John David Mongin House
unknown (American)
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Date
1797Description
Warren Square (1790), facade, Mongin House; The frame home was built in 1797 by John Mongin. This property has served several functions over its long life. In addition to being used as a residence, it was also a rectory for the Christ Episcopal Church and as a hospital in 1876, during a yellow fever epidemic. In 1825, it was visited by General Lafayette. However, this was not the home’s original location. It was moved here from a tithing lot on Warren Square. It was built originally in the post-colonial (Federal) style, but many wonder whether all of the decorative work and architectural features existed in the original. Source: Visit Historic Savannah [website]; http://www.visit-historic-savannah.com (accessed 4/30/2011)
Type of Work
houseSubject
architecture, historical, Restoration and conservation, Eighteenth century, Federal
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