SAVANNAH, Ga. – Historic Savannah Foundation (HSF) — the leading nonprofit cultural institution dedicated to saving the buildings, places and stories that define Savannah’s past, present and future — will host an informative, engaging HSF Lecture on Thursday, Sept. 17 at 6 p.m. titled “Mid-Century Modern: Its Origins and How it Was Applied in Savannah” on Thurs., Sept. 17th at the Murray C. Perlman and Wayne C. Spear Preservation Center, located in the Historic Kennedy Pharmacy at 323 E. Broughton St. in Savannah, Ga. Attendees are invited to attend a wine reception at 5:30 p.m. The lecture will start at 6 p.m.
Part of the ongoing HSF Lecture Series titled “The People, Places and Stories that Define Savannah,” guest speaker Jonathan Stalcup, the founder of Architectural Tours of Savannah, will share how shifting mindsets and evolving aesthetics of the mid-20th-century shaped the city’s architectural style and impacted Savannah’s urban fabric.
From its founding in 1733, Savannah has kept current with architectural trends happening worldwide. During the rise and expansion of modernism, the mid-20th century saw an upheaval in styles around the globe. In his lecture, Stalcup will reveal how Savannah responded to the availability of new material, changes in construction techniques, lifestyle shifts and the overall building appearances of this new movement.
“We’re delighted to welcome architectural historian Jonathan Stalcup as our featured speaker on September 17th as he shares how mid-century modern design found a home in Georgia’s first city,” said Historic Savannah Foundation President and CEO Collier Neeley. “We warmly invite everyone to join us as we explore mid-century modern architecture, materials and techniques in Savannah.”
In addition to the HSF Lecture on Sept. 17, Stalcup will lead a special walking tour “Exploring Mid-Century Modern Savannah” on Saturday, Sept. 19th at 10 a.m. in partnership with Historic Savannah Foundation. The tour is $30 for HSF members and $40 for non-members, but space is limited and advanced registration is required. Attendees can reserve their spot by visiting myhsf.org/events/lecture-series or by contacting Kendall Graham at kgraham@myshf.org.
Originally from Madison County, Iowa, Stalcup earned a Master of Architecture degree from Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD). Throughout college, Stalcup gave tours through Savannah’s top house museums and founded Architectural Tours of Savannah, LLC upon graduation. For more than 20 years, Stalcup has been sharing Savannah’s history with visitors and locals through the city’s built environment. Stalcup is also the author of Savannah Architectural Tours, a guidebook that takes readers on a journey through Savannah’s past, introduces them to the city’s historic architecture and identifies the notable architects who gave Savannah its distinctive look.
The HSF Lecture Series will continue on Thursday, October 15th with Elizabeth Dubose from the Ossabaw Island Foundation discussing “Rehabilitating the Torrey West Home & Preservation of Ossbaw’s Built Environment.”
Historic Savannah Foundation’s Lecture Series is open to the public. Reservations are recommended, as space is limited. Attendance is free for Historic Savannah Foundation members and $15 for non-members. Both members and non-members may reserve their spot by visiting myhsf.org/events/lecture-series. Please contact Kendall Graham at kgraham@myhsf.org for more information about the HSF Lecture Series.
ABOUT HISTORIC SAVANNAH FOUNDATION:
Historic Savannah Foundation (HSF), a leading nonprofit cultural institution, saves the buildings, places and stories that define Savannah’s past, present and future. Founded in 1955 when seven brave women banded together to save the Isaiah Davenport House, Historic Savannah Foundation spearheaded the preservation movement in Savannah. The organization continues to preserve and operate The Davenport House Museum, sharing its important story with the community, and operates a Revolving Fund to save endangered historic properties, now totaling over 420 buildings throughout several of Savannah’s historic districts. Now in its 71st year, HSF continues to lead preservation efforts throughout the Savannah community. More info: myhsf.org.
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