The Talmadge Memorial Bridge spans the Savannah River between downtown Savannah, Georgia, and Hutchinson Island. The original cantilever bridge was built in 1953; a replacement bridge, named the Talmadge Memorial Bridge, was completed in 1991.
Reflection of the bridge on a window of the riverfront building creates an interesting image.
Talmadge Memorial Bridge over the Savannah River
Window Reflections of the Bridge
Georgia Queen is a paddle steamer in Savannah, Georgia, United States. It is the largest riverboat in operation in the country. Berthed beside Savannah’s River Street, the vessel, which was completed in 1995, has four decks.
Georgia Queen
Side View of Georgia Queen
While on a ride on the Belles Ferry that offers free, scenic transportation across the Savannah River, a view of the Riverwalk, the Georgia Queen, and the dome of the City Hall
Savannah City Hall
The Savannah Belles Ferry offers free, scenic transportation across the Savannah River, connecting downtown Savannah’s Riverwalk with Hutchinson Island.
All of the ferries are named after notable women of Savannah. Musgrove is a woman of Creek Indian and Colonial Georgia descent. She served as an interpreter for Gen. Oglethorpe during the city’s founding.
Mary Musgrove Ferry
Savannah’s riverfront has been at the center of its history since the city was founded in 1733. Now, River Street offers a pleasant promenade along the river, taking in the historic buildings and the view over the water and Hutchinson Island. Many aspects of Savannah’s history can still be seen in the buildings and monuments along River Street.
Old Building on River Street, Savannah Waterfront
The colony of Georgia began on Savannah’s waterfront in 1733. From fine dining to adult slushies to can’t-miss festivals, this famous cobblestone street has something for everyone.
Rails on Savannah’s River Street are historic remnants of the “River Street Rambler” freight line, which operated from 1889 until roughly 2001. Later used for a tourist streetcar from 2009 to 2015, the tracks are now largely abandoned or partially removed due to redevelopment.
Streetcar rails on River Street, Savannah
The beautiful Forsyth Park Fountain is one of Savannah’s most well-known icons. Located on the north end of the park, the fountain is one of the most photographed and even painted places in Savannah.
Photographing Forsyth Park Fountain
Witnessed several artists painting the Forsyth Park Fountain in Savannah, Georgia
Artists at Forsyth Park Fountain
Another Artist at Forsyth Park Fountain
It was perfect timing to photograph an eagle on top of Forsyth Park Fountain in Savannah, even flappimg the wings
Eagle on the Forsyth Park Fountain
Eagle Flapping Wings
Eagle with Robed Woman on top of Forsyth Park Fountain
Eagle Flapping Wings on the Forsyth Park Fountain
The artistic fence, railing, and a flower bed in the foreground make the images of the Forsyth Park Fountain in Savannah more interesting
Viewing the Forsyth Park Fountain
Viewing Forsyth Park Fountainover the Fence
Side View of Forsyth Park Fountain over a Flower Bed
The Forsyth Fountain has stood at the heart of Savannah for over 150 years. Since 1858, she has served as a symbol of the city’s grace and enduring beauty. Forsyth Park is the ultimate gathering spot for Savannah‘s locals and visitors alike.
Forsyth Park Fountain
Forsyth Park Fountain in Savannah
A couple of artists are painting Victorian-style homes in Forsyth Park in Savannah
Painting a Classic Home
Artist at Work at the Forsyth Park
Victorian-style homes surrounding Forsyth Park in Savannah, Georgia
Reddish Classic Home
Yellow Classic Home
Gray Classic Home
We visited Savannah, Georgia, in February and will be posting images from there.
Savannah, a coastal city in Georgia, is separated from South Carolina by the Savannah River. It’s known for manicured parks, horse-drawn carriages, and antebellum architecture. The bicycle parking post and the waterfront stores are named after the city.
Bicycle Parking Post in Savannah
Savannah’s Historic Riverfront
Although it seems like the stairs go down while looking at the shadows of the wooden walkway on the bricked wall, this monochrome version was captured in Savannah, Georgia
Not the Way Down
Captured the sunset at the Talmadge Memorial Bridge, a bridge spanning the Savannah River between downtown Savannah, Georgia, and Hutchinson Island.
We end our series on bridges with a post sunset view of Talmadge Memorial Bridge over Savannah River
The Talmadge Memorial Bridge was completed in November, 1990. It is described as a “cable-stayed bridge”, which replaced the previous cantilever truss bridge which was built in 1953. The bridge provides 185 ft. of vertical navigational clearance at Mean High Water. With a main span of 1100 ft. and a total length of 1.9 miles the new Talmadge Memorial carries the 4 lanes of traffic on Hwy 17 over the Savannah River.
We end our series on Postcards from Savannah with night scenes on the Savannah River.
Dusk on the riverfront in Savannah, Georgia …….
