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W. B. Hodgson Hall
W. B. Hodgson Hall is a historic building in Savannah, Georgia, United States, built in 1876. Designed by the American Institute of Architects' founder Detlef Lienau, it is now the home of Georgia Historical Society's Research Center.Hodgson Hall – Georgia Historical Society The building is located at 501 Whitaker Street, in the northwestern corner of Forsyth Park. William B. Hodgson The building was a gift of Margaret Telfair Hodgson and her sister, Mary Telfair (see Telfair Academy), as a memorial to Margaret's husband, William Brown Hodgson (1801–1871), a prominent Savannah citizen, American diplomat and scholar of the Middle East. Hodgson died on June 26, 1871, while on a visit to New York City. Hodgson was a member of the Georgia Historical Society, and one of its curators for 25 years.[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mary Telfair
Mary Telfair (January 28, 1791 – June 2, 1875)Mary Telfair – was an art collector, philanthropist and prominent citizen of , , United States. She bequeathed the foundation of the city's |