Location
Milledgeville, GA
Original Construction
1833
Construction Cost
$4,000,000
Size
15,285 sqft
Completion Date
1998

For over 150 years, this stately mansion, one of the finest examples of Greek Revival architecture in the country and one of the most significant places in Georgia’s history, has served the State of Georgia in a variety of capacities. Initially home to the state’s early governors, it later served as federal headquarters during the Civil War, and was occupied by General Sherman on his march to Savannah. Since 1889, it has been part of Georgia College and State University.

As the historic preservation consultants, Architects Four, parent company to HopkinsBurns, and Richard C. Frank, FAIA, assembled a team of experts from around the country to work with the Atlanta architectural firm of Lord, Aeck & Sargent, Inc., on restoring the mansion.

The goal of the museum-quality restoration was to preserve the mansion and return it to its original beauty and condition, while allowing it to function effectively as a historic house museum.

The Architects Four team determined the original layout of the building’s much-modified interior; assessed the condition of exterior stucco, masonry, and metal roofing; analyzed historic finishes; and designed solutions to restore the house to its traditional appearance while providing the appropriate environmental and life safety conditions.