{"product_id":"the-mercer-house-savannah-georgia-copy","title":"Owen's-Thomas House, Savannah, Georgia","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the heart of Savannah’s celebrated Historic District, on the northeast quadrant of Oglethorpe Square, stands a grand old mansion, known today as the Owens-Thomas House.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn impressive two-story structure on a raised basement, it was completed in 1819 by the architect William Jay from Bath, England. He drew the house plans prior to arriving in Savannah.  His vision was to build a home that reminded him of Bath. The home contains sophisticated architectural detail and Bath stone. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocal attorney and politician, George Welshman Owens purchased the home in 1830 for $10,000.  His family maintained the home unitl 1951 when his granddaughter, Margaret Thomas, donated the house to the Telfair Academy of Arts and Sciences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, the Owens-Thomas House is the best-preserved example of Jay’s work in Savannah, and one of the best English Regency-style homes in the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook for our black cat, Casper, sitting on the mansion steps. He's our official mascot, which means you'll possess an authentic Cat's Meow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're a small workshop of 15 crew members in Wooster, Ohio who love our jobs of crafting replicas that hold deep meaning for you! We've crafted this beautifully detailed replica from 3\/4\" thick wood with colorful details on the front and its story printed on the back. Made in the USA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cat's Meow Village","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49062229213427,"sku":"19-546","price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/9743\/4099\/files\/19546f.png?v=1778870181","url":"https:\/\/catsmeow.com\/products\/the-mercer-house-savannah-georgia-copy","provider":"Cat's Meow Village","version":"1.0","type":"link"}