A postcard of the mural from the main lobby of the Fort Sumter Hotel that depicts the attack on Fort Sumter. The front of the postcard reads, "This mural painting, in the Main Lobby of the Fort Sumter Hotel, Charleston, South Carolina, symbolizes the initial attack by Confederate forces, beginning the War Between the States.--The painting is by Alfred Hutty, internationally noted artist and etcher." The back of the postcard reads, "The first shot of the War Between the States was fired April 12, 1861, from a Confederate battery at Fort Johnson (position of the observer in this painting) and landed on the parade ground of Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor. In this painting Fort Sumter is center, Fort Moultrie to the distant left and a floating Confederate battery to the right. The flag is the original seven star flag of the Confederacy. Fort Sumter, occupied by Confederates on April 14, 1861, was under constant siege by Federal forces from that date until February 18, 1865--In 1948 Fort Sumter was designated a national monument."
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 the entrance of the Dock Street Theatre. Back of postcard reads: "Dock Street Theatre. Opened in 1736. First legitimate theatre in America. Built exclusively as a theatre. Restored in 1937. It was the Planters Hotel in 1809. First Hotel in Charleston where Charleston Society of over a century ago gathered."
Postcard of the front of the Charleston Museum. Back of postcard reads: "The Charleston Museum is the oldest museum in North America. It was founded in 1773. It has an excellent collection of natural history groups and Low Country subects."
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."
Postcard of the lake and surrounding trees and plant life at Magnolia Gardens in Charleston, S.C. Back also notes it is from the "Post Card Series no. 1046 'Charleston, S.C.'" and "Printed in Germany."
Postcard of the lake and the surrounding trees and plant life at Magnolia Gardens in Charleston, S.C. Back of postcard reads: "Magnolia-on-the-Ashley. About fifteen miles from the city a wonderfully beautiful spot. Among the life oak and magnolia trees broad walks wind bordered by Azaleas 20 & 30 feet high which in the early spring are a perfect glory of color." Also says that it was "Made in Germany."
Postcard of the old oak tree in Magnolia Gardens in Charleston, S.C. Back of postcard reads: "Magnolia Gardens are oriental and subtropic and are considered, by eminent people who specialize in Gardens, as the most beautiful gardens in the world. The awe-inspiring sight of the azalea blooms brings thousands of visitors each Spring to this beauteous place to view a scene whose gorgeous beauty is indescribable."
Postcard of "Rainbow Row" in Charleston, S.C. Back of postcard reads, "On East Bay, north of Tradd Street, Series of tinted homes of leading citizens, overlooking the harbor, with secluded private gardens carefully arranged to secure the utmost of the sea breeze."
Postcard of the Old Exchange Building in Charleston. Back of postcard reads: "The Old Exchange Building is one of the most historic sites in Charleston. Pirates were confined in its bastille in 1718. Later it was used as military headquarters. Here, during the Revolutionary War, the Provincial Congress set up the first Independent Government in America. In 1818 it was the Post Office."
Postcard of the Custom House in Charleston. Back of postcard reads: "Built in 1850. Building is of White Marble of the Roman-Corinthian style of architecture. It houses a number of Government Bureaus. Located on the Cooper River."
Postcard shows four images of the public buildings located on all corners of the intersection of Meeting Street and Broad Street. Back of postcard reads: "Called by the late Robert Ripley as a 'Believe It or Not' Corner of Four Laws St. Michael's Church, 1752, Law of God. City Hall, second oldest in United States, built 1801, Law of the City. County Court House, erected in 1792 on the foundations of first South Carolina State House, Law of the State. United States Post Office, 1896, Law of the Country. Unique, four laws together at one intersection, as noted by Robert Ripley, a frequent visitor to Charleston, 'America's Most HIstoric City'."
Postcard of a Charleston home. Back of postcard reads, "Here is the Charlestonian type of home, reflecting the early desire for privacy. Note particularly the long veranda facing the southern sea breezes isolated from the publich by a heavy, solid, street door, generally locked, often located at the sidewalk, blocking people from freely entering the porch. Further privacy is provided by the high walls, wrought iron grill work and bushes."
Postcard of Charleston's Old Market. Back of postcard reads: "Built between 1788-1804. Used for household marketing. Market Hall, in front, built in 1841, used by the United Daughters of the Confederacy as a chapter and relic room."
Postcard of the Berkeley Court Apartments in Charleston, S.C. Back of postcard reads, "Beautiful apartment house, overlooking Colonial Lake. Contains thirty modern high-class apartments, and absolutely fireproof. Has private roof garden affording bird's eye-view of entire city."
Postcard of the Pavilion at Hampton Park in Charleston, S.C. Back of postcard reads: "King Street car direct to the grounds. In the days of long ago, this Park was part of the old Washington Race Track, and under its great oaks, near the river, many famous duels were fought. In 1901-02 it was used for the South Carolina Inter-State and West Indian Exposition, but only here and there can a trace of that time be seen. It is beautiful with its sunken garden; and in the Spring it abounds in a wealth of lovely roses and a profusion of various kinds of flowers."
Postcard of the Pavilion at Hampton Park in Charleston, S.C. Back of postcard reads: "King Street car direct to the grounds. In the days of long ago, this Park was part of the old Washington Race Track, and under its great oaks, near the river, many famous duels were fought. In 1901-02 it was used for the South Carolina Inter-State and West Indian Exposition, but only here and there can a trace of that time be seen. It is beautiful with its sunken garden; and in the Spring it abounds in a wealth of lovely roses and a profusion of various kinds of flowers."
Postcard of canoes and cypress trees at the Cypress Gardens in Moncks Corner, S.C. Back of postcard reads: "Twenty-three miles north from Charleston are the Cypress Gardens of Dean Hall, a breath-takingly beautiful and most unique water garden. A canoe ride under the swaying moss-hung tree is a delighful experience."
Postcard of the bridge and stream at Magnolia Gardens in Charleston, S.C. Back of postcard reads: "This is an old plantation home formerly owned by the Draytons (and still owned by his daughter, Mrs. Hastie) and is only about fifteen miles from Charleston. It is a wonderfully beautiful spot."
Postcard of the Old Exchange Building. Back of postcard reads: "The Old Exchange Building, one of the most historic sites in Charleston, was used to confine pirates in its bastile in 1718. It was later used as military headquarters. During the Revolutionary War, the Provincial Congress was set up here as the first Independent Government in America. Later, in 1818, it was the Post Office."
Postcard of the Fireproof Building. Back of postcard reads: "The famous Fireproof Building, constructed of steel and stone in 1822 as the county records building, so named because it was America's first attempt at fireproof construction. It was designed by Robert Mills, who later designed the United States Treasury Building and WWashington Monument."
Postcard of the Old Exchange Building in Charleston. Back of postcard reads: "The Old Exchange Building is one of the most historic sites in Charleston. Pirates were confined in its bastille in 1718. Later it was used as military headquarters. Here, during the Revolutionary War, the Provincial Congress set up the first Independent Government in America. In 1818 it was the Post Office."
Postcard of the Y.M.C.A. in Charleston. Back of postcard reads: "The present Y.M.C.A. Building was created at a cost of $157,000, raised by popular subscription. It has a membership of about 1,600 and an average daily attendance of more than 600 men and boys. Its outdoor athletic field is one of the finest in the United States."
Chamber of Commerce in Charleston, S.C. Back of postcard reads: "The oldest Chamber of Commerce in the United States. Founded in 1773. The building was erected in 1784. Used as a bank, then a library, and later by the Charleston Chamber of Commerce."
Postcard of the courtyard of the Dock Street Theatre. Back of postcard reads: "S.W. Corner of Church and Queen. Originally opened 1736. Restored, together with the Planters Hotel, and dedicated in Nov. 1937, with the presentation of George Farquhar's, 'The Recruiting Officer,' the play with which the original theater was opened two hundred years ago. This was a W.P.A. Project of $300,000."
Postcard of the Scottish Rite Cathedral. Back of postcard reads: "S.E. Corner Wentworth and Smith Streets. Charleston, S.C. This building, formerly known as the 'Rodgers Mansion' is a unique specimen of architecture, with large halls and spacious verandas. Visitors are welcome at all times."
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 old oak tree in the Magnolia Cemetery in Charleston, S.C. Back of postcard notes it was "Printed in Frankfort o/Main, Germany no. 1936"
Postcard of the old oak tree in the Magnolia Cemetery in Charleston, S.C. Back of postcard reads: "This is one of the oldest Oak Trees in South Carolina, located in Magnolia Cemetery, and visited by thousands of tourists annually."
Postcard of the Old Slave Market. Back of postcard reads: "A dilapidated but quaint little structure is all that remains of the once flourishing traffic in slaves. The Slave Market, on Chalmers Street, attracts thousands of visitors annually."
Postcard of the Old Slave Market. Back of postcard reads: "A dilapidated but quaint little structure is all that remains of the once flourishing traffic in slaves. The Slave Market, on Chalmers Street, attracts thousands of visitors annually."
A postcard of the Post Chapel in Fort Moutlrie on Sullivan's Island. 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 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."
Postcard of the Old Post Office, also known as the Old Exchange Building. Back of postcard reads: "In 1680, on this site stood the guard post of the early colonists. In 1718, Stede Bonnet and other pirates were imprisoned on this site. In 1767, this building was erected as an exchange and custom house. Taxed tea was stored here and forcibly detained. It was here, in 1774, that the Provincial Congress was assembled, setting up the first independent government in America. In 1781, patriotic men and women of the Revolution were here incarcerated during the British occupation of Charleston. President George Washington was here, in 1791, entertained by his grateful countrymen."
Postcard of the Dock Street Theatre and St. Phillip's Church. Back of postcard reads: "Charleston, one of America's most Historic Cities, can lay claim to more 'firsts' than any other city in America. The first legitimate theatre in the United States was founded here when the play 'The Orphan' was presented on February 23, 1735."
Postcard of the front of the Charleston Museum. Back of postcard reads: "Oldest museum in the United States. Founded 1773. 'An educational institution operated for the people of South Carolina by the City and County of Charleston and by the contributions and memberships. Its collections include natural history and culture history material with special reference to South Carolina.'"
Postcard of a view of the Court House and City Hall on Broad Street. Back of postcard reads: "The city hall contains the most valuable collection of pantings in Charleston."
Postcard of the front of the Charleston Museum. Back of postcard reads: "This is the oldest museum in North America. Founded in 1773. Unexcelled collection of natural history groups and Low Country subects."
Postcard of a doorway in Court House Square in Charleston. Back of postcard reads: "Court House Square is one of the oldest sections in Charleston. The old atmosphere is still preserved in this secluded section."
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."
A postcard of Fort Sumter in the Charleston Harbor. The back of the postcard read, "Fort Sumter constructed 1828. A historic Fort known to all students for its surrender to the Confederates by Major Anderson at the beginning of the Civil War."
Postcard of two images of fountains and ponds in Hampton Park in Charleston, S.C. Back of postcard reads: "King Street car direct to the grounds. In the days of long ago, this Park was part of the old Washington Race Track, and under its great oaks, near the river, many famous duels were fought. In 1901-02 it was used for the South Carolina Inter-State and West Indian Exposition, but only here and there can a trace of that time be seen. It is beautiful with its sunken garden; and in the Spring it abounds in a wealth of lovely roses and a profusion of various kinds of flowers."
Postcard of the Pringle House in Charleston, S.C. Back of postcard reads, "The old Bull-Pringle mansion on lower King Street is one of the landmarks of the city. It is striking in appearance, enclosed by a semi-circular brick wall about twelve feet high and surrounded by iron spikes. Prior to the Revloution it was the home of Col. Miles Brewton, and during that war was occupied as headquarters by Lord Rawdon and Col. Nesbit Balfour, commandant of Charleston; since then it has been in the possession of Bull and Pringle families, and is known as the Bull-Pringle House."
Postcard of the Pringle House in Charleston, S.C. Back of postcard reads, "Miles Brewto, Pringle House, a colonial house distinguised for its architecture and history. The house has descended through five generations of the same family. It was the home of Colonel Miles Brewton and of Mrs. Rebecca Motte. It is now open to the public for an admission fee of one dollar. British Headquarters 1780. Federal Headquarters 1864."
Postcard of the hotel Villa Margherita in Charleston, S.C. Back of postcard reads, "Villa Margherita--one of Charleston's exclusive resort hotels, beautifully located on the famous Battery. During War used as United Seamen's Residential Club."
A postcard of the entrance of Fort Moultrie and the Grave of Osceola. Back of the postcard reads, "Osceola, a famous chief of the Seminole Indians, was born in Florida in 1803. His wife was seized as a slave in 1835, and he began a war which carried on until he was captured. He died in Fort Moultrie in 1837. Fort Moultrie, on Sullivan's Island, has figured extensively in history. During the Civil War the Fort was abandoned, when Charleston Harbor was evacuated in 1865."
