Savannah merchant Hunter commissioned this elegant pair of houses and lived in number 101 until his death in 1825. The Federal houses are three stories atop partially excavated basements, which retain their original kitchens. The Ionic porticos of limestone fronted by perpendicular stairs and topped by a balustrade balcony are relatively unusual. The portico of number 105 seems to have been rebuilt, and the rear of number 101 was recently altered with a new carriage house added. The imported hard-pressed red bricks are laid in Flemish bond. Modifications over the years have produced differences in fenestration. Next door, the row houses (1820–1822) at 107–109 E. Oglethorpe, which are named after their builders, Thomas Clark and Matthew Lufurrow, are also raised, but have a shared central perpendicular stair. Number 107 features an elegant Ionic door surround and fanlight, while number 109 has undergone numerous modifications, including gaining an extra story.
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John Hunter Row Houses
1821–1822; later alterations; 2012–2014 renovation at number 101. 101–105 E. Oglethorpe Ave.
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