The Gingerbread House
Historic house in Savannah, Georgia
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The Gingerbread House (also known as the Cord Asendorf House) is a home in Savannah, Georgia, United States. It is located at 1921 Bull Street, in the city's Victorian Historic District and was built in 1899 by the Hawley Construction Company.[1][2] It was built for Cord Asendorf Sr., a prominent Savannah merchant, and his wife Bernhardine.[1] Asendorf designed the house.[1][3][4] The home's common name is derived from the gingerbread architectural style, which is seen through many elements throughout the site.[2]
| The Gingerbread House | |
|---|---|
The building in 2011 | |
 Interactive map of the The Gingerbread House area | |
| General information | |
| Location | Savannah, Georgia, U.S., 1921 Bull Street |
| Coordinates | 32.058249°N 81.100141°W |
| Completed | 1899 |
| Owner | SJ Management Group LLC (since 2014) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 2 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Cord Asendorf Sr. |
The building is considered one of the finest examples of Carpenter Gothic architecture in the United States. Its interior has three fireplaces, a wooden staircase and wood trim throughout. It also has a conservatory and a courtyard with a gazebo and a waterfall.[5]
The home remained in the Asendorf family for 75 years before gaining new ownership.[1] It was owned by Herb and Jan Galloway between 1978 and 2014, when it was then purchased by SJ Management Group LLC.[5]
The building has gained recognition from many avenues, beginning in 1933, including from presidents Franklin D. Roosevelt, Dwight D. Eisenhower and Woodrow Wilson.[6] Wilson even offered to purchase the home,[6] which has been featured in many magazines, journals and movies.[6] Today, the home is a popular wedding and event venue.[6][7]