- Collection:
- New Georgia Encyclopedia
- Title:
- Armstrong Mansion
- Creator:
- NewTestLeper79
- Date of Original:
- 2017-03-24
- Subject:
- Armstrong Atlantic State University
Universities and colleges--Georgia--Savannah
Dwellings--Georgia--Savannah
Mansions--Georgia--Savannah
Trees--Georgia--Savannah
Buildings--Georgia--Savannah
College buildings--Georgia--Savannah
Armstrong Atlantic State University--Buildings
Historic buildings--Georgia--Savannah
Architecture, Italian--Georgia--Savannah
Savannah (Ga.)--Buildings, structures, etc. - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Chatham County, Savannah, 32.08354, -81.09983
- Medium:
- color photographs
- Type:
- Still Image
- Format:
- image/jpeg
- Description:
- Armstrong State University originally occupied the residence of George Ferguson Armstrong, a Savannah shipping executive. At Gamble's request, Armstrong's widow and daughter donated their home, located on the southern edge of Savannah's historic district, to the city to house the new school.
Photograph of the residence of George Ferguson Armstrong, a Savannah, Georgia shipping executive. Armstrong Atlantic State University originally occupied this structure. This expansive granite and glazed-brick mansion exemplifies Italian renaissance architectural style. It was designed by architect Henrik Wallin and built between 1916 and 1919.
At the request of Savannah mayor Thomas Gamble, Armstrong's widow and daughter donated their home, located on the southern edge of Savannah's historic district, to the city to house the new school. Since its founding in 1935, Armstrong Atlantic State University has evolved from a junior college supported by the city of Savannah into a four-year unit of the University System of Georgia. - Metadata URL:
- https://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/education/armstrong-state-university/m-1770/
- Rights Holder:
- Courtesy of Armstrong Atlantic State University
Image from NewTestLeper79 - Additional Rights Information:
- Please contact holding institution for information regarding use and copyright status.
- Original Collection:
- http://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/education/armstrong-atlantic-state-university
Forms part of: New Georgia Encyclopedia - Holding Institution:
- New Georgia Encyclopedia (Project)
- Rights:
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