During the late 1800s, Georgia was the biggest producer of cotton. To accommodate Savannah’s major role in the industry, this Cotton Exchange was designed by architect William Preston and opened in 1886. The façade behind the lion fountain features red brick and terra cotta. Cotton production was devastated in the early 1900s when the crop became invested with boll weevils. The building now serves as headquarters for the Savannah Chamber of Commerce.
