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In Savannah's formative years, and through most of Georgia's period as a proprietary colony, there was a ban on slavery. This was lifted in 1750. There were additional prohibitions in the new colony on "spirituous liquors" (until 1742), and Catholics were forbidden to live in the colony until the territorial and commercial disputes in the region between England and Spain were settled in 1748. There were no lawyers until 1755.
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For years, Savannah was the home of Union Camp, which housed the world's largest paper mill. The plant is now owned by International Paper, and it remains one of Savannah's largest employers. Savannah is ... home to the famous Gulfstream Aerospace company, maker of private jets, as well as various other large industrial interests.
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According to the 2000 U.S. census, Savannah, the seat of government of Chatham County, has a population of 131,510, with 293,000 persons in a three-county metropolitan area (Bryan, Chatham, and Effingham counties). The Port of Savannah is a bustling container-cargo center with a thriving international trade. Savannah is regularly ranked among the top five busiest container-shipping ports and the top ten busiest seaports in the United States, with continually expanding berthing, storage, and loading facilities. A record 10.1 million tons of cargo were processed by the port in the 2001 fiscal year.
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Stay Savannah Vacation Rentals offers this fabulous 3 bedroom 1 bath courtyard level condo located in Historic Savannah, Georgia. This lower level condo to a beautifully restored home is well appointed with fine furnishings. Everything is upgraded!
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In the 1970’s, determined to revive the history and the glory of old River Street, local landowners, urban planners and the City of Savannah joined together to create the River Street Urban Renewal Project. In June of 1977, at a cost of $7 million, a new waterfront was unveiled for the city of Savannah. By transforming 80,000 square feet of empty, abandoned warehouse space into a colorful array of shops, restaurants and art galleries, the River Street Urban Renewal Project had an enormous economic impact on downtown Savannah. Today over 70 businesses, shops and restaurants call River Street home.
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The Savannah International Trade & Convention Center is located on Hutchinson Island, across from downtown Savannah and surrounded by the Savannah River. The Belles Ferry connects the island with the mainland, as does the Eugene Talmadge Memorial Bridge.
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