The story
One of the finest Greek Revival federal buildings in the South, completed in 1852 with six monumental Doric columns. Still in use as a federal building. Built on the exact site of Georgia's first public building (1733). Processed customs duties during the peak of Savannah's cotton empire.
Everything that was here
- 1852–present · still open
Savannah Customs Housefederal building
One of the finest Greek Revival federal buildings in the South, completed in 1852 with six monumental Doric columns. Still in use as a federal building. Built on the exact site of Georgia's first public building…
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U.S. Custom House (Original Construction)Government Building
Designed by John S. Norris in Greek Revival style with six granite columns from Quincy, Massachusetts. Built on the site where the colony of Georgia's first public building stood. The building processed customs for…
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