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.

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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 HK$605 per night from 5 Feb to 6 Feb
HK$605
HK$735 total
5 Feb - 6 Feb
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! (522 reviews)
The place was super cute. Comfortable and charming.

Reviewed on 21 Jan 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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (30 reviews)
Just as pictured! 3 bedrooms, and another sleeper sofa. Perfect for our group. Parking was available on the street with no issues. The host responded to any questions I had right away. All in all, this was a great stay.

Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026

Cozy Cottage in Historic Savannah Near Forsyth Park
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. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (272 reviews)
Close to Forsyth Park.

Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026

Printmaker's Inn
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 HK$554 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
HK$554
HK$1,505 total
26 Jan - 27 Jan
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 ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews)
Beautifully restored condo in great neighborhood. Nice front porch & back sitting area. Very clean. Kitchen had everything you could need. We purposely wanted to stay in that area to go to some of the neighborhood’s great restaurants & bars. All very fun & trendy. We know the area is a bit of a transitioning ...

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

Bright Modern Coastal Retreat Near SCAD, 5-Minute Walk to Starland Yard + Food!
Huge 5 bed, 5 bath in Historic Downtown Savannah

Huge 5 bed, 5 bath in Historic Downtown Savannah

Savannah GA
The price is HK$1,621 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
HK$1,621
HK$4,270 total
26 Jan - 27 Jan
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (59 reviews)
Great communication with the host and a wonderful property for our large group!

Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025

Huge 5 bed, 5 bath in Historic Downtown Savannah
Perfect for Bachelorette & Bachelor Groups ★ Private Duplex ★ Starland District

Perfect for Bachelorette & Bachelor Groups ★ Private Duplex ★ Starland District

Savannah GA
Stay at this holiday home in Savannah. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions River Street and Forsyth Park are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
It is very charming! We stayed for my daughter’s wedding weekend, it was perfect for the wedding party to have separate spaces to get ready! The entire weekend was a joy!

Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025

Perfect for Bachelorette & Bachelor Groups ★ Private Duplex ★ Starland District
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Midtown

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.

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

You'll enjoy the coffee shops and parks in Victorian District - West. You might want to make time for a stop at Savannah Stage Company or Cultural Arts Gallery.

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 Mercer Williams House Museum.

Eastside


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