A four-page typed document chronicling the history of the Ansonborough property from 1696 with Isaac Mazyck's Propietary Grant through the segmentation of the property beginning in 1759 through a purchase in 1904. The development of the various streets in the Ansonborough area and the building of houses is also discussed.
Provided on the front of this two-sided typed document is information regarding the property at the East end of Calhoun Street, known as Gadsden's Wharf. The land ownership is traced back to 1696 under Issac Mazyck. Land development beginning in 1746 under Captain George Anson is also discussed, including the construction of a canal and wharf in Charleston. Changes in street names since the city's early days are also mentioned. A small piece of paper taped to the back reads: "Kindness of: Mr. Gedney M. Howe."
This one-page typed document provides information regarding the property at the East end of Calhoun Street, known as Gadsden's Wharf. The land ownership is traced back to 1696 under Issac Mazyck. Land development beginning in 1746 under Captain George Anson is also discussed, including the construction of a canal and wharf in Charleston. Changes in street names since the city's early days are also mentioned.
Samuel Stent Miller apprenticed himself to Gabriel Manigault Bounetheau, a Charleston (S.C.) printer, for a period of five years. Gabriel Manigault Bounetheau was a Justice of the Peace, Clerk of Council, and a printer with an office at 3 Broad Street, according to the Charleston City Directory of 1806.
In 1883, Arthur Mazyck published the book, "Charleston South Carolina in 1883 : with heliotypes of the principle objects of interest in and around the city and historical and descriptive notices," which contained images of Charleston buildings and sights. The images are unique, because only three years later, Charleston was devastated by a major earthquake, which damaged or destroyed many of Charleston's buildings. In 1983, architectural historian and College of Charleston faculty member Gene Waddell updated Mazyck's work to produce the book, "Charleston in 1883". This digital collection contains scans from both editions.
Papers include vouchers, receipts, and business letters (1884-1921) of Riley's foundry and machine works, political letters (1895-1903), and letters concerning the Hibernian Society (1896). Also includes a copy of the specifications (1894) of labor and material to be used in repairs to the U.S. Custom House, Charleston, S.C.
This three-page typed document details the use of monies in the Historic Charleston Foundation Revolving Fund, stipulated by six points written by the Foundation. Six plans for purchase of properties are also included.
A two-page handwritten letter from Alan B. Anson, descendant of Lord George Anson, expressing his desire to visit the neighborhood, and extending congratulations for the work on the Rehabilitation Project.
A one-page typed document chronicling the history of 66 Anson Street, 40 Society Street, and 42 Society Street, from the fire of 1838 to launch of HCF Revolving Fund in 1958.
Series of articles: " Some Charleston 'Firsts'" (Aug. 25, 1941), "Buffalo to Return to S.C. its Secession Proclamation" (Sept. 28, 1941), "Charleston Built Warship in 1798 as Gift to U.S." by D. Huger Bacot, "Lowcountry Gossip" by Chlotilde R. Martin (Dec. 28, 1941).
In this three-page typed document, Susan Jones Connelly transfers the title and ownership of her home at 60 Anson Street to Arden A. Lemon and Jane Hawkins Lemon, following the sale of the property.
In this two-page typed document, the ownership history of 72 Anson Street is traced back to 1696, under Isaac Mazyck. Subsequent property grants are also discussed, ending in 1901 with the sale of the property to Charles G. Leslie.
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.
This is a typewritten version of Dr. J.A.B. Scherer's address entitled "The Voice of Charleston" delivered before the 1902 graduating class of Citadel Academy.
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.
Souvenir program for what appears to be a U.S. Navy event that occurred in Charleston during the Coolidge administration. Focuses on the U.S. Navy, with naval history and lists of ships and ship personnel, and historical information about the Charleston Navy Yard. Also provides Charleston history and information on various sites, including churches. Advertisements for local businesses, many of which are directed specifically to the Navy visitors, are interspersed throughout. [80] p., ill., 22 x 30 cm.
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.
This one-page typed document lists properties owned by Historic Charleston Foundation. They are sorted into Ansonborough properties and properties outside of Ansonborough.
This three-page typed informational introduction and outline provides an overview of historic buildings in Charleston, effects of industrialization on the city, and encourages readers to donate to the Historic Charleston Foundation's Revolving Fund. The outline details goals for use of Revolving Fund monies.
Provided on the front of this two-sided typed document is information regarding the property on the city block between Calhoun, Meeting, George, and King Streets. A small piece of paper taped to the back reads: "Kindness of: Mr. Gedney M. Howe."
A post card printed for the National Portrait Gallery in London. On the front is a portrait of George, First Lord Anson (1697-1762); on the back is a brief biography of Anson by Philip Gosse.
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.
This one-page typed document lists several Ansonborough properties with the approximate date they were built, the name of the structure, and the address.
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 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 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.
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 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.
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.
