Before & After of the Inn.

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The Thomas Square Historic District

When colonial Savannah was developing, the Thomas Square District was forest and marshland which was slowly converted to farms and plantations. Street car lines opened up this area for residential development in the late 1800's. A large section south of 37th street was a privately owned botanical garden. The only remaining relics of the garden include the two stone gate houses located at Bull and Victory Drive, which now house Savannah's Park & Tree Department.

The push for residential development peaked in the 1920's, making Thomas Square an architectural and historical transition area between Savannah's Victorian and Ardsley Park Districts. Thomas Square developed into a self-contained and economically diverse neighborhood. While some houses were modest two-story wood frame buildings, large apartment buildings and single family residences, designed by well-known architects were also built.

Today, Thomas Square Trolley is one of Savannah's most active areas of restoration and redevelopment.

Under the Rainbow is proud to be a part of this district, which is home to Savannah's main public library, The Gingerbread House, world-famous Elizabeth's on 37th restaurant, several florist shops, antique malls, and art galleries. The exciting Starland Dairy Design Center is also currently under creation three blocks from our Inn.