The Chatham Artillery in Savannah, GA is a historic building that was purchased by the American Legion Post no. 135 in 1946. Originally built in 1913, the structure was designed by renowned architect Hyman Wallace Witcover and features a Gothic-revival facade with fortress-like elements. The building served as the starting point for the Eighth Air Force and now houses a restaurant, Local 11 Ten, showcasing the successful adaptive reuse of a historic landmark.
Under the leadership of Jack R. Davis, Sr., the American Legion Post no. 135 acquired the Chatham Artillery building, which had previously been used as storefronts for rental income. The purchase was finalized in February 1946, and the building was made ready for the Department Convention in July of the same year. The gunsheds north of the main building were converted into stores, and the southern end of the building was transformed from a bank into part of the Armory Building. Today, the Chatham Artillery building stands as a testament to the rich history and adaptive reuse of historic architecture in Savannah.
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