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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMX8B_william-pinckney-shingler-house_Charleston-SC.html
Outstanding example of Romantic Greek Revival style, adapted to Charleston climate. Outwardy of dignified classic proportions, interior is richly decorated in eclectic manner but on a livable scale. Standing on 5 lots from the original Robert Lime…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMX25_philip-porcher-house_Charleston-SC.html
Built about 1765 by Philip Porcher, loyalist. Confiscated during the Revolution, his property afterwards was returned and he was allowed to remain in this country because of his "Universal" good character.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWYJ_home-of-robert-limehouse_Charleston-SC.html
Built Circa 1820Originally this area was Limehouse farmland. The small scale and sturdy appearance denote that it is older than its neighbors. The bold colonade of piazza columns give the house dignity and permanence. The exceptionally fine brickw…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWY5_st-peters-episcopal-church-cemetery_Charleston-SC.html
Church built in 1835 Destroyed by fire 1861 Merged with Christ ChurchRutledge Ave. and Sumter St.which was torn down andnew St. Peter's built in 1931Moved to Miles Drive 1973
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWVO_125-tradd-street_Charleston-SC.html
This Adam style Single House was constructed circa 1805 by Captain John W. Morrison on the site of the circa 1790 garden of Robert Squibb, who brought many exotic plants to Charleston, exported rare species from Charleston to England, and publishe…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWUE_united-states-marine-hospital_Charleston-SC.html
This building, designed by Robert Mills,widely known architect was erected 1833for the care of sick and disabled merchantseamen. It served also as a teaching clinicfor the Medical College of South Carolina,and after 1860 as a military hospital for…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWU6_jenkins-orphanage_Charleston-SC.html
In 1891 the Reverend Daniel J. Jenkins established a home and school for poor, black orphans and for children of poor, distressed and disabled parents. It was his desire "to train the minds and hands of young, black boys and girls so that they cou…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWTH_123-tradd-street_Charleston-SC.html
This three-story masonry single house with hipped roof and Federal style details was constructed for Charles Graves, a local factor. One of the oldest building along upper Tradd Street, the house is located on portions of Lots 226 and 227 of the "…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWJP_tabby-seawall-remnants_Charleston-SC.html
A network of seawalls constructed of tabby, a locally made mixture of crushed oyster shells, sand and lime based mortar, was constructed in the 18th and 19th century along the Charleston waterfront. This system of seawalls was constructed to prot…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWJJ_toomer-purse-house_Charleston-SC.html
Anthony Toomer, a master builder, Revolutionary Patriot, member of the South Carolina General Assembly and Officer in the Charleston Battalion of Artillery, built this two story frame house and afterwards left it to his daughter, Mrs. Daniel Remou…
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