Olde Pink House
Olde Pink House
Olde Pink House
Olde Pink House
Savannah, GA 31401
Savannah's Olde Pink House was named for the beautiful shade of pink stucco which covers its old bricks. In 1789 James Habersham Jr. had this Georgian mansion built. He was one of Savannah's important cotton factors and founding members. The house represents an example of fine colonial architecture and is one of a few buildings that survived the fire of 1796. The Greek portico with the beautiful Palladian window above is quite interesting. The fanlight over the front door is one of the oldest in Georgia. There is also a lovely Georgian stairway in the interior.
As one of the early restorations, the Olde Pink House is now an elegant restaurant with a cellar tavern beneath. The restaurant is well known for their romantic dinners.
The Olde Pink House is also a popular destination for Savannah ghost hunters. Patrons of this restaurant and tavern claim to have found themselves in conversation with James Habersham Jr., who supposedly hanged himself in the basement in 1799. It is said that his restless spirit frequently wanders around his old home on quiet Sunday afternoons.
