Thomas Gamble Building, Historic government building in Savannah, United States
The Thomas Gamble Building sits on East Bay Street with a stuccoed brick exterior and decorative iron railings facing the Savannah River. It houses the City of Savannah Bureau of Public Development and serves as a public library location today.
The building was constructed in 1877 as Eugene Kelly Stores, replacing an earlier structure destroyed by fire in 1876 on the same site. Following its completion, it served as home to multiple businesses that operated their activities there for many decades.
The building houses the Ola Wyeth branch of Chatham County public libraries, where residents and visitors gather to learn and access community resources. The spaces remain active for public programs and educational activities.
The building sits at the corner of East Bay Street right along the river, making it easy to find while walking through Savannah's historic district. Visitors can use the library facilities during regular hours and also access public government services located there.
Over its history, the building housed various enterprises including the John Flannery Company and Purse Printing & Paper Company, which operated there for several decades. This variety of commercial uses makes it a testament to the economic development of Savannah's waterfront during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
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