I truly enjoy all of these marvelous " classes " on Savannah waterfront history and Greenway preservation. My great-grandfather was a Cotton Factor , and his office is now that of the Chamber of Commerce. My father loved visiting that area not many years after Preservationists saved it and helped with its restoration. He entertained people in the Bistros with great stories of helping within the warehouse areas.
Thank you for the wonderful lectures you have provided. During the late sixties and early seventies, I spent occasional time in Savannah as I worked for both Great Dane Trailers and Union Camp Corporation, and of course, had no idea of the basic history of the marvelous city Savannah was, and is, when I strolled the parks after dinner. You have provided a great service that I truly appreciate.
There is a series on youtube called" Reading the forested landscape". Your series is similar. I ove it when people take the time to unlock "secret knowledge" for others. Thank you.
@ 45:50 Davenport House I have never understood why this Federal Style Architecture would be One's choice for a Private Home or a Commercial Property for that matter, and I must note this as it always registers in my mind: "what elite idiot built their home without and entry overhang, roof, or awning, to keep themselves dry when entering and exiting the Front Door. Who imagined it as elegant, with a vision of their visitors standing on about a "4 X 4" slab of concrete, while waiting on the Owner or staff to answer the door"?' From Connecticut to the Carolinas, and obviously on down into Georgia, in an area with some of the most trying of inclement weather,. "I have always found this Design to be utterly Undesirable for both style and the any value of function. The second statement that always comes to mind, my Mother saying: *"Mercy, they don't even have enough sense to come in out of the rain."* These thoughts just continue to follow me when I gaze upon a Federal Style's Front Door/Entry. ... No insult intended to anyone, well, possibly the guy that 1st built one and more so those whom followed in the order to cause it to register as a style and make its way into an Architecture and Design Book. Humans do the strangest things, particularly for Social Climbing. ... "Your are quite correct Mother." 🍀💚🍀
Question Robin; I wouldn't ask you to incorporate Real Estate into your wonderful presentations but to touch upon the demographics of apts, condos, homes etc may be of interest and possibly update past tours with like info. Thanks for sharing your passion.
I appreciate the suggestion. In fact, I'm part of the Chatham County Housing Coalition (a volunteer group of professionals from diverse areas of expertise) and one of the things we're studying is historic alternatives to single-family houses, including apartments, duplexes, etc.
@@urbantraces9640 Hi Robin, I must confess, I grew up in NC and my parents moved to RI. Always hoped to return to the south. My wife and I want to snowbird and eventually move back. Coastal GA is our choice. Your videos have intrigued us to the point of viewing Savannah R. Estate videos. If you know of any seasonal apts in Savannah we would be interested. Keep making videos, we love them. Al.
Once again, thank you for saving me from the tourist videos and ghost tours. But now I have a new problem. I will be visiting Savannah with my wife. Whenever I see something that I understand, I get triggered to blurt out an explanation. You explained so much about the why and how Savannah was laid out, and also the physical clues which reveal this history, like the embedded sewer gratings with their cleanouts in the middle of the current sidewalks, I may have a sort of urban architecture Tourette's syndrome. Does SCAD offer marital counseling?
I looked for a good paper map of Savannah but I could not find one. Of the two I could find, one included Charston SC and the font was too small, the other which was a "3D" map in the wrong orientation and ended at Forsyth Park. I wonder if there could be some sort of commercial opportunity here to supply a map that covers from downtown to the historical suburbs (your suburb tour). You could pin point some of the cool urban traces you describe in this video. Heck, give them names! (Rick's rounded shoulder.) Naming things might help protect them. On the back side of the map you could describe the Ward system with its tithing blocks, trust blocks, civic streets, service streets, and lanes, and how they measured street width from wall to wall, with sidewalks not existing. I doubt most tourists walking the streets trying to capture ghost moans on their IPhone are fully aware of the details. You might ask, "Why a paper map? Aren't they outdated?" I don't have an authoritative answer for you but although I use electronic maps, but I love writing on a paper map, writing out walks, circling things, and it makes a nice memento of the trip.
This is a great idea. I see a possible opportunity for a collaboration between different departments at SCAD to produce such a map that could be sold in their stores.
Thank you for your videos, you do a awesome job! very informative and super interesting
Thank you for sharing your lectures with the public. Very interesting and enjoyable. I wish I could take your course
It is possible to take classes at SCAD as a "non-degree seeking student". I've had a few such students over the years.
@@urbantraces9640 are you still doing walking tours and could someone tag along? I could spring for lunch if that would help.
I truly enjoy all of these marvelous " classes " on Savannah waterfront history and Greenway preservation. My great-grandfather was a Cotton Factor , and his office is now that of the Chamber of Commerce. My father loved visiting that area not many years after Preservationists saved it and helped with its restoration. He entertained people in the Bistros with great stories of helping within the warehouse areas.
I'd be interested in learning about your great-grandfather's experiences as a cotton factor. Are there any recorded reminiscences of his?
Thank you for the wonderful lectures you have provided. During the late sixties and early seventies, I spent occasional time in Savannah as I worked for both Great Dane Trailers and Union Camp Corporation, and of course, had no idea of the basic history of the marvelous city Savannah was, and is, when I strolled the parks after dinner. You have provided a great service that I truly appreciate.
There is a series on youtube called" Reading the forested landscape". Your series is similar. I ove it when people take the time to unlock "secret knowledge" for others. Thank you.
I hope that as in person learning resumes at SCAD, there will still be new videos for your adoring public to enjoy!
Thank you for the enthusiasm. That is my goal.
Awesome!
I really enjoyed the brief discourse on brick laying. I would have called that Brock pattern English. Thanks for the correction
@ 45:50 Davenport House
I have never understood why this Federal Style Architecture would be One's choice for a Private Home or a Commercial Property for that matter, and I must note this as it always registers in my mind: "what elite idiot built their home without and entry overhang, roof, or awning, to keep themselves dry when entering and exiting the Front Door.
Who imagined it as elegant, with a vision of their visitors standing on about a "4 X 4" slab of concrete, while waiting on the Owner or staff to answer the door"?'
From Connecticut to the Carolinas, and obviously on down into Georgia, in an area with some of the most trying of inclement weather,.
"I have always found this Design to be utterly Undesirable for both style and the any value of function. The second statement that always comes to mind, my Mother saying: *"Mercy, they don't even have enough sense to come in out of the rain."*
These thoughts just continue to follow me when I gaze upon a Federal Style's Front Door/Entry.
... No insult intended to anyone, well, possibly the guy that 1st built one and more so those whom followed in the order to cause it to register as a style and make its way into an Architecture and Design Book.
Humans do the strangest things, particularly for Social Climbing.
... "Your are quite correct Mother." 🍀💚🍀
Question Robin; I wouldn't ask you to incorporate Real Estate into your wonderful presentations but to touch upon the demographics of apts, condos, homes etc may be of interest and possibly update past tours with like info. Thanks for sharing your passion.
I appreciate the suggestion. In fact, I'm part of the Chatham County Housing Coalition (a volunteer group of professionals from diverse areas of expertise) and one of the things we're studying is historic alternatives to single-family houses, including apartments, duplexes, etc.
@@urbantraces9640 Hi Robin, I must confess, I grew up in NC and my parents moved to RI. Always hoped to return to the south. My wife and I want to snowbird and eventually move back. Coastal GA is our choice. Your videos have intrigued us to the point of viewing Savannah R. Estate videos. If you know of any seasonal apts in Savannah we would be interested. Keep making videos, we love them. Al.
@@almyers8074 send me an email to and I can put you in touch with friends who know about seasonal rentals.
Once again, thank you for saving me from the tourist videos and ghost tours. But now I have a new problem. I will be visiting Savannah with my wife. Whenever I see something that I understand, I get triggered to blurt out an explanation. You explained so much about the why and how Savannah was laid out, and also the physical clues which reveal this history, like the embedded sewer gratings with their cleanouts in the middle of the current sidewalks, I may have a sort of urban architecture Tourette's syndrome. Does SCAD offer marital counseling?
So glad to hear you share the thrill of seeing urban and architectural patterns. The more you look the more you'll see.
I looked for a good paper map of Savannah but I could not find one. Of the two I could find, one included Charston SC and the font was too small, the other which was a "3D" map in the wrong orientation and ended at Forsyth Park. I wonder if there could be some sort of commercial opportunity here to supply a map that covers from downtown to the historical suburbs (your suburb tour). You could pin point some of the cool urban traces you describe in this video. Heck, give them names! (Rick's rounded shoulder.) Naming things might help protect them. On the back side of the map you could describe the Ward system with its tithing blocks, trust blocks, civic streets, service streets, and lanes, and how they measured street width from wall to wall, with sidewalks not existing. I doubt most tourists walking the streets trying to capture ghost moans on their IPhone are fully aware of the details. You might ask, "Why a paper map? Aren't they outdated?" I don't have an authoritative answer for you but although I use electronic maps, but I love writing on a paper map, writing out walks, circling things, and it makes a nice memento of the trip.
This is a great idea. I see a possible opportunity for a collaboration between different departments at SCAD to produce such a map that could be sold in their stores.