In this one-page typed document, Historic Charleston Foundation Director Mrs. S. Henry Edmunds provides a thorough description of 75 Anson Street, The Joseph Legare House, and the accompanying outbuildings, all of which were for sale at the time. Recommended renovations for the property and buildings are included.
In this one-page handwritten letter, Leland writes to inform Historic Charleston Foundation that she has received an offer for her home at 40 Society Street and is prepared to accept the offer.
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 letter, Edmunds asks Hollings if it would be possible for A. G. Hollings Real Estate to sell the property at 11 Wentworth Street to the Historic Charleston Foundation.
A one-page typed letter from Mrs. S. Henry Edmunds, Director of Historic Charleston Foundation, in response to a letter from Mr. Alan B. Anson, descendant of Admiral Lord Anson, providing historical information about the neighborhood.
A one-page typed statement from Alderman Davis Spell commending Historic Charleston Foundation for its work on the Ansonborough Rehabilitation Project.
In this one-page typed letter, Rudolf asks Schmidt to make three additional signs for the William Monies house, the Edward Winslow Tenement, and the Robert Roulain House.
In this one-page typed letter, Rudolf acknowledges Shelton's letter regarding historic markers in Charleston. She describes the sign for buildings designated by Historic Charleston Foundation.
This one-page typed document provides a real estate statement for Historic Charleston Foundations bought, sold, and improved living units, a financial statement for investments in the Ansonborough neighborhood, investments and income in the properties under rental endowment, and improvements and on Wentworth Street.
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.
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.
This one-page typed bulletin to the Ansonborough community announces a meeting of the Board of Adjustment to review the proposed multi-family building on the corner of Meeting and George Streets. Historic Charleston Foundation asks for support in opposing the proposed structure.
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 one-page typed document lists several Ansonborough properties with the approximate date they were built, the name of the structure, and the address.
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 four-page typed document includes age, ownership history, architectural, financial, and size information for numerous properties in the Ansonborough neighborhood. Also includes information regarding rehabilitation efforts for the properties and renovation status.
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.
This two-page typed document provides a progress report on properties in the Ansonborough neighborhood owned by Historic Charleston Foundation and an estimate of the financial investment made in the area.
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.
One-page typed document including historical and architectural information for 50 Laurens Street; 48 Hasell Street, St. Johannes Lutheran Church; and 54 Hasell Street, former home of Colonel William Rhett. St. Katharine's Convent is written in as the fourth property with no accompanying information.
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.
This one-page typed document provides information on properties being renovated through the Ansonborough rehabilitation efforts. It appears to be a memo from an individual with initials FRE to an unidentified recipient.
This one-page handwritten document lists numerous properties in the Ansonborough neighborhood on Anson Street, Laurens Street, Society Street, Wentworth Street, and East Bay Street. Informational headings for properties include: date acquired, date sold, purchase price, Foundation Improvements, selling price, purchaser's improvements, and owner.
This three-page typed document includes a table providing information for numerous Ansonborough properties. The properties are organized by street, which include Hasell Street, Wentworth Street, Society Street, Laurens Street, Anson Street, and George Street. Informational categories include ownership, Historic Charleston Foundation's involvement with the property, number of improved living units at the property, and financial investments in the property.
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 two-page, front and back, handwritten document includes notes for various properties on Anson Street, Hasell Street, Wentworth Street, and George Street. It appears that these notes indicate the property owners.
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."
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.
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.
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.
This three-page, handwritten document lists numerous Ansonborough properties, organized by street, and provides information regarding the purchase and/or sale of the property by Historic Charleston Foundation, rental endowments, contracts with Historic Charleston Foundation, improvements to the property either by the owner with funds from Historic Charleston Foundation, or directly by Historic Charleston Foundation, number of improved living spaces in each property, financial investment by Historic Charleston Foundation, and estimates for other investments. Properties on Hasell Street, Wentworth Street, Society Street, Laurens Street, Anson Street, and East Bay Street are included.
This two-page typed document describes a tour of Ansonborough Rehabilitation Project houses, including: 55 Laurens Street, the James Jervey House; 44 Society Street; 42 Society Street; 329 East Bay Street, the Gadsden House; and 332 East Bay Street, the Primerose House. Also includes information about other houses sold in Ansonborough, including 43 Society Street and houses on Laurens and Wentworth Streets.
This three-page typed document describes a tour of Ansonborough Rehabilitation Project houses, including: 42 Society Street; 44 Society Street; 329 East Bay Street, the Gadsden House; 332 East Bay Street, the Primerose House; and 55 Laurens Street, the James Jervey House. Includes information about the Ansonborough Rehabilitation Project committee and its members.
List of properties sold in the Ansonborough neighborhood, categorized by Historic Charleston Foundation sales, Foundation property that has been resold, and private sales.
This one-page typed document provides information for Historic Charleston Foundation's progress in five years, specifically in the areas of houses purchased, living units improved, investments in the rehabilitation efforts, and properties in the rental endowment.
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."
This one-page typed document is an application for interested buyers to submit to Historic Charleston Foundation to purchase a property owned by the Foundation.
In this one-page typed document submitted by Samuel G. Stoney, the ownership histories of 328 East Bay Street, 61 Laurens Street, 76 Anson Street, 18 Wentworth Street, and 32 Wentworth Street are discussed.
This two-page typed document, with notes, provides information regarding covenants on properties formerly under the ownership of Historic Charleston Foundation in order to establish trends for use restrictions in the Ansonborough neighborhood.
In this one-page typed document, financial information for several Ansonborough properties is provided, including the owner, city appraisal value, and market value.
In this one-page typed letter from B. L. Tucker to Mrs. Henry S. Edmunds, Tucker thanks the Historic Charleston Foundation for their efforts in the Ansonborough neighborhood and provides financial investment information for the renovations at 17 Wentworth Street.