Designed by architect Albert S. Eichberg, "Old City Hall" is an example of Richardsonian Romanesque with Queen Anne affinities. The building presents the characteristically massive, arched entranceways and exhibits fine Italianate brackets unusual to this style. Note the elaborate terra-cotta, including gargoyles and angels, and the abundance of detail massed upon detail. Built at a cost of $33,000, the building originally housed City offices and the public library. Presently, the offices of the Old Town Brunswick Preservation Association and the Main Street Program, as well as the offices ofthe Clerk of the Court are housed in the buildings. A restoration project to rehabilitate the structure is now in the planning stages.

The adaptive use of this home shows governmental sensitivity to historic preservation. Built by J. J. Lissner, the house exhibits strong Prairie influences including a massive porch, use of natural materials as Ludowici roof tiles (manufactured in nearby Ludowici, Ga.), and a floor-to-ceiling granite fireplace in the living room. This home is one of the few in Brunswick to have a partial basement, and the only residence to be equipped with an elevator.

Built by L. T. McKinnon, these Queen Anne homes have an unusual gambrel roofline. In the front elevation, both houses have retained original design characteristics and remain true twins. Magnolia and poplar woods were widely used in the construction.

Built byCaptain William M. Tupper, this Queen Anne exhibits unusual brackets flanking the upper level of the deep two story bay. Of the seven fireplaces, six use a common chimney draft. Unusually well preserved interior woodwork features massive pine paneling and delicate spindle work. After the house was completed, Captain Tupper decided the rooms were too small and built another house directly across the street.

Built by Jno. Murray between 1896-1900, this symmetrical "T" house with applied porch is a typical tidewater house. The "I" house is one of the most basic American building forms, consisting of 4 "pens" (single building unit) with two on top and two on bottom. In the South, fireplaces were built on the ends of the buildings, to keep most ofthe heat outside, while in the North, fireplaces were built in the center of the house. This home exhibits a nice two-story porch.

This building exhibits Queen Anne style with Craftsman affinities, notably the leading in the dormer windows and porch buttresses. The pyramidal roof is seen often in Georgia's architecture, offering natural convection through the dormer windows. Its present use as a tea room and guest home is exemplary adaptive use of an historic structure.

Dr. Burroughs designed and built this home with 1886 records indicating ownership by Misses M. R. and S. E. Hazlehurst. The house is an excellent example of Second Empire. Considered avery functional style, the mansard roof allowed for a roomy, full third story. This style was developed by a M. Mansard in France, when the taxes you paid were determined by how many floors you had to your building. President Grant favored the style, and many public buildings were built during his reign.

Frank D. Aiken, a Brunswick banker who was also in the lumber and cross ties business, built this home. It remained in his family until 1945 when it was purchased by the Patelidas'. The house occupies two 90'x 180' Old Town lots. Though at first glance this home might seem to have Spanish influences, it actually draws more from the Prairie style, popular at the turn of the century. Of special note is the chimney medallion, the window surrounds, and the frieze over the front door.

10

Built by J. J. Lott, the house has remained in the family and is currently owned by the grandson of the original owner. The third story, originally featuring a widow's walk, burned in 1953 and was not replaced. The architectural style is basically Queen Anne with some Colonial Revival features. Note the attractive semicircular portico with its Corinthian columns and also the variety of interesting exterior window treatments.

Original ownership of this home is listed to Georgia Veneer & Package Co., and was the home of its president, A. L. Church. An almost textbook example of the Italian Renaissance style, this house features roof brackets, tile covered roof, arched windows and doors, and is symmetrical in form.

This Second Empire home was built by Henry Riffault duBignon for his bride, Alice Symons. Young duBignon died within a few years of building this home. The second owner, John H. Mucullough, had photographs made in 1882 which show the handsome oak tree that remains, separating the lanes of Union Street. This home, one of the oldest residential buildings in Brunswick, exhibits the mansard roof, dormer windows and decorative brackets at the cornice, typical of the Second Empire style.

Built by M. J. Welsh sometime after 1907, this interesting home exhibits an unusual two story Craftsman design, with paired porch supports and dramatic bracketing. The cresting on the roof is atypical of the Craftsman style.

An excellent example of Tudor design, this building features a steep pitched roof and a facade dominated by a steeply pitched cross gable with decorative half-timbering.

Built by Johnny duBignon, this house, an expansive Queen Anne, is dominated by a wraparound porch with a conical roof which reflects that of the turret. The geometry of the roofline provides an interesting array of shapes, with cresting on the second and third stories.

Originally one of a set of triplets, with the two houses on either side, this Queen Anne features decorative gable detail. Also note the original spindlework porch of its neighbor on 703 Union Street, and the later, Classical porches added to 705 and 707 Union Street.

While the date is unverified, this is one of the earliest remaining homes in Brunswick. An excellent example of Stick style, this home is well proportioned and delicately balanced. Typical of the style, timbers appear in relief in both horizontal and vertical orientation. The wraparound porch features spindle work balusters and frieze.

Built by John Baumgartner, this Queen Anne house was constructed entirely with wooden pegs, no nails were used. One of the rooms contains wood from every one of the (then) 42 states in the Union. The two downstairs mantels, made in Italy, were bought from William Rockefeller of Jekyll Island. Too small for the Jekyll building, they were refitted for use in this home.

Built for W. G. Brantley, then Solicitor General, who later become senator, this house was built on two Old Town lots.

Built by the duBignon family, this house is a typical Folk Victorian structure, with what was probably an original first story porch and an applied second story porch. The "gingerbread" ornamentation on the porches became readily available in the late nineteenth century when the invention ofthe jig and scrollsaws simplified production. Delicately beautiful and relatively inexpensive, this embellishment was widely used in both new construction and remodeling projects.

This home was originally situated in the 600 block of Ellis Street and moved to the present location in 1984. It is a Folk Victorian style known as a "shotgun" house, aptly named since a shotgun aimed at the front door could shoot all the way through the house. These homes contained multi-purpose rooms that either flowed together, or off a side hall. The shotgun style, found mainly in the South, can be traced back to the West Indies, and even further back to African housing forms. This home originally had pressed tin ceilings, a treatment common in commercial structures of the time, and retains its original glass in the front window.

Built by John Baumgartner for Major Columbus Downing, this brick Queen Anne structure took two years to build. The porch, featuring Corinthian columns, was a later addition. The original porch, a delicate Exotic Revival design, was removed, but a section remains over the porte-cochere. As the years brought dramatically changes in tastes and styles, homeowners frequently opted for the relatively inexpensive remodeling technique of the porch replacement. Brunswick Manor Bed & Breakfast now occupies this house and several surrounding outbuildings.

This fine brick Queen Anne is an almost textbook example of the Free Classic subtype of the style. Note the roof line, the Palladian window in the dormer, and the turret to the right. Also typical of the subtype are the grouped classic columns on the porch (in this example they are Doric columns), the detail in the porch gable, and the dentil molding on the porch and bay windows.

This houseoriginally faced Halifax Square, but was remodeled to face Prince Street. It probably would have been a plain Folk Victorian structure with a front porch. In the changing of its orientation, the addition of the Palladian window and large,classically styled porch, this home was probably remodeled in the 1920's, when a resurgence of the Colonial Revival style occurred.

This residence was built by Captain Lamb, a sea captain, for his bride. It is believed that Capt. Lamb brought the first camellia to Glynn County. This beautiful plant was unfortunately lost to a freeze in 1983. This folkVictorian structure exhibits a gable-front and wing pattern, common in the South. It's delicate gingerbread and gable cladding add to the angular, vertical feel. The homes most interesting exterior detail is the bracketed step-out porch, reached from the inside by a triple-hung walk-out window.

Believed to have been built by R.B. McCullough, this Craftsman Style home features typically battered (sloping) piers on the porch. The porch maximized shade in the summer, as do the lovely oaks trees in front. The popularity of this style stemmed from the fact that pattern books and plans were readily available. A former owner remembers being carried onto the front porch in her father's arms to hear the ringing of church bells to signify the end of the First World War.

Built for N.H. Nightingale, possibly as early as 1875, and retained in the Nightingale family until 1951, this somewhat restrainedexample of the Stick style, possesses a decorative truss at the apex of the gable, a typical indicator of the style. Patterns of horizontal stickwork provide balance to the otherwise vertical lines of the structure. Interesting interior features include cast-iron mantels and a walnut stairwell. It is one of the few homes retaining the original detached kitchen, now seen as an extension along the back of the house.

This Second Empire style home was probably built prior to 1860 in South Carolina. The owner, John R. Cook, a lumberman, floated it down the Altamaha River soon after the Civil War and erected it in its present location.

This plain Stick style home, similar to number 21, flaunts a surprising two story tower, possibly a later addition. The upper story of the tower most probably served as a summer sleeping porch, and the downstairs leads into a long, north facing side porch. This would have been a cool, semi-outdoor living space during summer's heat.

Built by Samuel Atkinson, this very simple Folk Victorian structure has a hint of Stick styling, visible by the stick work in the eaves. Partially burned in 1929, the house was rebuilt. In the late 1970s the classical columns which had been added to restyled the porch were removed, returning the facade to a closer approximation of the original. Note the interesting herringbone detail under the soffit. The original porch would probably been similar to that of its twin, number 38, 902 Wright Square.

Built by L. T. McKinnon, this home represents a somewhat diluted example of the Queen Anne style, this house would have been a simple, hip roofed example of the National style, without the addition of the turreted bay. This home boasts an extensive use of cypress wood throughout.

Built as the home of lumber magnate L. T. McKinnon, this impressive Queen Anne design boasts a cypress exterior with interior wood work of white ash and magnolia. The complex balance of the design incorporates a variety of strong geometric shapes in its gables, dormers and veranda. Integral (recessed) porches on the upper floors are typical of the style.

Built as a wedding present to his bride, the house remained in the family until 1970. It was the birthplace of Frank M. Scarlett, the first Federal Judge in the county, and for whom the local Federal Building is named. This simple Folk Victorian house is in gable front and wing form, with the addition of a decorative porch. The original cookhouse remains, having been connected to the main building by a walled and roofed "dogtrot." Note the contrast with its twin, number 34.

This Queen Anne exhibits an interesting upstairs porch, probably used as a sleeping porch, adjoined by a bedroom which allowed the bed to be pulled out on hot summer nights. This home remained in the original family for three generations and served as both home and medical office for Dr. Robert Burford. A two story addition on the north end with a second entrance on the right provided office space and patient entry. Note the shingle texture andthe unusual configuration of the large and small windows on the facade.

On Mansfield Street, between Egmont and Albany Streets, lie the several buildings which comprise the Glynn Academy High School campus. While these streets are closed to vehicular traffic during the school year, the buildings are of sufficient interest to warrant parking nearby and taking a closer look. In 1777 the first State of Georgia Constitution specified that each county would establish an academy offering free college preparatory education. Although founded in 1788, the location of the first Glynn Academy building is unknown. In 1820 the second building was constructed at Reynolds and L Streets at a cost of $10,000, and was used for over twenty years. In 1840 yet another Glynn Academy was begun on the northern half of Hillsborough Square, with a wooden structure erected in the 1890s, and used until 1915, at which time itwas moved up the road to Sterling, Ga. In 1909 Glynn Academy moved into its new quarters on the south side of Hillsborough Square, which is still in use today. In 1923 construction was completed on the "new" Glynn Academy complex, including the Memorial Auditorium, designed by architect Hendrik Wallen and patterned after the Louvain Library in Belgium. This auditorium has superb acoustical qualities and is the site of many community musical and theatrical presentations. The different building on campus represent a history of architechural design, from the Georgian style (Sidney Lanier) to the Classical Revival (Prep School) to the Richardsonian Romanesque (Annex Building) designed by Alfred Eighberg, also designer of Old City Hall.

Named by its present owner the "Veranda House," because of its attractive porches, this simple, gable front house was built by L. C. Marlin. The extensive two story, wraparound porch features intricate jigsaw cut trim. The wide verandas cut off the sun, shaded windows kept exterior walls cool and provided expanded living space. Note the near twin house facing across the street.

This Georgian Revival structure, built in 1901, originally housed the Post Office and Customs House. Remodeled in 1964, it became the "new" City Hall. The roof of the porticо is what's known as a Guastovino tile ceiling system. If you view the building near sunset, you will see glazed bricks set in a uniform pattern sparkling against the unglazed bricks.

The plot of land on which the courthouse was built was formerly used by the city to house livestock. Commonly known as Magnolia Square, the parcel was purchased on October 21, 1905, from the city for the sum of one dollar. The Atlanta firm of Miles & Bradt constructed the building using plans drawn by New York architects Gifford and Bates. The cornerstone was laid on December 27, 1906, by W. M. and M. H. Ballard, and construction was completed on December 18, 1907, at a cost of $97,613.00. This Neoclassical Revival design was built at the juncture of Victorian and Edwardian styles. In its conception we see philosophy reflected in architecture: four identical entrances suggest that any door leads to justice; the interior columns indicate thatjustice is not to be taken lightly and the intricate iron stair rail shows that the course of justice is always a delicate balance. Steel vaults and sturdy oak finishes allow citizens to feel safe and secure in the knowledge that the government is working for their public good, safety and welfare. The new courthouse, completed in 1991, faces the old courthouse across a mall which connects and underscores the architectural and societal links between past and present.

This house was built from plans drawn by J. A. Wood, architect for the Plant railroad system, who designed and built the Tampa Bay Hotel and Brunswick's Oglethorpe Hotel. Though technically classified as an Exotic Revival structure, due to its Moorish influence, it is known as the finest example of Carpenter Gothic architecture in the State of Georgia. Carpenter Gothic is a term used to describe the variety of turned and pierced woodwork, available through the advance of, at that time, modern technology. The Mahoney family willed it to the McGarvey sisters who were good friends and early leaders in the preservation movement in Brunswick. They later had their business housed there, and at Virginia McGarvey's death, left it in trust, with the requirement that the building be preserved.

Builtby J. G. Conzelman to house the Grand Opera House,retail establishments and the general offices of the Brunswick & Birmingham Railroad, this building was located at the heart of a thriving business and entertainment district and at a major travel hub. Converted to a movie palace in the 1930s, it was renamed the Ritz Theatre and for years served the area with both first-run movies and live-stage performances. As the population shifted from the downtown area, the theater was closed and the building faced possible demolition. With remarkable foresight, the City of Brunswick intervened, purchasing the building and giving it a "facelift" which, while not historically accurate, succeeded in preserving the structure. In 1990 the City entered into an agreement with the Golden Isles Arts and Humanities Association enabling the group to manage the operation of the theater and supervise the restoration of the building. Much of the original commercial Italianate facade has now been revealed andthe restoration continues as an ongoing project. The Ritz has again become a cultural center and a focal point of continuing downtown restoration.