The Gingerbread House

by Iryna Goodall

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The Gingerbread House

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Iryna Goodall

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This is the Gingerbread House, also known as the Asendorf House, in the heart of Victorian area of Savannah, Georgia, which was founded in 1733 as the first city in the USA to be laid out by an architect.
The features of the house are unmistakable and stand out as a fully designed home in the Gingerbread style, prevalent in the Black Forest region of Germany. It is framed by a 200 year old graceful oak tree at its entrance.
Built in 1899 by Cord Asendorf, this magnificent house is considered among the finest examples of Steamboat Gothic gingerbread carpentry in the United States.
The Gingerbread House has been featured in many films and publications as well as being visited by celebrities and US Presidents including Wilson Woodruff and Theodore Roosevelt.

First place in the "Home Sweet Home" contest hosted by Brian Mickey 02/01/2017.

Second place in the "Houses" contest sponsored by "Landscapes From Italy Photographs" group 04/06/2016.

Second place in the "Old 1880s Buildings" contest sponsored by "Amazing Challenges" group 05/11/2020.

Third place in the "Old Homes" contest sponsored by "Fine Art Apparel - Artist Boutique" group 12/13/2021.

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March 3rd, 2015

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