In this letter, Doran informs Thornhill, president of Historic Charleston Foundation, that the Ansonborough Association endorses Joseph H. McGee's plan for developing a park at the corner of East Bay and Wentworth Streets.
In this letter, Edmunds informs McCully that Historic Charleston Foundation has read McCully's letter about a tree on Dr. George Dunn's lot, and advises McCully to discuss it with Dunn in a friendly manner, rather than involving HCF.
In this letter, Doran informs Chapman, Director of Department of Traffic and Transportation, that Historic Charleston Foundation will not oppose the efforts of the Historic Ansonborough Neighborhood Association to place neighborhood identification on street markers.
Memorandum lists number of properties in Ansonborough within these categories: owner occupied (79), income producing rental properties (37), church or government owned (12), commercial (4), and miscellaneous or unrestored and empty (3).
In this two-page letter, McIntosh asks for Edmunds' assistance with a list of Ansonborough properties in unsatisfactory condition. These properties include 8 Alexander Street, 50 Laurens Street, 3 Wall Street, the N.W. corner of Wall and Laurens Streets, 51 Laurens Street, 4 George Street, 60 Society Street, 62 Society Street, 49 Society Street, 51 Society Street, 20 Wentworth Street, 52 Anson Street, 45 Hasell Street, 75 Anson Street, 43 Laurens Street
In this letter, Edmunds advises Cole of Historic Charleston Foundation's plans to assist with the cleanup of Ansonborough prior to the National Trust's visit to Charleston in 1970.
This four-page brochure includes background information on the Ansonborough Rehabilitation Project, photographs and information about Ansonborough homes, and a map of Ansonborough.
In this letter, Cole asks Historic Charleston Foundation for assistance with cleanup of Ansonborough prior to the annual meeting of the National Trust in Charleston in 1970.
This four-page brochure includes background information on the Ansonborough Rehabilitation Project, photographs and information about Ansonborough homes, and a map of Ansonborough.
This four-page brochure includes background information on the Ansonborough Rehabilitation Project, photographs and information about Ansonborough homes, and a map of Ansonborough.
in this letter, Stevenson thanks Ehni for his letter informing him of the formation of the Historic Ansonborough Neighborhood Association and expresses his interest in working with the association in the future.
In this letter, Ehni announces the formation of the Historic Ansonborough Neighborhood Association to Stevenson, president of the Historic Charleston Foundation.
Memo to Ansonborough Tour Home Owners listing the "twelve buildings being restored or much improved," and "nine buildings on which restoration plans are nearing completion and should begin shortly."
In this three-page typed document, Louis Green reports his research of the ownership history for 7 George Street; 79 Anson Street; 81 Anson Street; 5 George Street; 75 Anson Street; and 71 Anson Street. Architectural details of these properties are also discussed.
In this letter, Woods asks Biddle, President of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, for advice on the formation of a neighborhood association for Ansonborough.
Letter from Edmunds to Wragg encouraging Wragg and other Ansonborough residents to contact Father Friend, the Mayor, and the City Engineer's office about the ruins of the Catholic Church on Wentworth Street.
This six-page brochure includes background information on the Ansonborough Rehabilitation Project and Revolving Fund, photographs and information about Ansonborough homes, and a map of Ansonborough.
In this two-page memorandum, McCahill provides Edmunds with details of an alternative proposal for open space in Ansonborough. Includes drawing of area.
Second revision of six-page brochure includes background information on the Ansonborough Rehabilitation Project and Revolving Fund, photographs and information about Ansonborough homes, and a map of Ansonborough. Notes indicate which listed homes have been sold.
Second revision of six-page brochure includes background information on the Ansonborough Rehabilitation Project and Revolving Fund, photographs and information about Ansonborough homes, and a map of Ansonborough. Notes indicate which listed homes have been sold.
First revision of six-page brochure includes background information on the Ansonborough Rehabilitation Project and Revolving Fund, photographs and information about Ansonborough homes, and a map of Ansonborough. Notes indicate which listed homes have been sold.
This six-page brochure provides the history, goals, and accomplishments of the Ansonborough Rehabilitation Project. Includes photographs of "before and after" scenes in the Ansonborough area. Reprinted from the Journal of Housing, Vol. 24, No. 3, April 1967.
This four-page brochure discusses highlights of the annual report of the area projects committee to the board of trustees of the Historic Charleston Foundation.
This four-page brochure discusses highlights of the annual report of the area projects committee to the board of trustees of the Historic Charleston Foundation.
This four-page brochure discusses highlights of the annual report of the area projects committee to the board of trustees of the Historic Charleston Foundation.
This four-page brochure includes background information on the Ansonborough Rehabilitation Project and Revolving Fund, photographs and information about Ansonborough homes, and a map of Ansonborough. Homes listed include 40 Society Street; 42 Society Street; 44 Society Street; 56 Society Street; 66 Anson Street; 63 Anson Street; 71 Anson Street; 72 Anson Street; 55 Laurens Street; 48 Laurens Street; 332 East Bay Street; and 329 East Bay Street.
This letter from Edmunds to Ansonborough residents asks those opposed to the granting of a beer and wine license to a business on Hasell near Meeting to appear at a hearing at the County Court House on December 4, 1964. Includes a December 2, 1964, reply from the Tax Commission stating that the letter will be made part of the file in the matter.
Citation certificate from the Hands Committee of the Council of Garden Clubs of Greater Charleston given to Historic Charleston Foundation for area beautification in Ansonborough.
This four-page brochure includes background information on the Ansonborough Rehabilitation Project and Revolving Fund, photographs and information about Ansonborough homes, and a map of Ansonborough. Homes listed include 40 Society Street; 42 Society Street; 44 Society Street; 56 Society Street; 66 Anson Street; 63 Anson Street; 71 Anson Street; 72 Anson Street; 55 Laurens Street; 48 Laurens Street; 332 East Bay Street; and 329 East Bay Street.
In this typed four-page document, N. L. Barnwell, attorney for Historic Charleston Foundation, presents a petition against allowing the subdivision of 37 Hasell Street into three separate apartments.
This four-page brochure discusses highlights of the annual report of the area projects committee to the board of trustees of the Historic Charleston Foundation.
In this two-page letter, Edmunds asks residents that are opposed to the creation of a "sweet shop" in Ansonborough to attend Zoning Board meeting on March 26, 1962.
Advertisement for Ansonborough homes for sale in the News and Courier. Homes advertised include 66 Anson Street, 76 Anson Street, 40 Society Street, 18 Wentworth Street, 32 Wentworth Street, and 311 East Bay Street.
This four-page brochure includes background information on the Ansonborough Rehabilitation Project and Revolving Fund, photographs and information about Ansonborough homes, and a map of Ansonborough. Homes listed include 40 Society Street; 42 Society Street; 44 Society Street; 56 Society Street; 66 Anson Street; 63 Anson Street; 71 Anson Street; 72 Anson Street; 55 Laurens Street; 48 Laurens Street; 332 East Bay Street; and 329 East Bay Street.
In this two-page letter to Brickman, Barnwell discusses the details of a proposed laundromat within Ansonborough and explains Historic Charleston Foundation's opposition to it.
This four-page brochure includes background information on the Ansonborough Rehabilitation Project and Revolving Fund, photographs and information about Ansonborough homes, and a map of Ansonborough. Homes listed include 40 Society Street; 42 Society Street; 44 Society Street; 56 Society Street; 66 Anson Street; 63 Anson Street; 71 Anson Street; 72 Anson Street; 55 Laurens Street; 48 Laurens Street; 332 East Bay Street; and 329 East Bay Street.
Advertisement for Ansonborough homes for sale in the News and Courier. Homes advertised include 61 Laurens Street, 22 Wentworth Street, 32 Society Street, 45 Hasell Street, 34 Anson Street, 5 George Street, 38 Anson Street, 24 Wentworth Street, and 74 Anson Street.
Six maps conveying plans to beautify Ansonborough, showing the footprints of buildings and annotated to indicate the status of buildings, traffic flow, and scenarios that would result from the Ansonborough Rehabilitation Project.
This two-page document describes A. C. Logan's request to subdivide 42 Hasell Street into seven apartments and lists the petitioners opposed to the request, which was ultimately denied.
This four-page brochure includes background information on the Ansonborough Rehabilitation Project and Revolving Fund, photographs and information about Ansonborough homes, and a map of Ansonborough. Homes listed include 40 Society Street; 42 Society Street; 44 Society Street; 56 Society Street; 66 Anson Street; 63 Anson Street; 71 Anson Street; 72 Anson Street; 55 Laurens Street; 48 Laurens Street; 332 East Bay Street; and 329 East Bay Street. Also includes a note on the first page that Historic Charleston Foundation has purchased an additional three houses, 8, 10, and 12 Wentworth Street, bringing the total number of purchased or donated properties in Ansonborough to 25.
Ansonborough Open Space Study is an illustration in support of the report of the same name, created for Historic Charleston Foundation by Kenneth L. Steeves in August, 1968.
Architectural drawing of houses on the north side of Society Street. Right to left: edge of 36 Society showing piazza, 38 Society, 40 Society, 42 Society, 44 Society.
Hand-drawn and color-coded map of Ansonborough indicating properties purchased by HCF, restored by HCF, for sale by HCF, restored privately, and other distinctive antebellum houses. Created to illustrate HCF’s Ansonborough Rehabilitation Project.
Meeting minutes from the Ansonborough Project Group. Topics discussed include finances, advertising plans, and sales signs for Ansonborough properties, including 63 Anson Street, 64 Anson Street, 72 Anson Street, 42 Society Street, 44 Society Street, 48 Laurens Street, and 56 Society Street.
In this three-page typed document, Historic Charleston Foundation reports the sales of 72 Anson Street, the Benjamin Simons Neufville House, 71 Anson Street, 48 Laurens Street, and 42 Society Street. Also included is information about a tour of the following restored houses in Ansonborough: 42 Society Street; 44 Society Street, the Isaac Reeves House; 329 East Bay Street, the Gadsden House; 332 East Bay Street, the Robert Primerose House; and 55 Laurens Street, the James Jervey House.
In this two-sided typed document, numerous properties and their owners are listed. Properties are organized by street in the Ansonborough neighborhood. This document also includes notes on front and back regarding specific renovations and costs associated with the properties.
This five-page handwritten document contains information about properties in Ansonborough, including address, owner, kind of building, dimensions, and 1960 assessment.
Map of Ansonborough showing Meeting Street, King Street, Hasell Street, Maiden Street, Old Church Street, Bay Street, and others. A small piece of paper taped to the back reads: "Kindness of: Mr. Gedney M. Howe."
In this two-page typed document,the owners and plot numbers for numerous properties are listed. Properties are listed by street in the Ansonborough neighborhood.
In this statement, Pihl addresses the Charleston City Council to consider a zoning change for Ansonborough from two families per lot to 1,000 square feet of habitable space per occupant.
Copies of Sanborn Map pages combined to study maps of various areas in Charleston. Color-coded to depict building status. Second image provides key for color coding.
In this two-page typed document, the owners and plot numbers for numerous properties are listed. Properties are organized by street and divided into the North and South sides.
Advertisement for Ansonborough homes for sale in the News and Courier. Homes advertised include 66 Anson Street, 76 Anson Street, 40 Society Street, 18 Wentworth Street, and 32 Wentworth Street.
For sale sign used by the Ansonborough Rehabilitation Project. Sign reads: "For sale, a part of Ansonborough Rehabilitation Project of Historic Charleston. Call 723-1623. Brokers protected."
