Galloway Preservation
About Galloway Preservation
At Galloway Preservation, our mission is to save what bestows timelessness upon historic structures. Our goal is to preserve the soul of each property, safeguarding elements that embody its historical integrity. We are here to guide our clients through optimal preservation practices that not only protect these characteristics but also ensure their homes echo comfort and individuality. We are dedicated in our commitment to meticulous attention to detail, unwavering dedication to quality craftsmanship, and the celebration of heritage in every project we undertake, while using traditional building materials. Our extensive portfolio is a testament to our expertise in breathing new life into historic properties while honoring their storied pasts. It is our promise to assist you with a multitude of strategies to curate and care for your historic home or building, ensuring its legacy continues so that future generations may appreciate its beauty and significance. We are Galloway Preservation and Consulting – where your history is our future.
Principal
Peter Galloway is a preservation professional based in Georgia with more than a decade of experience in the restoration and stewardship of historic buildings. A graduate of Clemson University, his passion for historic preservation is deeply rooted in his family's longstanding connections to the Lowcountry, where an early appreciation for eighteenth-century architecture, craftsmanship, and decorative arts helped shape the course of his career.
Peter has led and contributed to the restoration of numerous significant properties throughout the historic districts of Savannah, developing a reputation for thoughtful, research-driven preservation work that balances historical accuracy with long-term stewardship.
Among his most notable projects was the rescue and relocation of a rare circa 1693 center-chimney house from East Hartford. Threatened with loss, the structure was carefully documented, dismantled, and transported to a vacant site near Forsyth Park, where it was painstakingly reassembled. Peter oversaw the project from dismantling through reconstruction, coordinating extensive masonry, plastering, carpentry, and timber-framing work. Lost architectural features were researched and recreated using eighteenth-century pattern books and surviving period examples, including the front portico and window entablatures.
More recently, Peter directed the complete exterior restoration of an 1871 Second Empire row house in Savannah's Victorian District. The project involved stripping decades of coatings from the historic woodwork, repairing deteriorated elements, and refinishing the building using traditional linseed oil paint systems chosen for their durability, breathability, and compatibility with historic materials.
Peter's work has been featured in publications including Southern Living, Veranda Magazine, Old House Journal, Yankee Magazine, Boston.com, and Historic Homes Magazine. His approach is grounded in a respect for traditional craftsmanship, careful historical research, and a belief that historic buildings remain among our most valuable cultural resources.
Through his work with Galloway Preservation, Peter continues to advance preservation projects that honor historic fabric, revive traditional building trades, and ensure that significant buildings remain relevant and useful for future generations.
