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
Walking on the streets of Brevard, North Carolina, found quaint shops, cafes, and interesting, unusual items
Walking on the Street in Brevard
Another Walkway in Brevard
Walking on the streets around the historic center of Mexico City, we saw a nicely carved wooden door and an old-style knocker
Carving on a Door
An Old Door Handle
There are numerous old-style street lamps in the historic center of Mexico City. Here is an image of one in black and white.
Street Lamp in Black and White
It is common to see three-wheeled transport vehicles on the streets of the historic center of Mexico City
Three of a Kind
Another view of stairs through glass of a building while walking the streets of Wilmington, Delaware
Walking on the streets of Wilmington, Delaware couldn’t resist capturing stairs inside the building with reflections of the trees and bushes on the glass.
A stone-inlaid mosaic design displays the creativity of an artist in a in a side street wall in south Philadelphia.
Eastgate Street is a historical shopping street with many of Chester’s distinctive buildings related to the Tudor revival in England.
Shambles Market, York also hosts its very own food court – a central hub filled with street food delights. Buildings from the past add to the charm of the the Shambles.
Shambles is one of York’s most famous landmarks and one of the best-preserved medieval shopping streets in Europe. With its cobbled streets and overhanging buildings, it is believed to have been the inspiration behind Diagon Alley from the movie adaptation of the Harry Potter series. “Shambles” is an obsolete term for an open-air slaughterhouse and meat market. Shambles Market features over 70 stalls offering something for everyone, including local arts and crafts, fresh foods, fashion, flowers, and everyday items.
Located in Stonegate, St Helen’s is a small church is possibly one of the oldest churches in York, being built on the line of the roman Via Praetoria, although much of the present building is 19th century. Stonegate is a street in the city center of York, in England, one of the streets most visited by tourists. Today the beautiful buildings that line the street are a mixture of Medieval & Georgian which give the place a unique character. There are many boutique shops and often street entertainers.
Dense leaves and lined up trees provide a natural, green canopy for shade on a busy street
Set in California at Santa Monica’s westernmost point, the Santa Monica Pier is a staple of this picturesque seaside community. Packed with family-friendly activities, vibrant street performers, restaurants and shops, the public pier also has stunning views and over a century’s worth of history. Here is a corner view of the famous pier.
Step back in time and experience the charm and beauty of colonial New Castle, Delaware. Walk the cobblestone streets and enjoy the historic sites of this riverfront community.
The Southern Live Oak is the most iconic tree of Savannah, Georgia. The evergreen Live Oaks with their drooping, curvaceous branches, draped in Spanish moss create the most atmospheric Southern quality to Savannah’s streets and public squares.
When you roam around the squares, ramble the streets and lanes in the historic and Victorian Districts in Savannah, the color, size, texture and charm of so many doors invite you to stop on the sidewalk and take a closer look.
River Street in Savannah, Georgia is a glittering, multi-faceted gem along the broad Savannah River. The century old buildings, once cotton warehouses, have been converted to antique shops, distinctive boutiques, spectacular galleries, quaint brew pubs, fabulous restaurants, unique nightspots, elegant inns and hotels. Cruising on a paddleboat under the Talmadge Memorial Bridge is an experience.
Traditional architecture in a green patina while walking the streets of Savannah
Fondness for Green Decor