This Federal style home is based on a home in Savannah built by master builder Isaiah Davenport as his family residence. The 1820 house also served as a showcase for Davenport's work. He lived in the home with his family until his death from Yellow Fever in 1827. The structure was slated for demolition in 1955 to make room for a parking lot when seven prominent Savannah women banded together to raise money for its purchase. Saving the Davenport house from the wrecking ball was the founding act of the Historic Savannah Foundation which became instrumental in preserving the city's architectural history.

Muirfield Square - Savannah

Era: Antebellum
Style: Federal (1780-1830)

3940 Muirfield Square

Davenport House - 324 East State Street, Savannah (1820)