A postcard of Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor. The back of the postcard reads, "Fort Sumter standing majestically in Charleston's harbor, where the first shot of the Civil War was fired. This fort stood more bombarding than any other fort in the world before Port Arthur."
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."
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."