A Historic Georgia Port City - Brunswick

Brunswick was founded in 1771, and the layout of the town followed in a similar plan to the one James Oglethorpe dictated for Savannah, with city streets and squares still bearing their colonial names. Throughout the downtown area, markers tell the colorful and important history, both American and Georgian, of this seaport town. George Washington proclaimed it as one of the five original ports of entry for the colonies in 1789. There are streets filled with different architectural styles including Gothic Revival, Italianate, Queen Anne, Romanesque, Victorian, Colonial just to name a few.

Here is what caught my eye; I hope you enjoy!

Construction of Old City Hall began in 1886 and was designed by Alfred Eichberg. It was completed in 1889, and the clock / bell tower was installed in 1893.

One of the informational signs posted around the downtown.

The Ritz Theatre was built in 1899 to house the Grand Opera House, retail space, and the general offices of the Brunswick & Birmingham Railroad. Today, the historic 440-seat theatre and arts center features year-round live performances, films, and exhibits.

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Coast Tales: True Historic Stories From Georgia's Golden Isles

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Gullah Geechee Heritage in the Golden Isles (American Heritage)

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Splendid Isolation: The Jekyll Island Millionaires' Club 1888-1942

By Bauer Mueller, Pamela

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The Historic Brunswick Courthouse built between 1906 and 1906 was designed by Charles Alling Gifford.

The Silver Bluff Brewery on Newcastle Street

This stone Celtic cross is a monument to the colonial founder, General James Edward Oglethorpe and can be found in Queen Square West.

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Local artists recreated a nostalgic mural on the side of this building.

Building renovations can be seen on Newcastle Street.

Richland Rum Distillery

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A colorful sunset

The Sidney Lanier Bridge, crossing the Brunswick River, replaced a vertical-lift bridge which was struck by ships twice.

The Ritz

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In the shops...

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An updated S.H. Kress & Company Department Store facade

Another view of the Old City Hall

What you should know:

• You could spend a couple of hours here exploring the town

• On the street parking is available; check posted parking regulations signs.

• Parking in-season may be difficult.

• This is a walkable town.

• There are entertainment, restaurant, brewery, and distillery options.

For more information: Brunswick, GA