Durable Beauty: Wrought Iron in Savannah Homes

Historic Savannah, Georgia-The 1852 Laurence Connell Home

Wrought iron known for durability and ornamental beauty is part of Savannah’s historic preservation efforts,

Close-up of the entrance to the 1852 Laurence Connell Home in Savannah, featuring ornate wrought iron gates and a striking red door.
Wood door with black wrought iron shutters

“Laurence Connell immigrated from Ireland and arrived in Savannah in 1837. He was a shopkeeper and held a number of public offices, both elective and appointive. Constable, Magistrate or Justice of the Peace, Port Harden, Notary, member of the Board of Health and Chief Pailiff of the County Court. Indications are that he left Savannah in 1890. There is no record of any living descendants.” to read more click here.

A wrought iron fence and decorative furniture on the porch of the historic Laurence Connell Home in Savannah, Georgia, featuring pink cushions and flower boxes.
Lower porch rail
Savannah historic home porch rails
Durable wrought iron columns and rails
Historic Savannah home
Ornamental wrought iron
Plaque displaying 'Laurence Connell House c. 1852' mounted on a wall.
1852 home in Savannah
Historic Laurence Connell Home in Savannah, Georgia, showcasing intricate wrought iron details and lush greenery.
Historic Savannah

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you are enjoying the sites of Savannah and Coastal Georgia.

Sending smiles your way 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂

Alice DeForest

Mt. Washington, PA—2

2 thoughts

  2. Thanks Alice for this beautiful home and its wonderful doors and wrought ironwork. It is hard to imagine the skill to make such lace-like iron work.

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