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J. Herbert and Julia Johnson Raised Tybee Cottage

Tybee Island, Georgia • Chatham County

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About This Property

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The J. Herbert and Julia Johnson Raised Tybee Cottage is a quintessential example of a vernacular beach house, elevated on piers to withstand coastal storms. Its simple, rectangular form and expansive porches are characteristic of early Tybee Island architecture designed for summer recreation and seaside living.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Building
Acreage
0.5
Listed Date
5/21/2008
Other Names
Not specified

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Architecture; Community Planning And Development; Entertainment/Recreation
Periods of Significance
1925 Ad - 1974 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
No
Level - State
Yes
Level - Local
No
Level - Not Indicated
No

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