Savannah's Historic Homes

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  • čas přidán 5. 06. 2024
  • This popular 2009 film from veteran local filmmaker Michael Jordan takes viewers inside virtually every Savannah, GA historic house open to the public, from house museums to restaurants and even bed & breakfast inns. Included in the film are: Isaiah Davenport House, Owens-Thomas House, Andrew Low House, Green-Meldrim House, Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace, Harper Fowlkes House, Sorrel-Weed House, Flannery O'Connor Childhood Home, Scarborough House/Ships of the Sea Museum, Historic Rooms at Telfair Academy, Olde Pink House, 700 Drayton/Mansion on Forsyth Park, Elizabeth on 37th, Kehoe House, Hamilton-Turner Inn, Tybee Island Light Station Head Keeper's Cottage.
    www.michaelljordan.com

Komentáře • 81

  • @bethbartlett5692
    @bethbartlett5692 Před 2 lety +8

    Nothing replaces Historic Homes that have their Original Furnishings and Decor. The most exquisite I've ever seen is in Georgia, built by a man named Johnston (I really like this man's story and his Higher Mind), but carries the name, "Hay House" its 2nd and last owner, (it went to Mr Johnston's youngest daughter and her husband for a number of years before being sold).
    It is breathtaking in its craftsmanship and original state + conservation with restoration as needed.
    Theres a video of it by the Group that manages the Home and Property.

  • @brucesavage9929
    @brucesavage9929 Před 3 lety +16

    Savannah is so beautiful........a gem among America’s older, more historic cities.

    • @kaitypowell
      @kaitypowell Před rokem +1

      Savannah
      SAVANNAH savannah

    • @TDBurrow
      @TDBurrow Před 2 měsíci

      @@kaitypowellSavannah SAVANNAH SAVANNAH SAVANNAH

  • @melancholymonkey1880
    @melancholymonkey1880 Před rokem +5

    Savannah is truly one of America's gems.

  • @ericmoore571
    @ericmoore571 Před 11 měsíci +3

    I lived in the historic district of Savannah for fifteen years. I loved it! Ive been in almost all of these houses except the Sorrel-Weed house. It was being renovated for the longest time. If you stay at the Kehoe house and awake to a motherly figure tucking you in dont panic, its just old Mrs Kehoe. I worked across the street and one evening a young lady in a nightgown came in because she was there on her honeymoon and it happened to her. She fled the house and made her husband gather all their things while she waited, in a fine dining restaurant, in her nightgown, for him to finish! There are many ghosts there. Mrs Kehoe is friendly.

    • @TDBurrow
      @TDBurrow Před 2 měsíci

      Sounds like Mrs. Kehoe tryna get freaky!! Hey, I ain’t mad at her!

    • @gretchenkiley6615
      @gretchenkiley6615 Před 2 dny

      My friends (the Cohens) lived in the Sorrel-Weed house and beautifully restored much of it. The next owner, who painted it "pumpkin" color & was digging a basement (!!) hopefully didn't destroy it. It was a beautiful home.

  • @joannmowery5124
    @joannmowery5124 Před 3 lety +30

    Jim Williams restored the Davenport house. He chronicled his restoration of it in his book "Jim Williams and his southern home". Shame on you for leaving him out. Although may people only associate him with Mercer House, he owned and restored several Savannah mansions. He had an amazing eye for detail.

  • @suzieflowers5696
    @suzieflowers5696 Před 2 lety +6

    My husband was born in Savannah his dad grew up not to far from Savannah we love to go and see this beautiful city and have been to all the historic homes many times and stayed in many of the B&B it’s a wonderful city

  • @BradVaughn
    @BradVaughn Před 3 lety +12

    I had a chance to visit Savannah a couple of years ago and got to tour some of these homes and Tybee Island lighthouse. All of these are worth seeing in this historic city. They transport you to an era of grace and beauty. I hope to visit again.

  • @jacksalcedo2699
    @jacksalcedo2699 Před 4 lety +21

    Wish homes could be made like this today... Excellent documentary!

  • @myhappynest6125
    @myhappynest6125 Před 3 lety +19

    That was a fantastic video. Thank you so much for showing so many beautiful mansions. I really enjoyed listening to the ladies tell of the history of each home. That architectural details and furnishings were stunning. Just wonderful 😊

  • @judyingram4846
    @judyingram4846 Před 2 lety +4

    Beautiful old House's. Love all this History.❤️❤️

  • @joyceday7091
    @joyceday7091 Před 3 lety +5

    I lived in Savannah for 12 years I loved it .Savannah is a pretty city .I go sometimes to just look around!

  • @jk1776yt
    @jk1776yt Před 3 lety +3

    I can speak for everyone by saying thankfully you retired basketball and are now making interesting films like this. thanks!

  • @CM-sy3bx
    @CM-sy3bx Před 2 lety +3

    I've been there with my husband twice and i'm still in love with the place❤️credit to mr.michael jordan,god bless🙏🏻❤️

  • @jamesmunro8783
    @jamesmunro8783 Před 3 lety +6

    Very interesting, full of fun facts, plus beautiful homes. Great stuff

  • @janeburton2557
    @janeburton2557 Před 2 lety +6

    Very interesting! I’ve had a fondness for the South esp Georgia since i was a teen and read books by Frank Yerby & Frank G. Slaughter. Also worked in tobacco with folks from Georgia & the Carolinas & Virginia who came north to Ontario Canada after their tobacco crops were finished. Fascinating history and such beautiful homes and areas. Thank you for posting. 🌺🌺

  • @LisaRobinson0725
    @LisaRobinson0725 Před 2 lety +2

    Awesome video, I must visit Savannah, GA. 🤗

  • @shergc
    @shergc Před 3 lety +7

    We really enjoyed this video. It is interesting that no one in any video mentions that The Mansion was a funeral home. My husband and much of his family are from Savannah. Many family member funerals were at (what was) Fox and Weeks funeral home, now The Mansion. I do wonder if anyone would avoid staying there because of that? We would stay there if it weren't so expensive.

  • @samcolt1079
    @samcolt1079 Před 2 lety +3

    IF YOU EVER GET THE CHANCE TO GO HERE GO . YOU WILL LOVE IT. SAVANNAN IS BEAUTIFUL

  • @lloyd081877
    @lloyd081877 Před 3 lety +10

    Good job Michael! This is beautiful. :)

  • @patty4709
    @patty4709 Před 3 lety +4

    Have visited many times and love the beauty and history of these beautiful old mansions

  • @_John_Tyree_
    @_John_Tyree_ Před rokem +1

    For reference. $90,000 in 1850 is equivalent to about $3,438,600 in 2022 dollars.

  • @loriebradshaw2276
    @loriebradshaw2276 Před 3 lety +2

    I live in Georgia. My husband and I visit about once a year. A beautiful historic city.

  • @lindadamisi9302
    @lindadamisi9302 Před 2 lety +2

    Awesome

  • @williamkunkel8293
    @williamkunkel8293 Před 3 lety +2

    Betty here.....I thoroughly enjoyed this video! We hope to visit Savannah this year or next (depending on Covid 19) and now I can plan which mansions to visit. I definitely want to check out the Tybee Island Lighthouse complex, as well. Thank you so much for this lovely video tour! Blessings!

  • @evelynbyrd4961
    @evelynbyrd4961 Před 3 lety +5

    I truly enjoyed watching this presentation. Thank you so much....e

  • @deborahwade2641
    @deborahwade2641 Před 2 lety

    I've vacationed in Savanah twice. Gorgeous and what history! Loved it.

  • @MeadeSkeltonMusic
    @MeadeSkeltonMusic Před rokem +1

    Reminds me somewhat of Richmond

  • @user-lo2vr7fe1m
    @user-lo2vr7fe1m Před rokem

    Бесподобно и очень интересно. Саванна прекрасна. Спасибо.

  • @morriswilburn9858
    @morriswilburn9858 Před 2 lety +5

    Nice to hear someone speaking without a regional accent.

  • @afterlifeencounters34
    @afterlifeencounters34 Před 3 lety +3

    spend my honeymoon at the Foley House Inn. It was absolutely a dream come true

  • @margotshafer1356
    @margotshafer1356 Před rokem +1

    I love the beautiful old houses ln america

  • @marvinjohnson424
    @marvinjohnson424 Před rokem +1

    I think what he meant to say was if you can afford it you can stay in one of the homes😁

  • @crystalsmith7002
    @crystalsmith7002 Před 2 lety +1

    Beautiful.houses

  • @margotshafer1356
    @margotshafer1356 Před rokem +1

    Beautiful hauses

  • @brave9801
    @brave9801 Před 2 lety

    I will see this city someday!

  • @Tam5115
    @Tam5115 Před 3 lety +5

    Where is the Mercer house?

  • @tramainecbaynes1364
    @tramainecbaynes1364 Před 2 lety

    beautiful

  • @elaineburch5397
    @elaineburch5397 Před 3 lety +3

    So much of this is beautiful but the part about the whistle is pure snobbery

  • @dianemayer177
    @dianemayer177 Před rokem

    Savanna is now high on my bucket list.

  • @kathybates1017
    @kathybates1017 Před 3 lety +6

    Savannah always been my favorite. Last fall stopped by on our way to Amelia Island. The town was dirty and the smell horrible. More homeless people in the parks which concerned me. So sad and disappointing.

    • @sarahhearn-vonfoerster7401
      @sarahhearn-vonfoerster7401 Před 2 lety

      I never experienced this discomfort, so I'm very sorry that you did. Homelessness does continue to create problems everywhere.

  • @scruffy281
    @scruffy281 Před 2 lety

    Those wallpapers are questionable 😂......but great video!

  • @marymunro1142
    @marymunro1142 Před rokem

    When you quote prices bought and sold or building prices are you talking about 2022 dollars or 1800 dollars?

    • @gretchenkiley6615
      @gretchenkiley6615 Před 2 dny

      Prices when the homes were historically built and dates mentioned as sold.

  • @desireedecerio7790
    @desireedecerio7790 Před 3 lety +6

    Ever since I read Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil I am dreaming of being able to live there someday....I say live because I really don't see any way I could leave once there...

    • @allentate3760
      @allentate3760 Před 3 lety +2

      I lived there twice, work took me there and work took me away.

  • @anthonypropst1818
    @anthonypropst1818 Před 2 lety +3

    Ms. Credle offers up a wise perspective in my opinion i.e. the hardship of the times vs. today. No doubt it was much more difficult during the founding of Savannah vs. today. I have been guilty of romanticizing the past because I appreciate the dress, social mores of the period vs. the hectic, politicized world of today. But I also appreciate modern medicine. The lack of makes me emphasize with out forgathers/mothers. Without modern medicine, as the deaths stack up of our children and other family members, you would not be someone smiling in an old photograph.

  • @craigoralsomerford998
    @craigoralsomerford998 Před rokem +1

    Welcome to the Willy Wonka tours of 2023

  • @evertstuiver2805
    @evertstuiver2805 Před 2 lety

    its only one street

  • @braddavis4276
    @braddavis4276 Před 3 lety +3

    My Family Tree Is From SAVANNAH , We date back to the Early 18th Century ! Mr Great Grand Father Was In The Cilver War !!!!

  • @JeanetteFaith
    @JeanetteFaith Před 3 lety +3

    I have been to the Davenport House. We didn't like the wallpaper or decor either. The homes in Charleston, SC are so much nicer. The city is just nicer and cleaner in general.

    • @sarahhearn-vonfoerster7401
      @sarahhearn-vonfoerster7401 Před 2 lety +2

      Regret that I must disagree completely, , having family going back over 2 centuries in both cities. Charleston is a lovely and charming port city, but lacks the depth and color of Savannah , not to mention the mathematical layout of the amazing garden sculpture Squares. Combined with the longest palm tree avenue causeway over to Tybee Island, the entire area is unique. I grew up near the Juliette Gordon Lowe house and have always considered her one of History's great women
      I do not recall that cleanliness was ever an issue in either city.

  • @shirleysmith3540
    @shirleysmith3540 Před 3 lety +11

    They are not really telling you how some of these homes came about. Instead of taking the homes away from people who couldn't afford to repair and keep them, they purchased them. All these homes weren't just owned by the rich. The slaves who built them lost their own too. My great-great grandmother home was stolen from her. She use to give slaves a safe haven to live. 😥😥

  • @johnlynch887
    @johnlynch887 Před 3 lety

    What about Dr. Brigadier General Richard Schley's Home?

  • @greasyhitchball
    @greasyhitchball Před 3 lety +1

    Went there one month ago for the first time. Thought I would like it. Honestly, the whole area was completely ghetto. Very scary. Don't believe me, Google safety issues in Savannah.

  • @annohalloran6020
    @annohalloran6020 Před rokem +3

    Thankyou to all slaves who built it all…

  • @morleykaminski3701
    @morleykaminski3701 Před 4 lety

    Bb

  • @r.c.miller6161
    @r.c.miller6161 Před 3 lety +13

    Such ostentatious wealth. Brought to you courtesy of free slave labor.

    • @HattieMcDanielonaMoon
      @HattieMcDanielonaMoon Před 3 lety +4

      Exactly

    • @gregh2367
      @gregh2367 Před 3 lety +6

      It's such a weird vibe because the city truly is so beautiful, but damn that whole area depended on slave labor. Also, those confederate statues in Forsyth should be put in a museum now. They should have a real museum in Savannah about the Civil War alone, not the small one they have in town.

    • @JellyBean0776
      @JellyBean0776 Před 3 lety

      But that's not the ONLY effort that went into it. Plus, some isn't pointless opulence but that days requirements. Example, we see the fireplaces in every room and "fancy" windows and cut outs as opulence but they didn't have central heat and air. Size of the house, opulence... but we don't house several people and have regular live in visitors like they did in those times. All the kids, well not as many survived. What was, was. Now we see it and recognize all of it, why, and the sacrifices of many to build these cities, and just be with that energy instead of creating blame and problems.

    • @ednakelley814
      @ednakelley814 Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you for your virtue signaling.

  • @evertstuiver2805
    @evertstuiver2805 Před 2 lety +1

    Savanna only one street is nice and old dissapointment come to Maastricht/ Amsterdam Holland

  • @tomwalkingstick5395
    @tomwalkingstick5395 Před rokem

    Sure it's pretty but they ra cust as heck

  • @junepresley3376
    @junepresley3376 Před 2 lety

    We were there a couple of years ago beautiful but the squares were full of homeless and people who were trying to get money from you to get drugs

    • @1whitkat
      @1whitkat Před 2 lety +4

      I live here in Savannah. You exaggerate. There are some homeless like in any large city, but the Squares are not " full" of them.

    • @sarahhearn-vonfoerster7401
      @sarahhearn-vonfoerster7401 Před 2 lety +1

      @@1whitkat
      I think you meant are NOT full of homeless....and you are correct 😉!