Museum

Address: 124 Abercorn St., Historic District, Savannah, GA, 31401 | Map It
Phone: 912/233-9743
www.telfair.org

Category: Museums/Galleries
Location: The Historic District

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Fodor's Review:

English architect William Jay's first Regency mansion in Savannah is widely considered the country's finest example of that architectural style. Built in 1816-19, the English house was constructed mostly with local materials. Of particular note are the curving walls of the house, Greek-inspired ornamental molding, half-moon arches, stained-glass panels, and Duncan Phyfe furniture and the hardwood "bridge" on the second floor. The carriage house includes a gift shop and rare urban slave quarters, which have retained the original furnishings and "haint-blue" paint made by the slave occupants. This house had indoor toilets before the White House and the Palace of Versailles. If you have to choose just one or two house-museums, let this be one. The house is owned by the Telfair Museum of Art.

Cost: $10
Open: Mon. noon-5, Tues.-Sat. 10-5, Sun. 1-5; last tour at 4:30

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Reviewed by bachslunch from US on 3/31/09
With the Green-Meldrim, this is one of the two best historic houses to visit in Savannah. Very informative tour of generous length. Beautifully detailed home both in its interior and exterior, plus much fine furnishings and personal items. Also has a small garden and a few out-buildings. A must.