| The Gingerbread House | |
|---|---|
 The building in 2011 | |
 Interactive map of The Gingerbread House | |
| General information | |
| Location | Savannah, Georgia, U.S., 1921 Bull Street |
| Coordinates | 32°03′30″N81°06′01″W / 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 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 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]