Designed by G. L. Norrman in 1896, this building closed in the 1970s, after Savannah's dwindling population led to low enrollment in city schools. It's now SCAD's Anderson Hall. <br /><br />The classical colonial revival style can still be seen in double-columned entry and Corinthian capitals.
Designed by G. L. Norrman in 1896, this building closed in the 1970s, after Savannah's dwindling population led to low enrollment in city schools. It's now SCAD's Anderson Hall.

The classical colonial revival style can still be seen in double-columned entry and Corinthian capitals.
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Enrollment at the Henry Street School -- built by G. L. Norrman in 1892 -- enrollment was in sharp decline before it was shut down in 1975. By 1986, the Board of Public Education for the City of Savannah and the County of Chatham put several derelict schoolhouses up for sale, the Henry School among them, and SCAD acquired it for its expanding student body.
Enrollment at the Henry Street School -- built by G. L. Norrman in 1892 -- enrollment was in sharp decline before it was shut down in 1975. By 1986, the Board of Public Education for the City of Savannah and the County of Chatham put several derelict schoolhouses up for sale, the Henry School among them, and SCAD acquired it for its expanding student body.
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This cottage -- now a guest house for visiting lecturers, artists and more -- was originally home to railroad and lumber industrialist Jesse Parker Williams. Williams' ties to the lumber trade likely explain the maple, pine and oak throughout the home, and the timber framing suggests a Tudor influence.
This cottage -- now a guest house for visiting lecturers, artists and more -- was originally home to railroad and lumber industrialist Jesse Parker Williams. Williams' ties to the lumber trade likely explain the maple, pine and oak throughout the home, and the timber framing suggests a Tudor influence.
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The B'nai B'rith Jacob synagogue was built in 1909 by Jewish architect Hyman Witcover. It was later acquired by St Andrew's Independent Episcopal Church, but the intricate arches, domes topped with Stars of David and other religious symbols can still be seen in the formation.
The B'nai B'rith Jacob synagogue was built in 1909 by Jewish architect Hyman Witcover. It was later acquired by St Andrew's Independent Episcopal Church, but the intricate arches, domes topped with Stars of David and other religious symbols can still be seen in the formation.
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SCAD acquired the building in 2003 and reopened it as it's Student Center in 2006.
SCAD acquired the building in 2003 and reopened it as it's Student Center in 2006.
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Morris Hall was a Jewish men's social club from 1883 to 1959.
Morris Hall was a Jewish men's social club from 1883 to 1959.
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It's now used by SCAD's fashion marketing and management, and luxury and fashion management students.
It's now used by SCAD's fashion marketing and management, and luxury and fashion management students.
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When the Missionary Franciscan Sisters of the Immaculate Concept opened the St. Benedict the Moor School in 1908, it was the only form of private education available to African-American children in Savannah. It is now home to SCAD's preservation design department.
When the Missionary Franciscan Sisters of the Immaculate Concept opened the St. Benedict the Moor School in 1908, it was the only form of private education available to African-American children in Savannah. It is now home to SCAD's preservation design department.
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The 85,000-square-foot Jen Library was the site of Savanna's first civil rights sit-in.
The 85,000-square-foot Jen Library was the site of Savanna's first civil rights sit-in.
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A plaque next to the library's entrance shares the building's history.
A plaque next to the library's entrance shares the building's history.
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The Trustees Theater, formerly known as the Weis Theater, was the Southeast's first cinema built with adjustable air-conditioning and boasted one of the largest screens in the region.
The Trustees Theater, formerly known as the Weis Theater, was the Southeast's first cinema built with adjustable air-conditioning and boasted one of the largest screens in the region.
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It closed in 1980 due to the rise of modern movie theaters, but after being acquired by SCAD, it reopened in 1998.
It closed in 1980 due to the rise of modern movie theaters, but after being acquired by SCAD, it reopened in 1998.
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The Central of Georgia Railway Up Freight Warehouse is now home to the SCAD Museum of Art. <br /><br />A bronze medallion embedded in its floor notes where married slaves William and Ellen Craft stood on their journey to freedom. The couple successfully escaped with Ellen posing as a wealthy white man and William pretending to be her slave aboard first-class trains.
The Central of Georgia Railway Up Freight Warehouse is now home to the SCAD Museum of Art.

A bronze medallion embedded in its floor notes where married slaves William and Ellen Craft stood on their journey to freedom. The couple successfully escaped with Ellen posing as a wealthy white man and William pretending to be her slave aboard first-class trains.
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When the Missionary Franciscan Sisters of the Immaculate Concept opened the St. Benedict the Moor School in 1908, it was the only form of private education available to African-American children in Savannah. It is now home to SCAD's preservation design department.
When the Missionary Franciscan Sisters of the Immaculate Concept opened the St. Benedict the Moor School in 1908, it was the only form of private education available to African-American children in Savannah. It is now home to SCAD's preservation design department.
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This 42,884-square-foot building used to serve as the Chatham County Jail. Built in 1887, it held thousands of prisoners before it closed in 1978. Today, vivid paint covers the bars of the former jail cells that line hallways.
This 42,884-square-foot building used to serve as the Chatham County Jail. Built in 1887, it held thousands of prisoners before it closed in 1978. Today, vivid paint covers the bars of the former jail cells that line hallways.
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Kiah Hall, constructed in 1856, was once part of an antebellum railway complex. The hall was home to SCADPro, an innovation studio now located in Ruskin Hall that generates design solutions for the world's most influential brands like Google and Apple. It was named after the late African-American artist and civil rights activist Virginia Jackson Kiah, who had served as a SCAD trustee.
Kiah Hall, constructed in 1856, was once part of an antebellum railway complex. The hall was home to SCADPro, an innovation studio now located in Ruskin Hall that generates design solutions for the world's most influential brands like Google and Apple. It was named after the late African-American artist and civil rights activist Virginia Jackson Kiah, who had served as a SCAD trustee.
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