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."
A postcard of the entrance to Fort Moultrie. The back of the postcard reads, "Fort Moultrie successfully defended the Harbor against the British Fleet under Sir Peter Parker. Th[illegible] shows the old guns left from past [illegible]ave of Osceola, famed Indian chief, [illegible] the modern coast artillery head-q[uarters]."
Postcard of a small building and bench under an oak tree covered with Spanish Moss at Middleton Gardens near Charleston, S.C. Back of postcard reads: "Beneath the great moss draped arm of this huge live oak at Middleton Gardens is seen a pool of cypress black water, which during the season of bloom, reflects the myraid colors of Camellia and Azalea."
Postcard of the Magnolia Gardens in Charleston, S.C. Back of postcard reads: "Magnolia Gardens is an old plantation home formerly owned by the Draytons (and still owned by a descendant, Mrs. C.N. Hastie) and is only about fifteen miles from Charleston. It is a wonderfuly beautiful spot, and is considered one of the show places of America."
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 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 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 "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 exterior of the Old Powder Magazine. Back of postcard reads: "This building, a low one room structure, on Cumberland Street stands as a memorial of Revolutionary fame. Here, all the implements of warfare were stored."
Postcard of Abraham Lincoln. Printed on front, top: "Abraham Lincoln, The Martyred President. February 12th 1809. April 14th 1865." Printed on front, bottom: "Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation. Issued January 1st 1863. Four millions [sic] of slaves were liberated from bondage that had existed from the beginning of the national life. Henceforth a government without a master and without a slave."
Postcard of the Tudor Mansion at Middleton Place Gardens near Charleston, S.C. Back of postcard reads: "Middleton Place on the Ashley River near Charleston, S.C. Famous as a fine example of English Landscape gardening and for its wonderful live Oaks and beautiful Camellias and Azaleas. The Estate, after the lapse of 200 years, still belongs to a descendant of the original grantee. Built 1741." The back also notes that it was "Hand-colored."
Postcard of the bridge and stream at Magnolia Gardens in Charleston, S.C. Back of postcard reads: "Magnolia Gardens is an old plantation home formerly owned by the Draytons (and still owned by a descendant. Mrs. C. N. Hastie) and is only about fifteen miles from Charleston. It is a wonderfully beautiful spot, and is considered one of the show places of America."
Postcard of three people walking in the distance in the 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 daugther, Mrs. Hastie) and is only about fifteen miles from Charleston. It is a wonderfully beautiful spot."
Postcard of the Pringle House in Charleston, S.C. Back of postcard reads, "One of the landmarks of the city. Enclosed by a semi-circular brick wall about tweleve feet high and surmounted by iron spikes. Prior to the Revolution 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." It also notes that it was "Made in Germany."
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"
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."
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."
Postcard of the Custom House in Charleston. Back of postcard reads: "The building is of white marble situated just south of the Market. It was once employed by the officers of the Customs and the United States Courts, but is now occuped by the Weather Bureau as well as the Customs Department."
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 Charleston's Union Station. Back of postcard reads: "The termination of the different trains which enter the city. The building was erected in 1901."
Postcard of Charleston's Union Station. Back of postcard reads: "This commodious sructure in the style of the Spanish Reniassance marks the rapid commercial progress at Charleston."
Postcard of the front of the Charleston Museum. Back of postcard reads: "The Charleston Museum was the first organized on the American Continent. It contains a large, well rounded collection of natural history specimens, gathered by curators and presented by friends of a period of several generations. It is noted for its work in co-operation with the educational forces of the community. The Museum is open to visitors."
Postcard of the front of the Charleston Museum. Back of postcard reads: "The Charleston Museum was the first organized on the American Continent. It contains a large, well rounded collection of natural history specimens, gathered by curators and presented by friends of a period of several generations. It is noted for its work in co-operation with the educational forces of the community. The Museum is open to visitors."
Postcard of Charleston's Old Market. Back of postcard reads: "Old City Market, located in the center of Market Street, was established between the years 1788 and 1804. Market Hall, which was built in 1841, now houses the Confederate Museum."
Postcard of the Charleston Orphan House. Back of postcard reads: "The Orphan House first built in U.S. is complete in every detail and is Charleston's grandest charitable work. Was opened in 1794 and enlarged and completed in 1855. In the belfry hangs one of the city alarm bells."
Postcard of the Custom House in Charleston. Back of postcard reads: "Erection began in 1850 continuing until the Civil War arrested its progress; structure resumed and completed in 1880."
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 Roper Hospital. Back of postcard reads: "The Roper Hospital is a city hospital for white and colored people. It is a brick building, and is located in the western part of the city, overlooking the Ashley River."
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 City Park in Charleston, S.C. Back of the postcard reads: "City Hall Park, formerly Washington Square, Meeting, Broad and Chalmers Streets. Here there is much of more than passing interest. It contains the statue of William Pitt, Earl of Chatham. It was first placed on this square in 1770 but as 'it interfered with traffic,' was later removed to the Orphan House Park. During the siege of Charleston, a cannon ball from James Island struck off the arm, which was extended as in speaking."
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 Pringle House in Charleston, S.C. Back of postcard reads, "Built by Miles Brewton in 1765. Distinguished for its architecture and history. The house has descended through five generations of the same family. British headquarters 1780; Federal headquarters 1864."
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 Cypress Gardens. Back of postcard says "Oakley, South Carolina. U.S. Route 52, Twenty-four miles North of Charleston." It also notes that it was "Reproduced in Talio-chrome."
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 entrance of the Dock Street Theatre. Back of postcard reads: "Historic Dock Street Theatre was opened in February, 1736, and was the first building designed for theatrical use in America. In recent years the theatre has been restored and is now a leading factor in the 'reawakening of the arts of the South.'"
Postcard of the interior of the Old Powder Magazine. Back of postcard reads: "The Old Powder Magazine, built about 1705, is a relic of continental days. It is now owned by the South Carolina Society of Colonial Dames and used as their Chapter Room and Museum."
Postcard of the exterior of the Old Powder Magazine. Back of postcard reads: "The oldest building in Charleston. It was erected about 1703 and used as a powder magazine until 1780. It has since been owned by private persons, until the Colonial Dames' Society purchased it recently to use as their headquarters."
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."
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 Aermcian history is well informed. Plans approved and constructed in 1828. Surrendered to Confedereates 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, "Standing majestically in Charleston's harbor is 'Fort Sumter,' where was fired the first shot of the 'Civil War.'"
