A report entitled "Inventory," which states the need for an architectural inventory and outlines the procedure for doing such a survey. (Presumably written 1940.)
Outline (draft) describing the aim of the architectural survey, elements contributing to the loss of buildings, elements contributing to the preservation of historic buildings, features of the present trend of preservation, the inventory procedure, zoning, legal aspects, and financial aspects of preservation.
A report entitled "Other Lines of Investigation," which outlines the actions needed to be taken to offer practical results from the survey, including zoning. (Presumably written 1940.)
Letter to Robert N.S. Whitelaw. from John Mead Howells (Dec. 6, 1939) declining the chairmanship of a committee that would oversee the architectural survey.
Letter to John Mead Howells from Helen Gardner McCormack (Jan. 20, 1941) regarding miscellaneous matters related to the architectural survey and exhibit.
"Report of the Charleston Regional Planning Committee, Operating Under a Grant from the Carnegie Corporation" (June 20, 1941), which describes the purpose of the Committee and the status of the architectural survey.
Memorandum to the Committee (Homer Pace, E. Milby Burton, John Mead Howells, Sidney J. Rittenberg, Albert Simons, Alice R. Huger Smith, Samuel G. Stoney, Robert N.S. Whitelaw) written by Robert N.S. Whitelaw (Mar. 1, 1940) regarding the discussion of Frederick Law Olmsted's preliminary reports ("Central Considerations" and "Inventory"; see Folder 8), which led to the suggestion that index cards be used to conduct a preliminary architectural inventory.
One of four maps of King Street building footprints, hand-colored to designate status. This map illustrates the historical significance of buildings on King Street from Calhoun Street to Queen Street.
Two B&W photographs of buildings on the west side of King Street: Left (159-161): 159 King Street (Hildebrands) and 161 King Street; Right (201-203): 201 King Street (Castanes Grocery) and 203 King Street (later demolished for the construction of Victoria Center).
Letter to Robert N.S. Whitelaw from Frederick Law Olmsted (Feb. 12, 1940) enclosing draft "Central Considerations" that completes the "Inventory" section, and informing Whitelaw that subsequent sections on zoning, parking, and traffic, will be delayed.
Three B&W photographs of buildings on the west side of King Street: Top left (337-339): 337 King Street (King's Restaurant) and 339 King Street (Fox Hi-Fi); Top right (331-335): 331 King Street, 333 King Street, and 335 King Street (Lesser-Tanenbaum); Bottom left (327-329): 327 King Street (Barton's Candy Card & Gift Shop) and 329 (Gloria Theater).
Four B&W photographs of buildings on the west side of King Street: Top left: 381 King Street (Felder's Rexall Drugs); Top right (367-369): 367 (Convertino's One Hour Cleaning) and 369 King Street (Lesser's Credit Jewelers); Bottom left (369-371): 369 King Street (Lesser's Credit Jewelers) and upper left portion of 371 King Street; Bottom right (341-343): 341 King Street (C.W. Kessler's) and 343 King Street (Askew's Clothiers).
Letter to Robert N.S. Whitelaw from Frederick Law Olmsted (Feb. 14, 1940) enclosing suggestions about the architectural inventory. [Enclosure not in file.]
Letter to Frederick Law Olmsted from Robert N.S. Whitelaw (Mar. 1, 1940) informing him that preliminary work on the architectural inventory is to begin.
Four B&W photographs of buildings on the east side of King Street: Top left (340-342): 340 King Street (Charlie Gilik Tailor Shop) and 342 King Street (Dior's Wigs); Top right (334-338): 334 King Street (Elza's), 336 King Street, and 338 King Street; Bottom left (330-334): 330-332 King Street (Clement Furniture Co.) and 334 King Street (Elza's); Bottom right: 330-332 King Street (Clement Furniture Company).
Four B&W photographs of buildings on the east side of King Street: Top left (368-370): 368 King Street (Club 400) (demolished for parking lot) and 270 King Street (World Finance Corp.); Top right: 362-364 King Street (Kaybee); Bottom left (354-356): 354 King Street and 356 King Street (White House Grocery); Bottom right (344-348): 344 King Street (Clark Clothier), 346 King Street, and 348 King Street (American Arcade - American Mortgage Co.)