Savannah is known for its unique local culture rooted in its captivating history and architecture. People from all over the world visit Savannah today, to experience the city’s distinctive charm.
But the city wasn’t always an attractive tourist destination, in fact, 75 years ago, the tourism industry was practically nonexistent.
In the 1950s, the city was trying to balance the decay of century-old downtown infrastructure with the rapidly growing automobile industry. In 1954, the old City Market was demolished to make room for a parking garage. The following year, the historic Isaiah Davenport house was next on the chopping block…