Midtown, GA

Savannah

WWII inspired dinner, serving great American classics.
WWII inspired dinner, serving great American classics.
This building was constructed in 1897-98 as a memorial to General Alexander R. Lawton (1818-96) and his daughter, Corinne (1844-77). It was used as a public space for cultural, educational and civic purposes until the 1930s. After serving in the Georgia House of Representatives and as president of Georgia and Atlantic Railroad, Lawton served as Brigadier General and Quartermaster-General of the Confederacy, as ambassador to Austria- Hungary, and as fifth president of the American Bar Association. Chartered in 1907, St. Paul’s Greek Orthodox Church acquired the building as its sanctuary in 1941.
The history of the Live Oak Public Libraries can be traced back to the turn of the century in Savannah. Established in 1903, the Savannah Public Library consisted of a 23,000 volume collection housed in one room of the Georgia Historical Society. Ten years later the Carnegie Library opened on East Henry Street to serve Savannah’s black community.

Surrounded by late-Victorian homes and adjacent to a small city park modeled on the squares in historic downtown Savannah the main library building on Bull Street opened for use in 1916. The library was built at a cost of $104,041.78 with a Carnegie grant. Its neoclassical design was provided by architect H. W. Witcover, who also designed Savannah’s City Hall.
This area was first developed in 1910, but most homes were built in the 1930s and 1940s. The neighborhood is considered one of the most affluent within city limits by local residents.

Marketed as Chatham Crescent by Granger’s Chatham Land and Hotel Company, the Granger Tract took its design from the Beaux Arts plan popular at the time. At various points in the neighborhood, city blocks were punctuated with 1-acre (4,000 m2) circles (named for city and county officials), a crescent-shaped street, and a landscaped mall.

At the end of the palmetto-lined mall stretching between Maupas Avenue to 47th Street was to be the centerpiece of Chatham Crescent – a magnificent tourist facility called the Hotel Georgia. The Spanish Revival-style hotel was designed by noted architect Henrik Wallin, who assisted Henry Bacon with New York’s Astor Hotel. Apparently the developers hoped that wealthy Northerners would check into what was to be a luxurious hotel and decide to purchase a second home in Chatham Crescent. Unfortunately, the hotel encountered numerous problems and barely got off the ground. 

Eventually, Savannah High School (now the Savannah Arts Academy) was built on the nearly eight acres of land set aside for the hotel.

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Midtown Hotel Deals

Isetta Inn (Boutique Inn)

Isetta Inn (Boutique Inn)

3 out of 5
19 W 37th St Savannah GA
The price is SAR 333 per night from Feb 25 to Feb 26
SAR 333
SAR 402 total
25 Feb - 26 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Savannah. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and bicycle rentals on site. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (534 reviews)
Very cool building with unique bedrooms. Self check-in and check-out make the whole process seemless. Great location right by the Victory North venue if you're rolling through town to catch a show.

Reviewed on 10 February 2026

Isetta Inn (Boutique Inn)
Cozy Cottage in Historic Savannah Near Forsyth Park

Cozy Cottage in Historic Savannah Near Forsyth Park

Savannah GA
Stay at this vacation home in Savannah. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions River Street and Forsyth Park are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (30 reviews)
Good communication, easy check in and check out, I had to call once and they answered my question.

Reviewed on 9 February 2026

Cozy Cottage in Historic Savannah Near Forsyth Park
Georgia Peach Apt Retreat, Walk to SCAD + Starland, 10 Minutes from Downtown

Georgia Peach Apt Retreat, Walk to SCAD + Starland, 10 Minutes from Downtown

2 out of 5
Savannah GA
The price is SAR 368 per night from Feb 24 to Feb 25
SAR 368
SAR 855 total
24 Feb - 25 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this apartment in Savannah. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions River Street and Forsyth Park are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
Only in town for one night, so didn't get to fully appreciate this space, but the whole experience was lovely. The space is well appointed with everything we needed, loads of great travel recommendations from the host, easy street parking, and walkable to nearby restaurants.

Reviewed on 26 January 2026

Georgia Peach Apt Retreat, Walk to SCAD + Starland, 10 Minutes from Downtown
Bright Modern Coastal Retreat Near SCAD, 5-Minute Walk to Starland Yard + Food!

Bright Modern Coastal Retreat Near SCAD, 5-Minute Walk to Starland Yard + Food!

2 out of 5
Savannah GA
The price is SAR 267 per night from Feb 24 to Feb 25
SAR 267
SAR 724 total
24 Feb - 25 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this apartment in Savannah. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions River Street and Forsyth Park are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (15 reviews)
Very nice home and he was patient with us thanks would book again highly recommend

Reviewed on 10 February 2026

Bright Modern Coastal Retreat Near SCAD, 5-Minute Walk to Starland Yard + Food!
Printmaker's Inn

Printmaker's Inn

4 out of 5
303 W Gwinnett St Savannah GA
Stay at this B&B in Savannah. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (274 reviews)
Stay was fabulous

Reviewed on 8 February 2026

Printmaker's Inn
Renovated bungalow with central AC, W/D, & modern kitchen, Free Wifi

Renovated bungalow with central AC, W/D, & modern kitchen, Free Wifi

Savannah GA
Stay at this vacation home in Savannah. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions River Street and Forsyth Park are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (13 reviews)
Very clean and well-appointed home.

Reviewed on 2 January 2026

Renovated bungalow with central AC, W/D, & modern kitchen, Free Wifi
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Other neighborhoods around Midtown

Thomas Square

Thomas Square

You'll enjoy the restaurants and gardens in Thomas Square. You might want to make time for a stop at Starland District or Bull Street Library.

Thomas Square
WWII inspired dinner, serving great American classics.

Starland District

If you're spending some time in Starland District, Starland District and Bull Street Library are top sights worth seeing.

Starland District
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Dixon Park

While there might not be top attractions in Dixon Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like River Street and Mercer Williams House Museum.

Dixon Park
WWII inspired dinner, serving great American classics.

Victorian District - East

While Victorian District - East might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like River Street and Mercer Williams House Museum.

Victorian District - East
Savannah Victorian District

Victorian District - West

You'll enjoy the coffeehouses and parks in Victorian District - West. You might want to make time for a stop at Savannah Stage Company or Cultural Arts Gallery.

Victorian District - West
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Eastside

While Eastside might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like River Street and Mercer Williams House Museum.

Eastside


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