Midtown

Savannah

WWII inspired dinner, serving great American classics.
WWII inspired dinner, serving great American classics.
This building was constructed in 1897-98 as a memorial to General Alexander R. Lawton (1818-96) and his daughter, Corinne (1844-77). It was used as a public space for cultural, educational and civic purposes until the 1930s. After serving in the Georgia House of Representatives and as president of Georgia and Atlantic Railroad, Lawton served as Brigadier General and Quartermaster-General of the Confederacy, as ambassador to Austria- Hungary, and as fifth president of the American Bar Association. Chartered in 1907, St. Paul’s Greek Orthodox Church acquired the building as its sanctuary in 1941.
The history of the Live Oak Public Libraries can be traced back to the turn of the century in Savannah. Established in 1903, the Savannah Public Library consisted of a 23,000 volume collection housed in one room of the Georgia Historical Society. Ten years later the Carnegie Library opened on East Henry Street to serve Savannah’s black community. Surrounded by late-Victorian homes and adjacent to a small city park modeled on the squares in historic downtown Savannah the main library building on Bull Street opened for use in 1916. The library was built at a cost of $104,041.78 with a Carnegie grant. Its neoclassical design was provided by architect H. W. Witcover, who also designed Savannah’s City Hall.
This area was first developed in 1910, but most homes were built in the 1930s and 1940s. The neighborhood is considered one of the most affluent within city limits by local residents. Marketed as Chatham Crescent by Granger’s Chatham Land and Hotel Company, the Granger Tract took its design from the Beaux Arts plan popular at the time. At various points in the neighborhood, city blocks were punctuated with 1-acre (4,000 m2) circles (named for city and county officials), a crescent-shaped street, and a landscaped mall. At the end of the palmetto-lined mall stretching between Maupas Avenue to 47th Street was to be the centerpiece of Chatham Crescent – a magnificent tourist facility called the Hotel Georgia. The Spanish Revival-style hotel was designed by noted architect Henrik Wallin, who assisted Henry Bacon with New York’s Astor Hotel. Apparently the developers hoped that wealthy Northerners would check into what was to be a luxurious hotel and decide to purchase a second home in Chatham Crescent. Unfortunately, the hotel encountered numerous problems and barely got off the ground. Eventually, Savannah High School (now the Savannah Arts Academy) was built on the nearly eight acres of land set aside for the hotel.

Top hotels in Midtown

Isetta Inn (Boutique Inn)

Isetta Inn (Boutique Inn)

3 out of 5
19 W 37th St Savannah GA
The price is €98 per night from 11 Mar to 12 Mar
€98
11 Mar - 12 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Savannah. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and bike hire on-site. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (540 reviews)
Place was r

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Isetta Inn (Boutique Inn)
Cozy Cottage in Historic Savannah Near Forsyth Park

Cozy Cottage in Historic Savannah Near Forsyth Park

Savannah GA
Stay at this holiday home in Savannah. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions River Street and Forsyth Park are ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (40 reviews)
Good communication, easy check in and check out, I had to call once and they answered my question.

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

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Cozy Cottage in Historic Savannah Near Forsyth Park
Bright Modern Coastal Retreat Near SCAD, 5-Minute Walk to Starland Yard + Food!

Bright Modern Coastal Retreat Near SCAD, 5-Minute Walk to Starland Yard + Food!

2 out of 5
Savannah GA
The price is €201 per night from 4 Mar to 5 Mar
€201
4 Mar - 5 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this apartment in Savannah. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions River Street and Forsyth Park are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (16 reviews)
The character of the house is very charming. Felt very comfortable and decor was on point. However, the bed sank to the middle and upon stripping the sheets we found that support brace down (which explains that). Loved the clawfoot tub which added to the character however the enamel is peeling up ...

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

Bright Modern Coastal Retreat Near SCAD, 5-Minute Walk to Starland Yard + Food!
Printmaker's Inn

Printmaker's Inn

4 out of 5
303 W Gwinnett St Savannah GA
Stay at this B&B in Savannah. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (275 reviews)
Exceptional all around!

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

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Printmaker's Inn
Savannah’s Oak & Brick Hideaway

Savannah’s Oak & Brick Hideaway

Savannah GA
Stay at this holiday home in Savannah. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions River Street and Forsyth Park are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
The host communicated well and the house was clean and ready for us.

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

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Savannah’s Oak & Brick Hideaway
Huge 5 bed, 5 bath in Historic Downtown Savannah

Huge 5 bed, 5 bath in Historic Downtown Savannah

Savannah GA
The price is €469 per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
€469
3 Mar - 4 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Savannah. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions River Street and Forsyth Park are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (62 reviews)
While the house is historic, the amenities were updated. Owner was also very attentive and helpful.

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Huge 5 bed, 5 bath in Historic Downtown Savannah
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Other neighbourhoods around Midtown

Thomas Square

Thomas Square

You'll enjoy the restaurants and gardens in Thomas Square. You might want to make time for a stop at Starland District or Bull Street Library.

Thomas Square
WWII inspired dinner, serving great American classics.

Starland District

If you're spending some time in Starland District, Starland District and Bull Street Library are top sights worth seeing.

Starland District
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Dixon Park

Though Dixon Park may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like River Street and Mercer Williams House Museum.

Dixon Park
WWII inspired dinner, serving great American classics.

Victorian District - East

Though Victorian District - East may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like River Street and Mercer Williams House Museum.

Victorian District - East
Savannah Victorian District

Victorian District - West

Visitors to Victorian District - West like its coffee shops and parks, and Savannah Stage Company is a sight worth a stop.

Victorian District - West
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Eastside

Though Eastside may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like River Street and Lafayette Square.

Eastside

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