To the brave founders of Historic Savannah Foundation who, more than half a century ago,
set out to save one of the most beautiful cities in America. In doing so they battled developers,
politicians, short-sighted citizens, and sometimes even their own husbands: Mrs. Frank
McIntire, Mrs. Anna Hunter, Mrs. Reuben Clark, Mrs. Louis Roos, Mrs. Sam Adler,
Miss Jane Wright, and Mrs. R. C. Roebling. In addition to those founders, we salute
their many supporters, exemplified by: Mr. Walter Hartridge, Mills B. Lane IV, Lee and
Emma Adler, and others. We also wish to acknowledge The Savannah College of Art and
Design (SCAD), the resources and talent of which have contributed immeasurably to the
preservation of historic Savannah. We owe all of them so much.