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Bay Street / Factors Walk |
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1817, Factor’s
Walk was the original site for the Cotton Exchange. The area got its name
because this is where the men, called factors, walked back and forth through
the several stories of buildings in this center of commercial activity.
It was their job to factor how much cotton came in to be sold and to make
things more productive, a network of iron and concrete walkways connected
the buildings. In those days, and for over a century, Savannah played a
big role in the cotton industry and Factors Walk was at the heart of it.
The historic area runs east to west above the river with iron steps and
bridges linking the old cotton warehouses on the river with the streets
on a higher level. Now, the ancient buildings house shops, restaurants,
bars and the River Street Inn. Those who wish to experience the rich history
of the cotton exchange and its impact on Savannah can walk Factors Walk,
cobblestone ramps make the journey even more enjoyable and lead guests
right down to historic River Street. Tourists love the experience and especially
seeing the Cotton Exchange Building which dates back to 1886. |
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