Postcard of Charleston's Old Market. Back of postcard reads: "No other city in our country reflects the life of generations, as does Charleston. Homes, gateways, churches, markets carry us into early American History. Charleston City Hall is second only to Philadelphia's Independence Hall in years and service."
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."
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 Charleston's Old Market. Back of postcard reads: "Erected in 1800, it extended from Meeting Street to the Cooper River. Fish and vegetables were brought in by boat and market here."
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 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."
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 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."
Black-and-white photographic postcard of the ruins of Congregation Beth Israel and the Albert Pike Memorial Scottish Rite Temple after the San Francisco earthquake and fire of 1906.
Color panoramic postcard of Nob Hill in San Francisco, including Temple Emanu-El on Sutter Street as it appeared after its restoration following the San Francisco earthquake and fire of 1906.
Color photographic postcard of the exterior and interior of the former location of Congregation B'nai Amoona at Washington and Trinity Avenues in Saint Louis.
Black-and-white photographic postcard of the corner of 5th Avenue and 42nd Street in New York, with the exterior of the former location of Temple Emanu-El at 5th Avenue and 43rd Street in the background.
Black-and-white photographic postcard of the corner of 5th Avenue and 42nd Street in New York, with the exterior of the former location of Temple Emanu-El at 5th Avenue and 43rd Street in the background.
Color postcard of the corner of 5th Avenue and 42nd Street in New York, with the exterior of the former location of Temple Emanu-El at 5th Avenue and 43rd Street in the background.
