In 1818, Savannah, Georgia was a burgeoning powerhouse, defined by a compact footprint that mirrors today's North Historic District. Stretching from the Savannah River south toward the residential frontier of Liberty Street, the town was a port city at the peak of a post-war economic boom. This era saw the expansion of the Oglethorpe Plan, with fifteen active squares serving as the lungs of a city fueled by the international cotton and rice trades. The skyline was punctuated by several significant landmarks that remain standing today: the Savannah Theatre opened its doors in 1818, while the Owens-Thomas House set a new standard for Regency architecture. Along the riverfront, the William Taylor Stores anchored the commercial district, and the newly completed Juliette Gordon Low Estate became a cornerstone of the city's elite social circle. - AsNotedIn