HeritagePhoto Wikimedia CommonsReynolds Square
Georgia · United States
Out tour begins here. Introduction to Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil's main character, Jim Williams, and an outside look at what is probably his most high-profile Savannah project - the Olde Pink House Restaurant and Tavern. We also introduce Minerva, the voodoo priestess and member of his defense team.
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7 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Reynolds Square
Welcome to the deeply shaded, historically dense environment of Reynolds Square. As we orient ourselves in this beautiful urban oasis, it is critical to first understand the broader geographical and philosophical context of where…
Listen in the app2The John Wesley Monument
Standing boldly in the very center of Reynolds Square is a striking bronze monument that demands our scholarly attention. Look up at the somber, imposing figure positioned atop the stone pedestal. …
Listen in the app3The Legacy of John Reynolds
As we move to the northwest quadrant of the square, we must pause to consider the namesake of this space: John Reynolds. While he does not have a towering bronze statue like Wesley, his historical footprint is permanently stamped…
Listen in the app4The Ghost of the Silk Industry
As we walk along the southern edge of Reynolds Square, I want to draw your attention to a piece of history that is entirely invisible, a phantom structure that once dominated the economic hopes of the entire colony. It was…
Listen in the app5The Botany of the Square
Let us pause in the southeastern quadrant to examine the living, breathing architecture of Reynolds Square: its remarkable botanical environment. The atmosphere of Savannah is inextricably linked to its flora, and here we have a…
Listen in the app6The Architectural Fabric and Preservation
As we move toward the northeastern corner, let us turn our analytical gaze outward to the architectural fabric surrounding Reynolds Square. It is vital to understand that the historical cohesion you see today—the unbroken lines…
Listen in the app7Closing
As we conclude our analytical walk through Reynolds Square, I invite you to take one final, comprehensive look at this remarkable urban space. We have traced the historical narrative from James Oglethorpe’s pragmatic seventeen…
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What is Reynolds Square?
Reynolds Square is a place in Georgia · United States with 7 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Georgia · United States |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 7 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 32.0793, -81.0894 |
| Last updated |
