Experts' Choice Award Owens-thomas House & Slave Quarters
What the experts agree on
Praised as one of America's finest English Regency architecture examples, this Oglethorpe Square landmark also preserves rare, intact urban slave quarters—a poignant, essential complement to its architectural beauty.
“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.”
– Michelin Guide
Lonely Planet "This gorgeous villa exemplifies English Regency-style architecture, which is known for its symmetry." 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
New York Times "Owens-Thomas House and Slave Quarters is refocusing the historical narrative to tell the stories of enslaved people who lived there. In recent years, tour guides have been focusing more..."
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