Original Construction
1833
Completion Date
1998
Size
15,285 sqft

For over 150 years, this Greek Revival mansion has played a prominent role in Georgia’s history. Originally home to the state’s early governors, the building later served as a federal headquarters during the Civil War, notably occupied by General Sherman on his march to Savannah. Since 1889, the mansion has been integrated into Georgia College and State University.

The Atlanta architectural firm Lord, Aeck, & Sargent Inc. assembled a team of experts from around the country to restore the mansion, including Architects Four (the parent company of HopkinsBurns) as the historic preservation consultants alongside Richard C. Frank, FAIA. The goal of the restoration was to return the mansion to its original beauty and condition while adapting it into a historic house museum. The Architects Four team identified the original layout of the heavily modified interior, evaluated the condition of the exterior stucco, masonry, and metal roofing, and analyzed historic finishes. Ultimately, they designed preservation solutions that restored the house to its traditional appearance while integrating essential life-safety systems and environmental controls.