??For ninety-five years, five generations for theFollin family, including John A. Zeigler, Jr. the last member of the family to own the house, lived at Nine College Way. Mr Zeigler and Edwin Peacock operated The Book Basement,Charleston's only bookstore for many years, on the ground floor from 1946 until 1971. TheCollege of Charleston acquired the home in 1971.
This plaque is installed on this house in gratefulrecognition for the contributions of the Follinfamily and in particular, Mr. John A. Zeigler, Jr.,to the College of Charleston. Mr. Zeigler'ssteadfast support of the School of Arts, itsstudents, and its programs continues to ensurethat orchestras and opera feature College of Charleston alumni around the world.
September 27, 2005
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