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Folk Victorian Shotgun House, Circa 1900, Darien
This iconic shotgun house is located on the edge of the historic Mentionville community.
West Darien Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
St. John Baptist Church, 1920, Darien
This congregation was organized on 22 June 1905 by Reverend J. Rogers and the church building, still in use today, was dedicated in July 1920.
West Darien Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
Patelidas Bungalow #1, 1940, Darien
This is one of three nearly identical Crafstman-inspired gable-front bungalows built by Gen or Stelio Patelidas as rental properties in 1940 [to my understanding]. I believe at least one is presently being restored.
West Darien Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
Fire House, 1884, & Masonic Lodge, 1895, Darien
Best known as City Hall today, this was originally built as a single-story engine house for the Board of Fire Commissioners in 1884. A second floor was added in 1895 for use by the McIntosh Dragoons and the Masons. Remodeled as a service center by Mrs. Talbot Smith in 1944, it was home to the USO during World War II. Since then it has been used by the police and fire departments and the second floor was used as the public library until the construction of a more modern facility on U. S. 17.
Vernon Square-Columbus Square Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
Emanuel Brown House, Circa 1875, Darien
This landmark Darien home, built by Emanuel Brown and later owned by the Johnson family, recently served as the Darien River House Restaurant. Different sources give dates of construction varying from 1875-1920. Until I learn otherwise, I’m deferring to the date given in Georgia’s Natural, Archaeological, and Historic Resources Survey.
Vernon Square-Columbus Square Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
Grace Baptist Church, Circa 1915, Darien
Now known as Emmanuel House of Prayer in Historic Grace, this Gothic Revival church is a landmark of the African-American community in Darien. It was home for many years to Grace Baptist Church and has also been known as Friendship Baptist Church.
Vernon Square-Columbus Square Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
Bluestein House, Circa 1870, Darien
This landmark was the family home of the owners of Bluestein’s Department Store; it now houses the Burning of Darien Museum. According to the Breman Museum, which houses the Bluestein family papers: David Bluestein…was the owner of Bluestein’s Supermarket. His family had settled in Darien in the late 1800s when his grandfather, Meyer Bluestein, started a grocery business.
West Darien Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
Lighthouse Views of Tybee Island
From atop the Tybee Lighthouse one can take in 360-degree views of the island.
Looking North
Looking Northeast
Looking East
Looking East
Looking Southeast
Fort Screven Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
Tybee Lighthouse, 1773, 1867 &c.
Georgia’s oldest and tallest [145 feet] lighthouse is the symbol of Tybee Island and one of the most fascinating places to visit on the coast. Climbing the 178 steps to the top is an effort but one which pays off with wonderful views of the island and the Atlantic Ocean.
There are landings every 25 steps in case you need to rest or if you just want to see the island from different perspectives.
Because its complex of supporting structures remain intact, the property around the Tybee Lighthouse is officially referred to as the Tybee Island Light Station.
The lower sixty feet of the iconic structure date to John Mulryne’s construction of 1773, which was 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 of Georgia was the placement of a lighthouse at the confluence of the Atlantic Ocean and the Savannah River that General Oglethorpe threatened to hang the incompetent builder of the first beacon. Numerous modifications and additions have been made over the ensuing two centuries. Notably, Confederates burned the lighthouse in 1861 to prevent its use by Union troops; in 1867, 85 feet were added to the 1773 base to bring the lighthouse to its present height.
The Stick Style Head Keeper’s Cottage was built in 1881.
The house was built with an attached kitchen, known as a “summer kitchen”. Its location at the rear of the dwelling helped keep heat out of the house during the summer.
The master bedroom is located downstairs.
Guest and children’s bedrooms are located upstairs.
The 2nd Assistant Keeper’s Cottage (below) was built circa 1861 from remains of the old Confederate barracks. The 2nd Assistant Keeper first occupied the cottagee in 1867.
The oldest structure on the property is the original summer kitchen, dating to 1812. It was used until 1910 and now houses archaeological treasures found on site over the years.
The fuel storage shed was built in 1890.
Fort Screven Historic District, National Register of Historic Places