Postcard of the old oak tree in the Magnolia Cemetery in Charleston, S.C. Back of postcard reads: "Magnolia Cemetery was established about 1850 [?]. Oak trees thrive abundantly here; the height reached is from 40 [?] to 60 feet, while spreading branches cover 100 feet of space. The trunks of some of the oak trees are over 23 feet in diameter.
Postcard of the Sword Gate at Simonton House in Charleston, S.C. Back of postcard reads, "The Simonton house at 32 Legare Street was built in 1776. These noted gates and gateway were placed here between 1815-1820. The sword gates are considered the finest examples of early wrought iron work."
A postcard of the highway entrance to Fort Moultrie. The back of the postcard reads, "Shown in this view are the old guns left from past days, the grave of Osceola, famed Indian chief, and the road to the modern coast artillery headquarters. This Fort successfully defended the Harbor against the British Fleet under Sir Peter Parker."
A postcard of the Post Chapel in Fort Moutlrie. Back of the postcard reads, "Fort Moultrie on Sullivans island has figured extensively in history. During the Civil War, the Fort was abandoned, when Charleston Harbor was evacuated in 1865. It is now a modern Coast Atillery Headquarters."
A postcard of Osceola's grave and entrance to Fort Moultrie. The back of the postcard reads: "Fort Moultrie successfully defended the harbor against the British fleet under Sir Peter Parker. It is now a modern Coast Artillery Defense and Army Post."
A postcardr of Fort Sumter in the Charleston Harbor. The back of the postcard reads, "Without knowledge of which and its tragic annals no student of American history is well informed. Plans approved and construction ordered in 1828. Surrendered to the Confederates by Major Anderson at the beginning of the Civil War, 1861."
A postcard of Fort Sumter in the Charleston Harbor. The back of the postcard reads, "Without knowledge of which and its tragic annals no student of American history is well informed. Plans approved and construction ordered in 1828. Surrendered to the Confederates by Major Anderson at the beginning of the Civil War, 1861." The back also notes that it was "Made in Germany."
Postcard of the brick and wrought iron doorway and gateway at the Simmons-Edwards House in Charleston, S.C. Back of postcard reads, "One of the very finest examples of dignity and beauty in doorway, steps, and ironwork is in this period approach."
Postcard of an illustration of a wrought iron fence to promote Henry's restaurant. Front also reads "Famous for sea foods." Back of postcard reads, "Just as the Sword Gate in Charleston sets the style in iron gate design so also 'In Charleston It's Henry's' for fine food."
A postcard of Fort Sumter in the Charleston Harbor. The back of the postcard reads, "Without knowledge of which and its tragic annals no student of American history is well informed. Plans approved and construction ordered in 1828. Surrendered to the Confederates by Major Anderson at the beginning of the Civil War, 1861."
A postcard of the old gun positions on Fort Sumter. Back of the postcard reads, "Fort Sumter occupies a commanding position at the mouth of Charleston Harbor. From the guns on these old gun-mounts, the first shots of the Civil War were fired."
