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Savannah, Georgia
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The house gained notoriety from the 1981 shooting death of Danny Hansford, which was later chronicled in the book 'Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil.'
The house is a prime example of Italianate architecture, designed by New York architect John S. Norris in the 1860s.
Construction began in 1860 but was halted due to the Civil War, only to be completed in 1868 by new owner Hugh W. Mercer.
The house contains an impressive collection of 18th and 19th-century furniture, art, and artifacts curated by its last private owner, Jim Williams.
The house was originally built for General Hugh W. Mercer, the great-grandfather of famed songwriter Johnny Mercer.
Jim Williams, the last private owner, was a key figure in Savannah's historic preservation efforts, restoring over 50 homes in the area.
The house operates as a museum, offering guided tours that provide insights into its history and the life of Jim Williams.
