Situated on 23 Abercorn Street in Savannah, Georgia sits one of the most coveted restaurants in the state – The Olde Pink House. People will travel from all over to dine at this beloved Savannah staple, many walking away saying it was the best meal of their lives. And while many Georgians know the name of the house, many might not know the reason behind the famed color. Believe it or not, there is a reason behind why The Olde Pink House is pink in color and it’s not just because of a choice in paint.
The story begins back in the 1700s when a man named James Habersham Jr. began constructing the most elaborate mansion in Savannah, Georgia.
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James experienced a few minor mishaps during the construction of this building, as well as an unusual setback.
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The mansion’s primary structure was made of red brick, which then was covered in entirety by white plaster.
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Whether it was either the brick quality that was lacking or the plaster job that was done haphazardly, nobody knows.
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However, the red brick began bleeding through the white plaster, turning the mansion an unusual shade of pink!
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Habersham became self-conscious about the color and thought he would be the laughing stock of the neighborhood, so he decided to cover the building with white paint whenever the pink color came through.
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Yet, over the years the decedents of Habersham became annoyed with having to paint the house so often.
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Eventually in the 1920s, a woman who wanted to open a tea room purchased the mansion and decided to accept the color for what it was, and even went so far as to paint the whole building pink.
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As it stands today, the pink color of The Olde Pink House is one of the most notable characteristics of the building and we can’t imagine it any other way.
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Did you know the reason why The Olde Pink House is pink in color? Share with us your thoughts in the comments section! Or if you have any more tidbits of information regarding this beloved restaurant in Savannah, then make sure to let us know. To find out more about The Olde Pink House, visit the website here.
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Address: The Olde Pink House, 23 Abercorn St, Savannah, GA 31401, USA
