George Anderson Stores
George Anderson Stores is a historic building in Savannah, Georgia, United States. Located in Savannah's Historic District, the addresses of some of the properties are East Bay Street, above Factors Walk, while others solely utilize the former King Cotton warehouses on River Street. As of February 2022, these are The Peanut Shop of Savannah and Spanky's. The current building was constructed in 1835, but George W. Anderson, a cotton merchant, banker and planter, had a store in the previous incarnation, known as Richard Wayne's Wharf, too.[1] The Andersons were one of Savannah's most prominent families, notably in the Civil War years.[2]
| George Anderson Stores | |
|---|---|
 The building in 2021, viewed from East Bay Street | |
| General information | |
| Location | 402–410 East Bay Street |
| Town or city | Savannah, Georgia |
| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | 32.0804°N 81.0865°W |
| Completed | 1835 |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 2–3 |
In October 1817, leading cabinetmaker Duncan Phyfe's first shipment to Savannah was recorded. He shipped six boxes to George Anderson and Son, who were active from 1817 to 1839.[3]
In April 1837, merchants Clark and Pelott were advertising from "Anderson's new Stores".[4]
The building stands adjacent to the Scott and Balfour Stores at 302–316 East Bay Street.
References
- The Balance, and Columbian Repository, Volume 3 (1804), p. 327
- Savannah, Immortal City: Volume One of the Civil War Savannah Series, Barry Sheehy, Cindy Wallace and Vaughnette Goode-Walker (2011), p. 31 ISBN 9781934572702
- Classical Savannah Fine & Decorative Arts, 1800–1840, Page Talbott, Telfair Museum of Art (1995), ISBN 9780820317939
- Savannah Republican, April 7, 1837