Back to Savannah, Pt. 4

Despite the warnings about increased criminal activity, I took my time walking home after dinner. It was a quiet night that was perfect for taking a little extra time to capture some long exposure evening shots, such as these two on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Both of these buildings are run by the Savannah College of Art and Design, aka SCAD.



These ghosts of terrazzo tile intrigue me each time I see them, giving clues as to the retailers that once occupied these shops.



Levy's Jewelers sparkles at night with their ever-changing colored spotlights.



The Marshall House Hotel:



At the SCAD Library, this fly sculpture forever hangs upside down.



The SCAD Trustees Theatre:



It didn't matter that I'd already had dessert at The Grey; I was drawn into Leopold's Ice Cream.





This time, I tried the Ginger Ice Cream, which has become a new favorite.



Back on the road home, I continued to shoot photos, despite my belly being full of Ginger Ice Cream. The Owens Thomas House:



Colonial Park Cemetery. If only they didn't lock the gate at night.



I once dreamed of this vintage building and its condos on Lafayette Square being my retirement home. Until I got a look at the units inside.



The Flannery O'Connor childhood home:



Finally, back home to the Hamilton-Turner Inn. Another great day in Savannah closes.



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Broughton Street: Main Street in Savannah

Broughton Street was and still is the heart of shopping in the historic downtown area of Savannah, Georgia. On a recent trip to my favorite southern city I snapped these photos. The first one was a fortunate shot that I captured just as the sun was beginning to set. The building on the left is the Savannah College of Art & Design (aka SCAD) Jen Library. In its former life, it was the Maas Brothers department store. I had never noticed this insect that hangs from the ceiling of the entry area before; not sure if it was new or if I had just been careless on my previous walks through this corner of town.



Moving a little further down the street we come to SCAD's Trustees Theater, which originally opened in 1946. Today it hosts Savannah Film Fest screenings and Savannah Music Festival concerts.



The Paris Market Cafe is a newer addition to the area.



Imagine an upscale Pier One Imports with a cafe and you pretty much have this very quaint shop. I actually did like the merchandise carried within.



Another Savannah retail favorite for me is the Savannah Bee Company.



Pretty cool honeycomb signage!



They have all kinds of products here, including health & beauty, apparel, wine, children's items…



and of course honey. Loved the way the light illuminated these beautiful bottles.



Last but not least is Levy Jewelers, a Savannah staple since 1900.



They expanded into this new Broughton Street location a few years back.



The signage for Savannah's best gym is practically invisible because it is also the location for Kayak Cafe:



so they put this creative A-Frame out on Brought to attract customers:



It really is a fantastic gym and I was glad to be able to work out during my last trip.



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Rock 'n Savannah, Pt. 4

Broughton Street in Savannah, Georgia, was once a vibrant center of retail, restaurants, and hotes. Thankfully, the same can be said today. Even though some of the players have changed, the storefronts and feel of a thriving community have survived.



Levy Jewelers is on the corner of Bull & Broughton, having just moved from its previous location of 75 years, Drayton & Broughton.



The flags were out over Broughton in honor of Veterans Day.



This little gem of a coffee house, The Coffee Fox, apparently has an interesting history.



Old and new, living together; I love the idea of repurposing an old building rather than simply tearing it down..



A shot of the interior of The Coffee Fox:



The Marshall House on Broughton has the distinction of being the oldest hotel in Savannah, having been built in 1851. It also boasts a pretty darn good location, too.



My favorite area of Broughton Street is the one that has Leopold's Ice Cream Parlour and SCAD's Trustees Theater (formerly the Weis Theater which opened back in 1946):



Back to home base after walking around town and taking some photos, it was time for a few drinks at the Mansion on Forsyth's Bar, located above the 700 Drayton Restaurant.



The bar matched the rest of the hotel; a somewhat modern look with a few vintage upscale yet kitschy touches.



How about this colorful chandelier?



I especially liked these two paintings; not sure who the artist is.



They seem like something from the WPA era...mixed in with a psychedelic trip for good measure.



After drinks, it was time for the after-race celebratory dinner, meaning we had to hightale it up to Reynolds Square, where a statue of John Wesley (credited as the founder of the Methodist movement) resides.



and the Lucas Theatre. Unfortunately, we would be leaving just before Jim Brickman was to perform there.



The final destination was The Olde Pink House, seen in this aerial shot:



This restaurant is a must-dine for me every time I visit Savannah.



The warm interior...



The Colonial decor...



and the Fried Pork Chop.



It's no wonder I found myself running 8 miles only 2 days after the race.

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