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Davenport House MuseumvsOwens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters
Davenport House Museum and Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters are both praised by professionals. Overall, Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters is the choice of most writers compared to Davenport House Museum. Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters comes in at #1 in Savannah with approval from 4 reviews such as Fodor's, Lonely Planet and Frommer's.
Davenport House Museum
Michelin Guide
Fodor's
Frommer's
324 East State Street, Savannah, GA 31401
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Michelin Guide 1 Star
"When threatened by demolition, this fine two-story Federal structure became a rallying point for citizens interested in preserving Savannah's stately homes." Full review
Fodor's "Semicircular stairs with wrought-iron railings lead to the recessed doorway of the redbrick Federal home constructed by master builder Isaiah Davenport for his family between 1815 and 1820." Full review
Frommer's "Furniture, ceramics, and textiles inside are either from the period or are period reproductions...the contents of the house have been selected to reflect the inventory taken at that time." Full review
Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters
Lonely Planet Michelin Guide Fodor's Frommer's
124 Abercorn Street, Savannah, GA 31401
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Lonely Planet "This gorgeous villa exemplifies English Regency-style architecture, which is known for its symmetry." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Belle of Oglethorpe Square, the Owens-Thomas House is considered one of architect William Jay's finest works—and the only unaltered example of his surviving designs." Full review
Fodor's "Widely considered to be one of the finest examples of English Regency architecture in America." Full review
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If you have to choose just one or two house museums, let this be one.
Frommer's "Contains decorative art ranging from the late 18th to the early 19th century, as well as a rare example of intact urban slave quarters." Full review
