2010 GREEN PAGES - Historic Savannah Foundation

PRESERVATION SERVICES RESOURCE DIRECTORY 

Historic Savannah Foundation 

GREEN PAGES 

A Sourcebook of Contractors, Suppliers and Service Providers 

Who Support Preservation 

2010 Edition

Of course we’re behind preserving 

Savannah’s 

rich history. 

We’ve been a part of its 

banking history since 1955. 

We are proud to be a member of the 

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Letter from the President & CEO 

On behalf of the Board of Trustees, members and staff of Historic Savannah Foundation, 

I am pleased to present the 2010 Edition of the HSF Green Pages. This is your one-stopsource 

for finding the services you need to live, work and play in the Hostess City. 

We strongly encourage you to support these businesses not only because they support 

preservation and HSF, but because they are local. The Green Pages includes scores of local 

professionals and small businesses that pump millions of dollars into Savannah’s economy. 

The dollars they generate are leveraged and recycled in Savannah over and over, and for 

that we are grateful. 

You may notice a new look for the Green Pages…featuring Historic Savannah 

Foundation’s new logo. We are in the midst of a re-branding campaign to freshen our look 

and reintroduce this venerable organization to the community. This is the first of several 

updates and improvements—not the least of which will be a forthcoming revamping of 

our website (www.historicsavannahfoundation.org) that should come on-line in early summer. 

We welcome and value your feedback into this process; do not hesitate to share your 

views with us by e-mailing me at dcarey@historicsavannahfoundation.org or calling me at 

233-7787. 

Also, please note the pictures of the 2009 award winners on the cover of the publication. 

HSF highlights these to point out the best of restoration, rehabilitation, stewardship and 

infill. We commend the award recipients for their excellent work. In 2011, HSF will 

introduce a new format for the awards program—making it a stand alone event separate 

from its traditional place in the annual meeting. We want to celebrate these bar-setting 

projects and laud them in an event dedicated just to them. Consequently, we will not be 

soliciting nominations for awards in 2010. Stay tuned to HSF for more details as we 

develop this new event. 

Thank you for supporting Historic Savannah Foundation and for our corporate sponsors 

who appear in the Green Pages. Happy New Year! 

Daniel G. Carey 

President & CEO 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 

History of Historic Savannah Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 

Employee Directory and Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 

Board of Trustees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 

Mission Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 

Business Directory 

Accounting Firms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 

Antiques, Art and Interior Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 

Architectural Firms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 

Banks and Financial Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 

Beauty and Personal Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 

Contractors and Developers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 

Dental Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 

Dining and Restaurants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 

Educational, Cultural and Community Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 

Engineering Firms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 

Environmental and Regulatory Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 

Florists, Gardens and Landscaping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 

Health Care and Medical Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 

Historic Restoration, Streetscapes & Hardscapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 

Hospitality and Tourism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 

Insurance Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 

Legal Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 

Lumber and Suppliers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 

Printing and Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 

Real Estate and Appraisal Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 

Rentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 

Retail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 

Service and Industry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 

Wholesale Distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 

Revolving Fund Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 

Easement Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 

MASHH Program Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 

HSF Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 

www.historicsavannahfoundation.org 

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Historic Savannah Foundation… 

Then and Now 

Historic Savannah Foundation, Inc. (HSF) is a local, non-profit preservation organization 

dedicated to protecting and preserving Savannah’s heritage. Borne out of threats to demolish 

the Davenport House for a parking lot, HSF was organized and chartered in 1955 to preserve 

the buildings, squares and neighborhoods in the City of Savannah. Originally, HSF focused 

most of its attention on saving endangered buildings in the National Historic Landmark 

District. Over the last few decades, the organization has expanded its programs and service 

area to include all of Savannah and Chatham County - which now boasts more than a dozen 

historic districts. 

HSF is the voice for preservation in Savannah. It focuses on advocacy, education and community 

involvement in fulfilling its mission. With a membership of more than 800, a professional 

staff of 10 and a diverse 30-member Board of Trustees, HSF is a strong and stable organization. 

Located in the Abraham Sheftall House (c.1818) on Columbia Square, HSF is recognized 

for its outstanding programs, its award-winning Isaiah Davenport House Museum, 

and, perhaps most of all, its acclaimed Revolving Fund. HSF buys at-risk historic properties, 

stabilizes them and sells them to preservation-minded buyers with protective covenants. To 

date, HSF has saved nearly 400 properties through purchase and resale, stabilization and conservation 

easements. It is this fee simple intervention which distinguishes HSF from many 

other local preservation organizations. HSF puts its money where its mouth is and takes an 

ownership interest in protecting, preserving and stewarding Savannah. 

The same demolition threats that sparked HSF’s birth in 1955 are as ever-present in 2010. It 

is important to remember that downtown was once blighted but, thanks to HSF and some 

visionary leaders, the answer was not removal. The answer, and the reason Savannah is what 

it is today, was preservation. Fifty years hence, historic neighborhoods to the east, west and 

south of downtown are experiencing the same pressures that once faced the Landmark District. 

They are being ‘pock-marked’ by neglect. And, sadly, the short-sighted, knee-jerk reaction is 

still demolition and removal. 

Fortunately, Savannah’s more enlightened leadership sees that past can be prologue in terms of 

saving the community’s heritage. Heritage—history, architecture and the Oglethorpe Plan— 

is what distinguishes Savannah from other cities, and it is the fulcrum of the local economy. 

But success needs to be managed. Savannah is so good at promoting itself that the Landmark 

District must absorb a crush of tourists, unsympathetic alterations and increases in height, 

scale and density pressures…which bring a whole new set of challenges. 

HSF is up to the task; it works with the City, MPC, Chamber of Commerce and private property 

and business owners throughout Savannah to find common ground. We work to bring 

resolution to issues. With your help and membership, we can fulfill our mission and improve 

Savannah’s economy. Please join us. 

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EMPLOYEE DIRECTORY 

HSF 

(912) 233-7787 

Daniel G. Carey 

President & CEO 

dcarey@historicsavannahfoundation.org 

Ext. 104 

Andrea Dove 

Development Director 

adove@historicsavannahfoundation.org 

Ext. 100 

Paula Cummins 

Comptroller 

pcummins@historicsavannahfoundation.org 

Ext. 101 

Jessica Pedigo 

Field Representative 

jpedigo@historicsavannahfoundation.org 

Ext. 108 

Davenport House Museum 

(912) 236-8097 

Jamie Credle 

Museum Director 

jcredle@savbusiness.net 

Ben Head 

Shop Manager 

davenportshop@savbusiness.net 

Dottie Kraft 

Head Docent 

Jeff Freeman 

Museum Associate 

jfreeman@savbusiness.net 

Raleigh Marcel 

Maintenance Technician 

Lula Williams 

Administrative Assistant 

lula@historicsavannahfoundation.org 

Ext. 107 


www.davenporthousemuseum.org 

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Mailing information 

HSF Executive Offices 

321 East York Street 

P.O. Box 1733 

Savannah, Georgia 31402-1733 

Davenport House Museum 

324 East State Street 

Savannah, Georgia 31401 

Museum Shop 

119 Habersham Street 

Savannah, Georgia 31401

HISTORIC SAVANNAH FOUNDATION 

BOARD OF TRUSTEES · 2010 

Officers 

Mr. J.T. Turner, Jr. -Chairman 

Mr. Aaron Levy - Vice Chairman 

Mrs. Jennifer Fana - Secretary 

Mr. Ken Gaylord * - Treasurer 

Mr. W. John Mitchell - Past Chairman 

Trustees 

Mr. Scott Barber * 

Mr. Denis Blackburne 

Mrs. Lorraine Boice 

Mr. Jamie Chisolm * 

Mrs. Pam Clinard 

Mr. Jeffrey S. Eley * 

Mr. Brian Felder 

Mrs. Vaughnette Goode-Walker 

Mrs. Susan Hancock * 

Mr. Tommy Hester 

Ms. Kathleen Horne 

Mr. Bill Lovett 

Mr. Daniel Mahfet 

Mr. Chris Morrill 

Mr. David Paddison 

Ms. Anne Roise 

Mrs. Ebony Simpson 

Mr. Hue Thomas 

Mrs. Julie Wade 

Dr. Albert Wall 

Mr. J. Reid Williamson Jr. 

Mrs. Ann Koontz * 

Davenport House Committee 

Trustees by Representation 

Mr. Randy Kulp 

Downtown Neighborhood Association 

Mrs. Gloria Harrison 

Tour of Homes Chairman 

Mrs. Holley Jaakkola 

Gala Chairman 

* denotes committee chairman 

The mission of Historic Savannah Foundation 

is to preserve and protect Savannah’s heritage through 

advocacy, education and community involvement. 

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY 

Inclusion in this publication does not represent an 

endorsement of a contractor, business, supplier, 

or craftsperson by the Historic Savannah Foundation. 

The businesses listed are current members whose membership 

was active from 12/1/08 through 12/1/09. 

Unless otherwise noted, the area code is (912). 

Accounting Firms 

Deemer Dana & Froehle, LLP 

P.O. Box 9706 

Savannah, GA 31412 

238-1001 

Mr. William O. Johnson, Jr. 

jjohnson@ddfcpas.com 

www.ddfcpas.com 

Antiques, Art, & Interior Design 

37th @ Abercorn Antiques & Design 

201 East 37th Street 


233-0064 

Ms. Terri O'Neil 

terrioneil@bellsouth.net 

www.37aad.com 

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Guenther Wood Group, Inc. 



447-5522 

Mr. Greg Guenther 

guentherwoodgr@aol.com 

guentherwoodgroup.com 

Architectural Firms 

Cowart Coleman Group 

107 East Gordon Street 


236-1372 

Mr. Gerald D. Cowart 

gcowart@cowartgroup.com 

www.cowartgroup.com 

Greenline Architecture 

28 East 35th Street 


447-0440 

Mr. John Deering 

www.greenlinearch.com 

Hansen Architects, P.C. 

24 Drayton Street, # 900 


234-8056 

Mr. Paul Hansen 

jphansen@hansensavannah.com 

www.hansensavannah.com 

Lominack Kolman Smith Architects 

301 W. Broughton , Ste. 301 


232-5561 

Mr. Jerry Lominack 

www.lksarchitects.com 

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Ramsay Sherrill Architects 



238-5906 

Mrs. Linda M. Ramsay 

rsalmr@bellsouth.net 

Darby Bank & Trust Co. 

300 Bull Street 


238-1699 

Mr. Ray Fisher 

www.darbybank.com 

Banks & Financial Services 

The Coastal Bank 

18 W. Bryan Street 


201-7300 

Mr. J. Thomas Wiley, Jr. 

twiley@thecoastalbank.com 

www.thecoastalbank.com 

First Chatham Bank 

111 Barnard Street 


912-629-2900 

Mr. Mike Viers 

www.firstchatham.com 

The Heritage Bank 

620 Stephenson Avenue 


Mr. Jamie Chisolm 

www.the-heritage-bank.com 

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Minis & Co., Inc. 

115 E. Bay Street 


233-4715 

Mr. Felton Jenkins 

feltonj@minisinc.com 

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Queensborough National Bank & Trust 

216 West Hwy 80 


303-9080 

Mr. Mike English 

menglish@qnbtrust.com 

The Savannah Bank 



651-8200 

Mr. John Helmken 

www.savannahbank.com 

Supporting the 


www.seaislandbank.com 

Your team in Savannah: 

(l-r) Jerry Barton, Ken Rabitsch, Sue Strickland, 

Myra Phillips, Ben Johnson, and Mike Kemp 

5 Savannah Locations: 

 

Paulsen Street 

912.235.3786 

Sea Island Bank and Synovus Trust Company, N.A. are both members of the Synovus family of 

companies. Investment products are not FDIC insured, have no bank guarantee and may lose value. 

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For over 80 years, Darby Bank has 

been committed to our community, 

customers and employees. We’ve 

helped them thrive through 

remarkable change. Deeply rooted 

in our history are the Darby Bank 

core values: Integrity, Commitment, 

Excellence, Teamwork, Energy, and 

Ability. Darby Bank has the real 

people you trust and the expert 

answers for your every financial need. 

Let us help you grow 

your future. 

 

www.DarbyBank.com 

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SOLID 

BUILDS A SENSE OF 

COMMUNITY 

SunTrust proudly supports 

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leaders. 

SunTrust Bank, Member FDIC. © 2009 SunTrust Banks, Inc. SunTrust is a federally registered service mark of SunTrust Banks, Inc. 

Live Solid. Bank Solid. is a service mark of SunTrust Banks, Inc. 

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Sea Island Bank 

7402 Hodgson Memorial Drive 


235-3701 

Mr. Jerry Barton 

www.seaislandbank.com 

SunTrust Bank 



944-1090 

Mrs. Kay A. Ford 

www.suntrust.com 

United Community Bank 

24 Drayton Street 


234-6565 

Mr. Mike Lee 

www.ucbi.com 

Wachovia Bank 



651-0500 

Ms. Jenny Gentry 

www.wachovia.com 

More Locations, More Hours 

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912.236.4099 

HUNTER ARMY AIRFIELD: 

912.459.4931 

TRUMAN PARKWAY OFFICE: 

912.355.9736 

ABERCORN: 

912.920.7537 

BERWICK: 912.201.5323 

SAVANNAH 204: 912.303.4935 

We’re in Your Neighborhood: Blackshear, Brunswick, Darien, Ft. Stewart, Hinesville, 

Homerville, Jesup, Kingsland, Ludowici, Midway, Nahunta, Pembroke, Richmond 

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Minis & Co., Inc. 

The oldest investment 

advisory firm in the South 

Individualized Portfolio Management & Independent 

Professional Investment Advice 

• Consistent, long-term growth of capital with relatively low risk 

• Individually tailored portfolios constructed for the specific 

objectives of each client 

• Separately managed balanced portfolios as well as 

all-equity accounts for individual and institutional clients 

Serving Clients Nationwide Since 1932 

Mark Allen, CFA, CFP Dan Bromstad, CFA Felton Jenkins, CFA 

Portfolio Manager Portfolio Manager Portfolio Manager 

115 East Bay Street 


(912) 233-4715 www.MinisInc.com 

Minis & Co., Inc. is a SEC Registered Investment Advisor 

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We’re a 

financial leader 

with hometown 

manners. 

 

WITH WACHOVIA 

Thinkofitasthebestofbothworlds.Thepersonalizedserviceyou’ve 

come to expect from your local Savannah bank, combined with the 

wide range of products and services that only a national leader like 

Wachovia can offer. Whether it’s saving for college or starting your 

own business, Wachovia helps you turn possibilities into realities. Are 

you with Wachovia? 

STOP BY THE WACHOVIA FINANCIAL 

CENTER, OR CALL YOUR SAVANNAH 

BANKING TEAM AT 912-652-6410. 

Equal Opportunity Lender. All loans and lines of credit are subject to credit approval, verification and collateral 

evaluation. Initial decision is subject to you meeting specific underwriting requirements and final approval will be 

based upon you satisfying these requirements. Loans and lines of credit are originated by Wachovia Bank, National 

Association, or where applicable, Wachovia Bank of Delaware, National Association. Wachovia Bank, N.A., Member 

FDIC. ©2009 Wachovia Bank, N.A. 090051 

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Beauty and Personal Care 

B Street Salon 

418 East Broughton Street 


443-0043 

Mrs. Monica McMasters 

www.bstreetsalon.com 

Contractors & Developers 

Batson-Cook 

700 Galleria Pkwy S.E., Ste. 500 

Atlanta, GA 30339 

770-955-1951 

Mr. Ray Michaels 

rmichaels@batsoncookdev.com 

Greener Grass Hair Color and Designs 

9100 White Bluff Road, Ste. 204 


927-7377 

Mr. Jay Marshlick 

www.greenergrasshair.com 

Bloomquist Construction 

19 East Perry Street 


525-7782 

Mr. David Bloomquist 

dbloomquist@comcast.net 

www.bloomquist-construction.com 

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Dan J. Sheehan Company 

P.O. Box 8104 


236-4423 

Ms. Mary Kathryn Farrahar 

maryk@sheehan.contracting.com 

J.T. Turner Construction Co., Inc. 

P.O. Box 6190 


356-5611 

Mr. J.T. Turner, Jr. 

jturner@jttconst.com 

www.jttconst.com 

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Savannah Kitchens & Baths 

925 E. 37th Street 


236-9299 

Mr. Lukejohn Dickson 

luke@savkb.com 

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2009 Race for Preservation 

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Dental Care 

Charles R. Fana, Jr., DMD 

314 Stephenson Avenue 


352-3955 

Dr. Charles R. Fana 

www.drfanadentistry.com 

Morrison Dental Associates PC 

P.O. Box 13038 


354-3444 

Dr. Thomas J. Morrison 

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Dining and Restaurants 

Garibaldi's Café 

The Olde Pink House 

49 South Market Street 

Charleston, SC 29401 

843-720-1956 

Ms. Donna Moeckel 

garibaldiscafe@bellsouth.net 

Local 11 Ten 



790-9000 

Mr. F. Reed Dulany, III 

www.local11ten.com 

The Lady & Sons 

102 West Congress Street 


233-2600 

Ms. Paula Deen 

www.ladyandsons.com 

Educational, Cultural & 

Community Organizations 

Coastal Heritage Society, Inc. 

303 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard 


651-6840 

Mr. Scott W. Smith 

admin@chsgeorgia.org 

www.chsgeorgia.org 

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Furniture Makers 

Conservators 

Restorers 

Located to Serve 

Individuals & Museums 

in the Southeast 



Phone/Fax 912.447.5522 

www.guentherwoodgroup.com 

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Kennedy Pharmacy 

323 E. Broughton Street 

The Kennedy Pharmacy 

is newly rehabilitated and a perfect 

place to hold your next event, 

lecture or seminar! 

For more information and to 

check availability, 

please contact: 

Jamie Credle 

912.236.8097 or 


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Georgia Historical Society 

501 Whitaker Street 


651-2125 

Mr. Todd Groce 

Savannah College of Art and Design 

P.O. Box 3146 


525-5038 

Dr. April Martin 

www.scad.edu 

Isaiah Davenport House 

324 East State Street 


236-8097 

Ms. Jamie Credle 


www.davenporthousemuseum.org 

HSF Committees at work 

Revolving Fund Committee members inspect 

stabilization done at Bland’s Corner Store. 

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Engineering Firms 

Hussey, Gay, Bell & DeYoung 

329 Commercial Drive 


354-4626 

Mr. Bill Lovett 

whlovett@hgbd.com 

www.hgbd.com 

Thomas & Hutton Engineering Co. 

50 Park of Commerce 


234-5300 

Mr. Jimmy Collins 

collins.j@thomas-hutton.com 

www.thomas-hutton.com 

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Environmental & 

Regulatory Services 

Florists, Gardens & 

Landscaping 

Linear Projects, Inc. 

608 Herb River Drive 


354-7565 

Mr. Clayton M. Doherty, President 

linearprojects@comcast.net 

Carole Beason Groundworks 

18 Pinewood Avenue 


Mrs. Carole Beason 

LINEAR PROJECTS, INC. 

Land Use Analysis - Siting Studies - Environmental Assessments 

Regulatory Permitting - Expert Witness 

CLAYTON M. DOHERTY, MLA 

President 

608 Herb River Drive 

Savannah, GA 31406-3217 

phone 912-354-7565 

cellular 912-224-5988 

linearprojects@comcast.net 

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Graphic Design & 

Web Development 

SmackDab Studios 

PO Box 9384 


544-1770 

Mrs. Hannah Byrne 

hannah@smackdabstudios.com 

smackdabstudios.com 

Health Care & 

Medical Services 

Chatham Orthopaedics Associates, PA 

4425 Paulsen Street 


355-6615 

Dr. James Holtzclaw 

www.chathamorthopaedics.com 

The HSF Green Pages is available online! 

Visit us on the web: 


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Coastal Empire Plastic Surgery 

900 Mohawk Drive 


920-2090 

Dr. Luke Curtsinger 

www.wanttolookyourbest.com 

THA Group 

3 W. Perry Street 


233-2727 

Mrs. Ellen Bolch 

support@thagroup.org 

www.THAgroup.org 

Georgia Orthopaedics, LLC 

26 Medical Arts Center 


525-3500 

Mr. Tim Ragen 

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Savannah Tour of Homes and Gardens 

March 25-28, 2010 

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Historic Restoration, 

Streetscapes & Hardscapes 

Savannah Hardscapes 

Reve Surfaces 

64 McDowell Circle 

Levy, SC 29927 

Jonathan or William Rhangos 

jonathan@savannahhardscapes.com 

Hospitality & Tourism 

Luxury Living Savannah 

Wedding Cake Mansion, 14 E. Taylor 

Forsyth Park House, 209 W. Bolton 

Jones Street Suites, 109 W. Jones 

info@luxurylivingsavannah.com 

866-886-0809 

Mansion on Forsyth 



407-996-9999 

Mr. Richard Kessler 

www.mansiononforsythpark.com 

Residence Inn by Marriott 

500 West Charlton Street 


233-9996 

Mr. Donnie Morgan 

donnie@mckibbonhotels.com 

April 23-24, 2010 

Preview Party & Silent Auction April 22, 2010 

for more information, please visit: 

www.savannahgardenexpo.com or call 

912.233.7787 

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Insurance Services 

Bernard Williams & Company 

6001 Chatham Center Dr., Ste. 230 


234-4476 ext 3030 

Mr. Alan S. Williams 

alanwilliams@bwcco.com 

www.bernardwilliamsinsurance.com 

Premiere Coastal Insurance Group, Inc. 

326 East Bryan Street 


220-9994 

Mr. Robert Kerdasha, Principal 

rk@pciginc.com 

www.pciginc.com 

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Residence Inn by Marriott ® 

Savannah Downtown/Historic District 

Opening Early Spring 2009! 

Conveniently located near 

the Roundhouse Museum, 

the Savannah Welcome Center, 

and the Savannah Civic Center 

500 West Charlton Street • Savannah, GA 31401 

Phone: (912) 233-9996 • Group Sales: (912) 644-6880 

Email: cy.savdt.ssc@marriott.com 

www.marriott.com/savdv 

Residence Inn by Marriott® is the extended-stay hotel that 

helps you feel connected while away from home and maintain 

a balance of work and life. Our homelike surroundings 

invite you to relax, and our community atmosphere 

will make you feel welcome. Oversized spacious suites 

with full stainless steel kitchens, living & dining areas. 

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Seacrest Partners 

100 Riverview Dr., Ste. 302 


544-1900 

Mr. David Paddison 

www.seacrestpartners.com 

Wells Fargo Insurance Services 



Mr. Joseph E. Hargrove 

www.wachoviainsurance.com 

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SEACREST PARTNERS 

Precise. Agile. 

Responsive. 

PRINCIPALS: 

David Paddison, CPCU 

Steve Eagle, CLU, ChFC, CEBS, CPCU 

Cindy Robinett, CPCU, CIC 

Michael Butler, CPCU 

Allan Reynolds, CIC, AAI 

Debbie Rich, CPIW 

Kavin Smith, CPCU 

J. Cliff McCurry, CPCU 

100 Riverview Drive, Suite 301 

Savannah, annah, GA 31404 

912.544.1900 

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Legal Services 

Bouhan, Williams, & Levy LLP 



236-2491 

Mr. John Leintz 

The Bowman Law Office 

7505 Waters Avenue, Ste. D-3 


401-0121 

Mrs. Catherine Bowman 

www.thebowmanlawoffice.com 

Brennan & Wasden, LLP 

411 East Liberty Street 


232-6700 

Mr. Wiley A. Wasden, III 

wwasden@brennanandwasden.com 

www.brennanandwasden.com 

Brooks Law Firm 

313 West York Street 


233-9696 

Mr. Eugene Brooks 

gbrooks@brooks-law.com 

Personal Attention 

Trusted Relationships 

Exceptional Protection 

Overa QuarterCentury of 

Combined Insurance Expertise 

Multiple Homes, Cars, Watercraft, 

Aircraft, Excess Liability 

simplifying IT. 

The FinerThings-The Finest Protection 

AIG - Private Client Group - We Know Risk 

Chubb - Coverage beyond your expectations 

Hartford - Bring It On 

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HunterMaclean 

200 E. Saint Julian Street 


236-0261 

Mr. John Tatum 

jtatum@huntermaclean.com 

www.huntermaclean.com 

Inglesby, Falligant, Horne, 

Courington & Chisholm 

17 West McDonough Street 


232-7000 

Ms. Dolly Chisholm 

www.ifhlaw.com 

Savage, Turner, Pinson & Karsman 



231-1140 

Mr. Robert Bartley Turner 

www.savagelawfirm.net 

Lumber & Suppliers 

Guerry Lumber Company 

P.O. Box 23859 


232-3128 

Mr. Steve Chick 

www.guerrylumber.com 

Law office of Douglas P. McManamy, PC 

6600 Abercorn Street, Suite 104 


691-0943 

Mr. Douglas P. McManamy 

DPM@savannah-law.com 

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Joseph P. Brennan 

Wiley A. Wasden III 

Marvin W. McGahee 

Tracie Grove Smith 

W. Richard Dekle 

William E. Dillard III 

J. Curt Thomas 

B. Nicole Smith 

Sally Haskell Perkins 

Gregory G. Sewell 

Elizabeth Yarbrough 

Providing representation in disputes arising in the areas of general 

business matters, corporations, banking, contracts, partnerships, bankruptcy, 

real estate, probate and estate matters and the defense of professionals in 

malpractice cases including hospitals, nursing homes, physicians, realtors, 

architects, attorneys and engineers. Licensed in Georgia and South Carolina. 

411 East Liberty Street, Savannah, GA 31401 

912.232.6700 www.brennanandwasden.com 

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Printing & Media 

The Kennickell Group 

1700 East President Street 


232-7406 

Mr. Al Kennickell 

www.kennickell.com 

Savannah Morning News 

P.O. Box 1088 


236-9511 

Mr. Michael Traynor 

stacy.jennings@savannahnow.com 

www.savannahnow.com 

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Proudly Supports 


Brent J. Savage 

Robert Bartley Turner 

Stanley M. Karsman 

R. Scot Kraueter 

C. Dorian Britt 

Ashleigh R. Madison 

Kathryn H. Pinckney 

Brent J. Savage, Jr. 

Karl C. Zipperer 



1.912.231.1140 

1.800.626.1975 

Practice concentration in the areas of serious personal injury, 

medical malpractice, wrongful death, product liability, 

civil litigation, and nursing home negligence 

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Spanish Moss Printing 

504 E. Liberty Street 


Mr. Fillup Carter 

www.spanishmossprinting.com 

Travelhost of Savannah Magazine 

11-D. East Perry Street 


238-9777 

Mrs. Diane L. Kahn 

deepub2@aol.com 

Real Estate & 

Appraisal Services 

Celia Dunn Sotheby's 

International Realty 

9 - 17 West Charlton Street 


234-3323 

Mr. and Mrs. J. Laurence Dunn 

dunnc@aol.com 

www.celiadunnsir.com 

Collier Neely Dales 

301 Habersham Street 


233-7111 

Mr. Cliff Dales 

THE BOWMAN LAW OFFICE 

Catherine M. Bowman (Employment Law) 

Amanda J. Love (Family Law) 

7505 Waters Ave, Suite D-3 


(Tel) 912-401-0121│ (Fax) 912-352-9042 

Catherine@TheBowmanLawOffice.com 

www.TheBowmanLawOffice.com 

EMPLOYMENT LAW and LITIGATION 

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THE ARMSTRONG HOUSE 

447 BULL STREET 

SAVANNAH, GEORGIA 31401 

MAIN TELEPHONE: 911.236.2491 

MAIN FAX: 912.233.0811 

WEBSITE: WWW.BOUHAN.COM 

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Law␣Offices 

Inglesby,␣Falligant,␣Horne,␣Courington␣&␣Chisholm 

A␣Professional␣Corporation 

17␣West␣McDonough␣Street 

Post␣Office␣Box␣1368 

Savannah,␣GA␣31402-1368 

Telephone␣(912)␣232-7000 

Fax␣(912)␣232-7069 

Stoddard-Hull-Barrow␣House 

For more information about HSF, 

visit us on the web: 


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Weddings 

Corporate Events 

Holiday Parties 

rental of clearspan, 

frame & pole tents 

diverse inventory of 

party rental items 

tables, chairs, & 

beautiful linens 

 

 

 

chandelier & specialty 

lighting, heat & air 

2700 Gregory Street • Suite 150 


912.944.2297 

www.rancotents.com 

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Judge Realty 

347 Abercorn Street 


236-1000 

Ms. Lori Judge 

lori@judgerealtycompany.com 

www.judgerealtycompany.com 

Kole Management 



232-3555 

Mr. Don Kole or Mr. Jeff Kole 

www.apartmentsavannah.com 

People in the Savannah area have been 

picking up the Savannah Morning News 

for in-depth news coverage 

for 160 years. 

In addition to print, savannahnow.com, the flagship 

web site of the Savannah Morning News, 

is the largest local website of its kind. 

Today, the Savannah Morning News 

and savannahnow.com are the 

number 1 media source 

for the Savannah area. 

Thank you, Savannah, 

for making history with us. 

Here’s to the future. 

Source: Savannah CMS, Belden Associates, 2007-2008 

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Mopper-Stapen Realtors 

31 West Congress St. 


238-0874 

Mr. Dicky Mopper 

dmopper@mopperstapen.com 

www.mopper-stapen.com 

Rentals 

Ranco Tent Rental 

2700 Gregory Street, Ste. 150 


944-2297 

Mr. Andy Fordham 

Mr. Randy Giles 

www.rancotents.com 

2009 

Savannah 

Garden Expo 

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Proudly supports 

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Retail 

Birkenstock Barefootin' 

Hilton Head Village, 

1460 Fording Island Rd., Ste 140 

Bluffton, SC 29910 

843-837-3562 

Mr. and Mrs. Don Bryant 

donbryant@hargray.com 

www.birkenstock.com/barefootin 

Circa Lighting 

405 Whitaker Street 


447-1008 

Ms. Gale Singer 

www.circalighting.com 

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Critz, Inc. 



354-7000 

Mr. Dale Critz, Jr. 

dcc2@critz.com 

www.critz.com 

Culver Rug Company 

408 Bonaventure Road 


Mr. Edwin Culver 

Globe Shoe Company 

17 E. Broughton Street 


232-8161 

Mr. John Sussman 

J.C. Lewis Ford 



925-0234 

Mr. Walter Lewis 

www.jclewisford.com 

Fleet Feet Sports 

3405 Waters Avenue 


355-3527 

Mr. Robert Espinoza 

www.fleetfeetsavannah.com 

kathi rich 



236-7424 

Ms. Kathi Rich 

www.kathirich.com 

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Levy Jewelers 

101 East Broughton Street 


233-1163 

Mr. Lowell Kronowitz 

lowell@levyjewelers.com 

www.levyjewelers.com 

The Parker Companies 



231-1001 

Mr. Greg Parker 

kvanatta@parkersav.com 

Service & Industry 

City of Savannah 

PO Box 1027 


Mayor Otis Johnson 

www.ci.savannah.ga.us 

Colonial Group, Inc. 

P.O. Box 576 


236-1331 

Mr. Robert Demere Jr. 

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Georgia Ports Authority 

P.O. Box 2406 


964-3811 

Mr. Robert Morris 

www.gaports.com 

Georgia Power 



1-888-660-5890 

Ms. Swann Seiler 

SSEILER@southernco.com 

www.georgiapower.com 

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Legacy Leak & Pipe Restoration 

463 Johnny Mercer Blvd. 

Ste. B-7, 320 


Mrs. Susan Andreone 

Savannah Development and 

Renewal Authority 

518 M.L.K. Jr. Boulevard 


651-6973 

Ms. Lise Sundrla 

lise_sundrla@sdra.net 

www.sdra.net 

White Way Laundry & Cleaners 

304 South Coastal Hwy. 

Pt. Wentworth, GA 31407 

964-4852 

Mr. Tom Lanier 

Wholesale Distribution 

Savannah Distributing Company 

PO Box 1388 


233-1167 

Mr. Henry Monsees 

Savannah Distributing Company 

912.233.1167 

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Can you name our area Historic Districts? 

National Register Historic Districts - Savannah, GA 

Ardsley Park/Chatham Crescent Historic District 

Central of Georgia Railroad Historic District 

Cuyler/Brownville Historic District 

Daffin Park/Parkside Historic District 

Eastside Historic District 

Fairway Oaks Historic District 

Gordonston Historic District 

Isle of Hope Historic District * 

Savannah Historic Landmark District 

Savannah Victorian Historic District 

Thomas Square Streetcar Historic District 

Tybee Island Historic District * 

Vernonburg Historic District * 

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* not within the Savannah city limits

GPA189 - Economic Impact Ad (Historic Savannah Foundation)_B/W:Layout 1 12/14/07 

Georgia’s Ports 

Are Working Hard 

For Georgia’s People. 

a strong economic engine. 

Georgia Ports Authority’s modern, productive and ever growing facilities in Savannah, 

Brunswick, Bainbridge and Columbus benefits all Georgians. Our deepwater ports 

and inland barge terminals support 286,476 full- and part-time 

jobs, contribute $14.9 billion in income, generate $55.8 billion 

in revenue and $2.8 billion in state and local taxes to Georgia’s 

thriving economy. From the mountains in north Georgia to the beautiful 

intracoastal waterways, Georgia’s ports serve as a springboard to the world — enhancing 

international trade for public and private entities. 

gaports.com 

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GEORGIA POWER 

The Historic 

Savannah Foundation 

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Rebuilding Together Savannah 

May 2009 

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REVOLVING FUND PROGRAM 

Historic Savannah Foundation's Revolving Fund is nationally recognized for 

saving hundreds of historic buildings in Savannah. HSF started its Revolving 

Fund in 1959 and saved blocks and blocks of buildings in Pulaski, Monterey, 

and Troup Wards. It is also the single most important program that HSF has 

ever implemented. 

Like most traditional revolving funds, HSF purchases endangered historic 

structures and holds them for resale to a new owner committed to preservation. 

HSF retains a restrictive covenant on the property to assure its future 

preservation and maintenance. 

Here's How It Works: 

1. Donations to HSF's Revolving Fund are used to purchase an endangered property. 

2. HSF sells the property to a person who promises to rehabilitate the building. 

3. HSF ensures preservation of the building by attaching protective deed covenants. 

4. HSF uses the money from the resale to purchase another property. 

How does HSF decide which buildings it will save? 

HSF's Revolving Fund Committee uses four criteria to make these critical 

decisions. In order to qualify for acquisition the building must be: 

* Endangered: It must be threatened with demolition either by its physical 

condition, development pressure or other reason. 

* Significant: It must be either listed on the National Register of Historic 

Places or eligible for listing. 

* Obtainable: The owner of the building must be willing to sell the building. 

If not, other preservation strategies must be employed. 

* Marketable: The building must be in a condition that rehabilitation is feasible 

and the sales price would be reasonable. If not, the committee must 

decide if it wants to subsidize the acquisition of the building. 

In addition to these four main criteria, other factors play a role as well. 

Choosing locations where the Revolving Fund can have the most impact, such 

as street corners, is extremely important. The property also must be vacant, 

as the Fund avoids displacement of people. 

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EASEMENT PROGRAM 

What is a preservation easement? 

A preservation easement is a legal interest which regulates changes to a historic 

building and its land. It may be given or sold by a property owner to a charitable 

organization. Once recorded, an easement becomes part of the property's 

chain of title and 'runs with the land' in perpetuity, thus binding not only 

the present owner who conveys it but all future owners as well. A preservation 

easement gives Historic Savannah Foundation (HSF) the legal authority 

to enforce its terms. These terms create restrictive covenants prohibiting the 

owner from making alterations to the property without prior review, consultation 

and approval by HSF. The easement also imposes positive covenants 

that require the owner to maintain the property in a certain physical condition. 

What are the benefits of donating an easement? 

Donating an easement protects a significant property even after an owner has 

sold or bequeathed it. If the property is located in a local historic district, the 

easement provides additional and, in some cases, more stringent protections. 

Easement donations provide income, gift and estate tax advantages for the 

donor. Most importantly, it protects historic properties for future generations. 

How does an easement protect property? Easement properties are documented 

and inspected annually by the HSF staff. The easement holder 

(HSF) has the right to review, consult and approve (or disapprove) proposed 

alterations to a structure or its setting and to enforce the terms of the easement 

in the event of a violation. 

How is an easement valued? 

Valuation, made by a professional appraiser, is typically the difference between 

the fair market value of the property before and after the grant of easement. 

An easement may reduce the market value of a property because it restricts 

development rights. How does a property qualify for an easement deduction 

under federal tax law? Certified historic structures are eligible; most often they 

are listed on the National Register of Historic Places or are ‘contributing’ to a 

National Register or local historic district. 

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EASEMENT PROGRAM (continued) 

What are the possible tax consequences of an easement donation? 

For federal income tax purposes, the most important benefit is that the value 

of the donated easement may be deducted as a charitable contribution (thereby 

reducing the donor’s taxable income). The donor receives a one-time charitable 

deduction on federal income tax for the potential reduced value of the 

property. In addition to the income tax deduction, federal estate taxes may 

also be reduced if the fair market value of a property is reduced by a preservation 

easement. 

For state (GA) income tax purposes, the Georgia Conservation Tax Credit 

Program allows a tax credit equal to the value of the easement donation; 

capped at 25% of the fair market value of the donated property (not to exceed 

$250,000 for individuals and $500,000 for corporations). An easement may 

also decrease a property’s local tax assessment and thus its local property taxes. 

NOTE: The complexities of the federal tax code and the applicable IRS regulations 

are not easily encapsulated in a short summary, so prospective donors are 

strongly advised to seek the advice and assistance of an attorney with experience in 

such matters. 

To find out more about the easement program, call HSF at 912.233-7787 or 

visit our website: www.historicsavannahfoundation.org 

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M A Y O R ’ S A L L I A N C E T O S A V E H I S T O R I C H O U S E S 

Historic Savannah Foundation has partnered with Mayor Otis Johnson to try 

and save historic properties that are on the Mayor’s 100 Worst List. Thanks 

to partners such as Savannah Young Architects Forum, Carl Pedigo, Attorney 

at Law, and Rebuilding Together, MASHH properties are eligible to receive 

low-cost or free technical services such as: 

* Initial Site Visit and Property Assessment 

* Design Assistance 

* Architectural Drawings and/or Floor Plans 

* Cost Estimates and Appraisals 

* Legal Assistance to gain clear title 

* Marketing Advice/Assistance on Selling the Property 

* Assistance with Accessing Grants 

For more information about the MASHH program, or if you are interested 

in providing technical assistance, please contact: 

Jessica Pedigo 

(912)233-7787 

jpedigo@historicsavannahfoundation.org 

Preservation field services provided 

by HSF are assisted by a Partners 

in the Field challenge grant from 

the National Trust for Historic 

Preservation 

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2009 Annual Meeting and 

Preservation Awards Ceremony 

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2010 Calendar of Events 

February 27.....Seacrest Partners Race for Preservation 10k/5k 

March 25-28...........75th Annual Tour of Homes and Gardens 

April 23-24................................Savannah Garden Exposition 

Preview Party will be held on the evening of April 22 

May 1 - 31................................................Preservation Month 

Seminars and events are planned throughout the month 

September 30........................................HSF Annual Meeting 

October 23.................................................20th Annual Gala 

Additional information may be obtained through HSF’s e-newsletter, 

website, or by contacting the office directly. 




(912) 233-7787 

fax (912) 233-7706 


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912.356.5611 

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