South Carolina: Preservation Society of Charleston
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In 1680, Town Lot No. 61 was granted by the Lords Proprietors to Elizabeth Willis, and in 1701 was deeded to William Elliott. This notable early Georgian house replaced a smaller house on the premises, and was built by Thomas Rose soon after his marriage in…
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First granted to Thomas Rose by the Lords Proprietors in 1681 and delineated as Lot 64 of the Grand Modell, this lot was part of the early walled city of Charleston. A brick house was initially built on the property that survived the fire of 1740 but was lo…
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Built circa 1720 forColonel Robert Brewtonwealthy wharf owner andprovincial powder receiver.One of the earliest fineexamples of asingle house.[Plaque]Robert Brewton House
Has Been Designated aRegistered NationalHistoric Landmark
under the provisions o…
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Legare Street is named for goldsmith Solomon Legare "the Huguenot," who built the first house on this property. Before the lot left the family in 1803, his descendants had become wealthy plantation owners and commission merchants.
This large U-shaped hou…
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This Georgian Style residence is an early example of the "Charleston Single House." The original woodwork is noteable; the drawing room mantle is attributed to Charleston cabinet maker, Thomas Elfe. Unique in the kitchen building is the original cooking fir…
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Charlestonian James Simmons is believed to have built this Georgian style house circa 1760. It is located on Lot 278 of the "Grand Model of Charles Town", the earliest plan of the city. Otis Mills, the original owner of the Mills House bought the property i…
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Built for St. Michael'sChurch Rectory byMiller & Fullerton.Sold in 1823 toDr. William Read, whoserved in theRevolution as SurgeonGeneral of theColonial Army. Now a private residence.
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The James Brown House is situated on a portion of Lot Number 82 of the Grand Modell, the city plan for Charleston that was developed in 1670. The lot was originally granted by the Lords Proprietors on June 12, 1694 to John Frowman, a butcher, for an annual …
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circa 1740 Local merchant James Matthews constructed this three-story over raised basement, double tenement building circa 1740. The house features a Flemish bond brick pattern and nine over nine light windows. The gambrel roof with a jerkin-head gable is …
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Handsome Adam stylesingle house and gabledcarrage house wasbuilt on Lot 36 ofGrand Model house.It has been rectory ofSt. Philip's Church since1908. A successful Scot,Alexander Christie builtthe house as his residenceand place of business.