In this letter, Cole asks Historic Charleston Foundation for assistance with cleanup of Ansonborough prior to the annual meeting of the National Trust in Charleston in 1970.
Black-and-white photograph of the east side of the 240 block of Meeting Street, from a parking lot at the corner of Meeting and Hasell Streets and showing 246 Meeting Street (Anderson Electric Co.). 248 Meeting, 250 Meeting, and 252 Meeting. Southwest elevations of 66 Hasell Street and 64 Hasell Street visible at right. (246-250 Meeting is currently a parking lot.)
Black-and-white photograph of the northwest elevation of 235 Meeting Street. Shows the corner of Meeting and Hasell Streets and the north elevation of the building that extends west on Hasell Street. "Picture Framing" signage over window. Also shows neighboring buildings to the south in the view down Meeting. (Currently the site of Sticky Fingers Restaurant.)
Black-and-white photograph of the Heart of Charleston Motor Hotel at 200 Meeting Street, between Hayne Street and Pinckney Street. Corner view of building (northeast elevation) and view of the southeast corner of Meeting and Pinckney. (Previously the site of The Charleston Hotel (1838-1960) and currently the site of the Bank of America Building.)
Black-and-white photograph of Market Hall (188 Meeting Street) and the view east on South Market Street showing the Market sheds. Corner of North Market Street also in view.
Black-and-white photograph of the view south across what was the location of Belk Department Store and parking lot, now the site of Charleston Place (formerly known as Charleston Center), to the south side of Market Street. Shows the cornier of Meeting Street and Market, Parson's Gulf Station (181-183 Meeting), Madren Paint Company (177 Meeting), and First Citizens Bank (182 Meeting).
Black-and-white photograph of the view looking north across what was the location of Belk Department Store and parking lot (232 King Street), now the site of Charleston Place (formerly known as Charleston Center). Shows the southeast elevation of 238-242 King Street.
Black-and-white photograph of the view north on Meeting Street toward Market Street, from the Golden Eagle Motor Inn. Madren Paint Co. (177 Meeting) also in view.
Black-and-white photograph of the view east on Market Street from near the intersection of Archdale Street. Market Hall in the distance. Goodyear building at left; 40 Archdale Street at right.
Black-and-white photograph of 232 Meeting Street (Western Union), located at the southeast corner of Meeting Street and Hasell Street. (Currently the site of FIG restaurant.)
Black-and-white photograph of the view looking east on Hasell Street showing the Hasell Street elevation (south elevation) of the Best Western King Charles Hotel (237 Meeting Street).
This four-page brochure includes background information on the Ansonborough Rehabilitation Project, photographs and information about Ansonborough homes, and a map of Ansonborough.
This four-page brochure includes background information on the Ansonborough Rehabilitation Project, photographs and information about Ansonborough homes, and a map of Ansonborough.
One of three black-and-white photographs of the structures at the rear of 238-242 King Street up to the rear of the buildings at about 199-203 Meeting Street, bordering what was the northern boundary of the Belk parking lot, and on the site where Charleston Center would be constructed.
Black-and-white photograph of the east side of the 250 block of King Street, looking north from Hasell Street, starting at 254 King Street, showing 256 King Street, 258 King Street, 260 King Street, and beyond.
Black-and-white photograph of the west side of the 250 block of King Street, looking north, starting at 253 King Street, and showing 255 King Street, 257 King Street, 259 King Street, 265 King Street, and beyond.
This one-page typed document provides the age and ownership history of 49 Laurens Street, 13 Wentworth, 42 Laurens Street, 8 George Street, 27 Anson Street, and 7 George Street.
in this letter, Stevenson thanks Ehni for his letter informing him of the formation of the Historic Ansonborough Neighborhood Association and expresses his interest in working with the association in the future.
Black-and-white photograph of the view looking east on Market Street at the junction of King and Market Streets, from what was the location of Belk Department Store and parking lot (left) and 220 King Street (Blue Knight Gallery) (right) down to Market Hall (background). Meeting Street elevation of the Arnold-Hornik Building (112 North Market) also in view. Vacant lot is now the site of Charleston Place / Charleston Center.
Black-and-white photograph of the east side of Meeting Street looking south to from Market Street down to Cumberland Street. Shows 182 Meeting Street (First Citizens Bank), 172 Meeting Street, and other buildings since demolished.
Black-and-white photograph of the Meeting Street elevation (west elevation) of what would become the Indigo Inn. Signage atop protective construction walkway says "[illegible] Development by Limehouse Properties: Indigo Inn, 47 Luxurious Units Opening Nov. 1 to Accommodate the Most Discriminating." Building is located at the southeast corner of Meeting Street and Pinckney Street, with the current address 1 Maiden Lane.
Black-and-white photograph of 252 King Street, north elevation on Hasell Street, showing the northeast corner of King and Hasell Streets. Portion of 249 King at right.
Black-and-white photograph of the view north on King Street showing the east side of King Street from 190 King Street (right) and 191 King Street (left). Kerrison's building in the background.
Black-and-white photograph of the view south on Meeting Street from 242 Meeting, showing Anderson Electric Co. (246 Meeting) at right and the Best Western King Charles Hotel (237 Meeting) at left.
In this letter, Ehni announces the formation of the Historic Ansonborough Neighborhood Association to Stevenson, president of the Historic Charleston Foundation.
Black-and-white photograph of the west side of King Street below Market Street, starting from the southwest corner of King Street and Market Street. South Carolina Federal Savings & Loan (221 King Street) in foreground. Also shown are 219 King Street, 217 King Street, 215 King Street, and 213 King Street. (Currently the site of Majestic Square.)
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 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.
Memo to Ansonborough Tour Home Owners listing the "twelve buildings being restored or much improved," and "nine buildings on which restoration plans are nearing completion and should begin shortly."
In this one-page typed bulletin, Green discusses the ownership and occupancy histories of 42 Anson Street; 44 Anson Street; 46 Anson Street; 48 Anson Street; and 50 Anson Street. Also focuses on Martin Dowd's properties in Charleston, including 53 Tradd Street.
In this three-page typed document, Louis Green reports his research of the ownership history for 7 George Street; 79 Anson Street; 81 Anson Street; 5 George Street; 75 Anson Street; and 71 Anson Street. Architectural details of these properties are also discussed.
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.
In this letter, Woods asks Biddle, President of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, for advice on the formation of a neighborhood association for Ansonborough.
Letter from Edmunds to Wragg encouraging Wragg and other Ansonborough residents to contact Father Friend, the Mayor, and the City Engineer's office about the ruins of the Catholic Church on Wentworth Street.
