Owens - Thomas House

Owens - Thomas House in Savannah is home to the ‘historic house museum’ which is operated by the Telfair Museum of Art. The history of the house dates back to early 19th century when it was originally built for Richard Richardson, a cotton merchant and Francis Bolton, his wife in the 1819.

Francis Bolton was also the sister-in-law of William Jay, the architect who designed the stylish residence at the young age of 24. But, the financial depression of the 1820 lead to the Richardsons losing the house in quick time.

For the next 10 years, the house became a boarding house and during 1825, Marquis de Layfayette, (Revolutionary War Hero) was a guest at this boarding house. This celebrated Frenchman used the ornate balcony on the southern part of the house to deliver two of his addresses to the multitude of adoring citizens of Savannah.

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George Welchman Owens, a lawyer, congressman and a one-time mayor of Savannah bought the house for $10,000 from the Bank of the United States in 1830. For the next 21 years, the property was in the hands of the Owens family and in 1951, Margaret Thomas; the granddaughter of GW Owens bequeathed it to the Telfair Academy which is now christened as the Telfair Museum of Art.

In modern times, Telfair Museum of Art presents this historic building as a representation of the Regency style of architecture and the unique approach to different facets of the building. When you travel to Savannah, GA you have the opportunity to examine and appreciate the various construction material employed in early 1800s at this attraction. For a more detailed account of this house you can refer to web pages on travel guide Savannah, GA or use the web links furnished on this page.

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