Close-up of gates at entrance to College Mall from Calhoun street. The gates, a gift of the class of 1968, contain the Latin phrase "haec olim meminisse juvabit" or "someday we will remember this favorably." Robert Scott Small Library on right.
Photograph of gates at entrance to College Mall from Calhoun street. The gates, a gift of the class of 1968, contain the Latin phrase "haec olim meminisse juvabit" or "someday we will remember this favorably." Robert Scott Small Library on right.
Photograph of the College Mall through the Calhoun St. gates. The gates, a gift of the class of 1968, contain the Latin phrase "haec olim meminisse juvabit" or "someday we will remember this favorably." Robert Scott Small Library on right, Maybank Hall on left. Randolph Hall in background.
Photograph of the Erckmann House, 9 College Way, built circa 1835. Abiel Bolles opened a female academy on property at 5 College Way and later built 7 and 9 College Way as the school expanded. The College acquired the residences in 1971.
Interior of the William Blacklock House, 18 Bull St. One of the College's most prized buildings, the Blacklock House was built in 1800 for one of Charleston's wealthier merchants. It was acquired by the College in 1974. Listed as a National Historic Landmark.
Interior of the President's House, 6 Glebe St., the oldest building on campus, possibly taken during renovation in 1965. Built in 1770 as the parsonage house for St. Philip's Episcopal Church and home to the College's first president, Bishop Robert Smith. Reverend Smith held some of the first classes at the College in this home. Acquired from St. Philip's Church in 1961 and restored in 1965.
Construction of Buist Rivers Residence Hall, 13 College Way. Sottile House visible at left. Built in 1967, this four story residence hall is named after G.L. Buist Rivers, a 1916 graduate of the College and former president of the board of trustees.
Photograph of interior of Buist Rivers Residence Hall, 13 College Way, during construction. Built in 1967, this four story residence hall is named after G.L. Buist Rivers, a 1916 graduate of the College and former president of the board of trustees.
Photograph of interior of Buist Rivers Residence Hall, 13 College Way, during construction. Built in 1967, this four story residence hall is named after G.L. Buist Rivers, a 1916 graduate of the College and former president of the board of trustees.
Photograph of interior of Buist Rivers Residence Hall, 13 College Way, during construction. Built in 1967, this four story residence hall is named after G.L. Buist Rivers, a 1916 graduate of the College and former president of the board of trustees.
Front view of Randolph Hall. Construction of Randolph Hall, the most recognizable building at the College, began in 1828 under the direction of architect William Strickland. Flanking wings and portico for the main building were designed by Edward Brickell White and erected circa 1850. In 1886 the wings were destroyed by the Charleston earthquake and rebuilt between 1888 to 1894 under the direction of Gabriel Manigault.
Newspaper article from the Charleston Evening Post detailing the renovations inside the Towell Library. The Towell Library was converted into a resource learning center upon completion of the Robert Scott Small Library in 1972.
Photograph of four library assistants inside of the Towell Library at the College of Charleston. L-R: John Duncan, Harriet Fullmore, Carolyn Wall, Deonne Parker.
Photograph of the interior of the Robert Scott Small Library, 175 Calhoun St. Dedicated in 1972, the library was one of the first academic buildings constructed during the major expansion of the 1970's. Wings were added in 1975.
Photograph of the interior of the Robert Scott Small Library, 175 Calhoun St. Dedicated in 1972, the library was one of the first academic buildings constructed during the major expansion of the 1970's. Wings were added in 1975.
Photograph of the interior of the Robert Scott Small Library, 175 Calhoun St. Dedicated in 1972, the library was one of the first academic buildings constructed during the major expansion of the 1970's. Wings were added in 1975.
Governor William Aiken House, 10 Green Way. Built by Aiken in 1841 as a rental unit. Renovated by the college in 1971-1972. Its twin at 8 Green Way was demolished to make room for the Robert Scott Small library. Black and white, 20 1/2x25 cm.
Interior of the Willard A. Silcox Physical Education and Health Center, 20 George St., during a Judicial Council meeting. Built in 1939 as a WPA project, it served as the Athletic Center until 1985.
President's House, 6 Glebe St., the oldest building on campus, possibly taken during renovation in 1965. Built in 1770 as the parsonage house for St. Philip's Episcopal Church and home to the College's first president, Bishop Robert Smith. Reverend Smith held some of the first classes at the College in this home. Acquired from St. Philip's Church in 1961 and restored in 1965.
Thompson-Muller House, 20 Glebe St., from construction lot of the Stern Student Center. Considered the house that "broke the glebe" of St. Philip's Episcopal church. Built circa 1846 and purchased by the College in 1971 from the Muller family, direct descendents of Mrs. Christiana Durkopp Kruse who originally purchased the lot.
Thompson-Muller House, 20 Glebe St. Considered the house that "broke the glebe" of St. Philip's Episcopal church. Built circa 1846 and purchased by the College in 1971 from the Muller family, direct descendents of Mrs. Christiana Durkopp Kruse who originally purchased the lot.
Burnett Rhett Maybank Hall, 171 Calhoun St., during construction. Maybank Hall, situated on the College Mall across from the Robert Scott Small Building, was built in 1974 as the main classroom facility on the College campus.
Wagener House, 6 Green Way, during renovation. Built circa 1817 and nearly demolished in 1971 to make way for the Robert Scott Small Library. Three women alumnae of the College prevented its destruction. It is believed to be named after Hancke F. Wagener, a professor of languages in the late 1800's.
Wagener House, 6 Green Way. Built circa 1817 and nearly demolished in 1971 to make way for the Robert Scott Small Library. Three women alumnae of the College prevented its destruction. It is believed to be named after Hancke F. Wagener, a professor of languages in the late 1800's.
The Scott House, 38 Coming St., built circa 1771, is one of two pre-revolutionary houses on campus. It is one of several student residences and sororities on Coming St. Photograph taken during restoration by the College in 1970-1979.
Photograph of 105 Wentworth St., one of several fraternity houses along the street. 103 and 105 Wentworth were built by the Mutual Real Estate Company in 1910 and acquired by the College in 1974.
Photograph of the interior of Towell Library, built circa 1856. Designed by George Walker and named after professor Edward Emerson Towell, the building served as the College library until 1972. Photograph taken after its conversion to a resource learning center after the completion of the Robert Scott Small Library.
Governor William Aiken House, 10 Green Way. Built by Aiken in 1841 as a rental unit. Renovated by the College in 1971-1972. Its twin at 8 Green Way was demolished to make room for the Robert Scott Small library.
Burnett Rhett Maybank Hall, 171 Calhoun St., during construction. Maybank Hall, situated on the College Mall across from the Robert Scott Small Building, was built in 1974 as the main classroom facility on the College campus.
Photograph of two students on steps of Towell Library, built circa 1856. Designed by George Walker and named after professor Edward Emerson Towell, the building served as the College library until 1972.
Photograph of yard of the Wilson-Sottile House, 11 College Way, before renovation. This Queen Anne style home was built in 1891 by Charleston entrepreneur Samuel Wilson and was later owned by James Sottile, Albert Sottile and Albert's daughter, Mrs. J. C. Long. The College acquired the mansion in 1964. Erckmann House, 9 College Way, visible in background.
Photograph of the Wilson-Sottile House, 11 College Way. This Queen Anne style home was built in 1891 by Charleston entrepreneur Samuel Wilson and was later owned by James Sottile, Albert Sottile and Albert's daughter, Mrs. J. C. Long. The College acquired the mansion in 1964.
Photograph of the Robert Scott Small Library during construction of its wings in 1974-1975. The recently completed Rutledge Rivers Residence Hall on right.
Aerial view of campus showing the recently completed Robert Scott Small Library. Photograph reveals the extent of the clearing of the campus area along Calhoun St. between Coming and St. Philip St.
Construction site of the Theodore S. Stern Student Center, 71 George St., looking towards Coming St. Finished in 1975, the Stern Center was named after Dr. Stern who, as president, ushered the College into the modern era by increasing enrollment and purchasing much of the property that makes up the College today.
Construction site of the Theodore S. Stern Student Center, 71 George St., looking towards Glebe St. Finished in 1975, the Stern Center was named after Dr. Stern who, as president, ushered the College into the modern era by increasing enrollment and purchasing much of the property that makes up the College today.
Construction site of the Rita Liddy Hollings Science Center, 58 Coming St., looking towards Green Way. The Science Center was completed in 1974 with an addition added in 1987. 70 Coming St., 14 Green Way (Knox-Lesesne House), 11 College Way (Wilson-Sottile House) and 9 College Way (Erckmann House) visible in background.
Wagener House, 6 Green Way. Built circa 1817 and nearly demolished in 1971 to make way for the Robert Scott Small Library. Three women alumnae of the College prevented its destruction. It is believed to be named after Hancke F. Wagener, a professor of languages in the late 1800's.
Photograph of 2, 4, 6 and 8 Bull St. at intersection of Coming St. These identical houses were constructed in 1907 by E.M. Hacker as rental units and now serve as various student residences.
President's House, 6 Glebe St., the oldest building on campus. Built in 1770 as the parsonage house for St. Philip's Episcopal Church and home to the College's first president, Bishop Robert Smith. Reverend Smith held some of the first classes at the College in this home. Acquired from St. Philip's Church in 1961 and restored in 1965.
Close-up of gates at entrance to College Mall from Calhoun street. The gates, a gift of the class of 1968, contain the Latin phrase "haec olim meminisse juvabit" or "someday we will remember this favorably." Robert Scott Small Library on right, Maybank Hall on left.
Photograph of the dedication of the Theodore S. Stern Student Center, 71 George St. Finished in 1975, the Stern Center was named after Dr. Stern who, as president, ushered the College into the modern era by increasing enrollment and purchasing much of the property that makes up the College today. Dr. Stern on left.
Photograph of parking lot on east side of St. Philip St. near intersection of Green St. Most of site in foreground is now part of the Albert Simons Center. Signs for Rhodes Furniture and Gloria Parkway visible. Wall surrounding cistern on back right.
Photograph of the Theodore S. Stern Student Center, 71 George St., prior to landscaping. Finished in 1975, the Stern Center was named after Dr. Stern who, as president, ushered the College into the modern era by increasing enrollment and purchasing much of the property that makes up the College today.
Photograph of Clauss House, 5 College Way, built circa 1830. Abiel Bolles opened a female academy on property at 5 College Way and later built 7 and 9 College Way as the school expanded. The College acquired the residences in 1971. Physicians Auditorium visible in background. Abiel Bolles House, 7 College Way, on left.
Photograph of the Wilson-Sottile House, 11 College Way. This Queen Anne style home was built in 1891 by Charleston entrepreneur Samuel Wilson and was later owned by James Sottile, Albert Sottile and Albert's daughter, Mrs. J. C. Long. The College acquired the mansion in 1964.
Exterior of the Education Center, 25 St. Philip St. Built in 1980, the indented facade was meant to mimic the streetscape of the historic structures located nearby.
Photograph of 67 George St. from construction lot of the Stern Student Center. Built as a private residence circa 1850 and acquired by the College in 1972.
Carriage house at the William Blacklock House, 18 Bull St. One of the College's most prized buildings, the Blacklock House was built in 1800 for one of Charleston's wealthier merchants. It was acquired by the College in 1974. Listed as a National Historic Landmark.
Exterior of the William Blacklock House, 18 Bull St. One of the College's most prized buildings, the Blacklock House was built in 1800 for one of Charleston's wealthier merchants. It was acquired by the College in 1974. Listed as a National Historic Landmark.
Photograph of the Theodore S. Stern Student Center, 71 George St. Finished in 1975, the Stern Center was named after Dr. Stern who, as president, ushered the College into the modern era by increasing enrollment and purchasing much of the property that makes up the College today.
Photograph of moving boxes inside the Robert Scott Small Library, 175 Calhoun St. Dedicated in 1972, the library was one of the first academic buildings constructed during the major expansion of the 1970's. Wings were added in 1975.
Rutledge Rivers Residence Hall, 15 College Way, from site of future wing of the Robert Scott Small Library. Rutledge Rivers Residence Hall was built in 1973 as a complement to the adjacent Buist Rivers Residence Hall.
Construction of Rutledge Rivers Residence Hall, 15 College Way. Rutledge Rivers Residence Hall was built in 1973 as a complement to the adjacent Buist Rivers Residence Hall.
Photograph of a student inside the Robert Scott Small Library, 175 Calhoun St. Dedicated in 1972, the library was one of the first academic buildings constructed during the major expansion of the 1970's. Wings were added in 1975.
Groundbreaking ceremony for the Robert Scott Small Library. Individuals with shovels identified as Cussie Johnson and Robert Scott Small with Dean Hill Womble in regalia behind.
