The History of Brockington Hall

A House With a Story to Tell.

More than a historic backdrop, Brockington Hall has been part of Savannah's story for generations.

Brockington Hall

A distinctive piece of Savannah history.

Brockington Hall is a Classic Italianate villa-style structure built for Dr. Julius LeHardy in 1882.

During renovations, remnants of an earlier 1832 structure were discovered beneath the existing Victorian-era building, including a distinct brick and beam foundation.

Architecture

Italianate character, shaped over time.

The identities of the architect and builder of the LeHardy house are not known. Extensive facade changes were made between 1883 and 1885, and it has been suggested that these changes were designed by Detlief Lienau, a Danish-born architect from New York.

Lienau was responsible for the conversion of the Telfair Mansion into what is now the Telfair Museum and for the design of Hodgson Hall, home of the Georgia Historical Society, during the same period.

Trained at L'École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, Lienau became known for introducing French influences into American building construction, including the decorative mansard roof.

Historic Details

Details worth looking up.

Some of Brockington Hall's most distinctive architectural elements reflect the property's history and the craftsmanship of its time.

Terrazzo Flooring

The terrazzo flooring is described as one of the first-known uses of the material in the region.

Chinese Chippendale Ironwork

The wrought iron railing on the front porch features a Chinese Chippendale-inspired design and is also described as a first-known regional use.

Marble Mantels

The refurbishment of the LeHardy residence included the addition of three marble mantels.

Double Front Stairs

The home's distinctive double front stairs were added as part of the historic refurbishment.

Generations

A home to prominent Savannah families.

Over the years, Brockington Hall was owned and occupied by a series of prominent Savannah families.

Owners included Robert A. Knox, A. Cheshire Nash, A. Pratt Adams, James R. Dotson, and Franklin R. Dulaney.

1960s

A New Chapter

From private residence to gathering place.

In the 1960s, extensive modifications were made to the rear of the building to create the current ballroom.

For almost two decades, the parlor floor was operated as an event venue under the name Brockington Hall, hosting weddings, formal parties, and other upscale events.

The building also contained a florist shop and several apartments during this period.

A Little Hollywood History

The house has had some memorable guests.

According to then-owner Tommy Anderson, the grand third-floor apartment was occupied by Burt Reynolds and an interesting variety of guests during the filming of the 1976 movie Gator.

Lauren Hutton also lived in one of the apartments while her portions of the movie were filmed, and some scenes were shot inside the house.

Dinah Shore and O. J. Simpson each rented apartments at Brockington Hall, and a commercial for Champion spark plugs was filmed on the front porch.

1980s

The Mundell Years

A home filled with art, travel, and community.

In the early 1980s, Brockington Hall was purchased by retired United States Air Force Lieutenant General Lewis Mundell and his wife, Elsie.

Having lived and traveled abroad, the Mundells decorated the parlor floor with their collection of antiques and overseas purchases.

They continued to host parties and charitable events, tours, social group events, lectures, and other gatherings benefiting the community.

Their events included gatherings for the Historic Savannah Foundation, Downtown Neighborhood Association, Downtown Garden Club, Daughters of the American Revolution, and Colonial Dames.

Continuing the Story

A historic property with a modern purpose.

After the Mundells passed away, their son Lee and his wife Melissa moved into Brockington Hall and continued to open the property for private events, filming projects for students at the Savannah College of Art and Design, fashion shows, photography events, and civic functions.

In 2020, Brockington Hall was purchased by Robert Bonds.

A Venue for Unique Celebrations

A setting shaped by generations of stories.

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