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1. Church Street, Mrs. M.A. Snowden residence

Church Street, Mrs. M.A. Snowden residence
Date:
1886
Description:
Caption: 'Cook's Earthquake Views of Charleston and Vicinity. Taken after the 31st of August, 1886. No.71, Mrs. M.A. Snowden, Church Street.'

2. George Street

George Street
Date:
1886
Description:
Caption: 'Cook's Earthquake Views of Charleston and Vicinity. Taken after the 31st of August, 1886. No.116, wreck in George Street.' Written on front, at bottom: 'Charleston Earthquake view - Ruins in George St.'

3. Beaufain Street

Beaufain Street
Date:
1886
Description:
Caption: 'Cook's Earthquake Views of Charleston and Vicinity. Series No.2. No.179, Ruins Beaufain Street.'

4. Charleston Orphan House

Charleston Orphan House
Date:
1886
Description:
Caption: 'Charleston Earthquake. Photographs by Dr. E.P. Howland, taken on his visit to Charleston and the earthquake region of Ten Mile Hill and Summerville. Over 150 photographs were taken. Orphans and tents in which they lived.' Written on front, at bottom: 'Charleston Earthquake scene - orphans, standing the yard of the Orphan House.'

5. Coming Street, Robson residence

Coming Street, Robson residence
Date:
1886
Description:
Written on reverse: 'House in which young Mr. Robson was killed. Two young ladies were buried in the ruins were rescued. Coming near Cannon.' Possibly from Cook's Earthquake Views, No.132, residence of J.N. Robson, from west. Written on front, at bottom: 'Charleston Earthquake view. Residence of Mr. J.N. Robson, whose eldest son was killed.' Charleston city directory for 1886 shows James N. Robson at 200 Coming Street.

6. Beaufain Street, Greer residence

Beaufain Street, Greer residence
Date:
1886
Description:
Caption: 'Cook's Earthquake Views of Charleston and Vicinity. Taken after the 31st of August, 1886. No.58, ------- Greer, Beaufain Street.'

7. corner of Pitt and Beaufain Streets

corner of Pitt and Beaufain Streets
Date:
1886
Description:
Caption: 'Cook's Earthquake Views of Charleston and Vicinity. Series No.2. No.177, corner [of] Pitt and Beaufain Sts.'

8. Bull Street

Bull Street
Date:
1886
Description:
Caption: 'Cook's Earthquake Views of Charleston and Vicinity. Taken after the 31st of August, 1886. No.98, residence in Bull Street.'

9. Beaufain Street

Beaufain Street
Date:
1886
Description:
Caption: 'Cook's Earthquake Views of Charleston and Vicinity. Series No.2. No.171, a kitchen, Beaufain Street.'

10. Bedon's Alley

Bedon's Alley
Date:
1886
Description:
Caption: 'Cook's Earthquake Views of Charlston and Vicinity. Series No.2. No.165, ruins in Bedon's Alley.'

11. Smith Street

Smith Street
Date:
1886
Description:
Caption: 'Cook's Earthquake Views of Charleston and Vicinity. Taken after the 31st of August, 1886. No.137, Smith Street, cor[ner] Montague [sic].'

12. Tradd Street

Tradd Street
Date:
1886
Description:
Caption: 'Cook's Earthquake Views of Charleston and Vicinity. Taken after the 31st of August, 1886. No.41, Corner of Tradd and Friend Streets.'

13. Frank Leslie's

Frank Leslie's
Date:
1865
Description:
Main caption: 'The present appearance of Charleston, S.C., showing the effects of the Federal bombardment.--from recent sketches by our special artist.' Caption top left: 'Nos.165, 167 and 169 Meeting Street, Charleston, S.C.' Caption top right: 'East Bay Street, looking south.' Caption middle left: 'Kitchen attached to 53 Wentworth Street--effect of two shells.' Caption middle right: 'Gentleman's ordinary, Charleston Hotel.' Caption bottom: 'Vendue Range.' [full date March 25, 1865.]

14. East Battery, Ravenel residence

East Battery, Ravenel residence
Date:
1886
Description:
Caption: 'Cook's Earthquake Views of Charleston and Vicinity. Taken after the 31st of August, 1886. No.64, St. Julian Ravenel, East Battery.'

15. East Battery, Ravenel residence

East Battery, Ravenel residence
Date:
1886
Description:
Caption: 'Cook's Earthquake Views of Charleston and Vicinity. Taken after the 31st of August, 1886. No.63, Wm [William] Ravenel, East Battery, rear.'

16. 26 East Battery, C.H. Drayton residence

26 East Battery, C.H. Drayton residence
Date:
1886
Description:
Charleston Earthquake scene. Written on reverse: 'Residence of C.H. Drayton. 26 East Battery. S.W. corner of Atlantic. 1886 Earthquake.'

17. King Street

King Street
Date:
1886
Description:
Charleston Earthquake Scene. Possibly from Cook's Earthquake Views, No.20, King Street above Broad Street.

18. East Battery, Ravenel residence

East Battery, Ravenel residence
Date:
1886
Description:
Charleston Earthquake scene. Possibly from Cook's Earthquake Views, no.63. William Ravenel, East Battery, rear. Written on front, at bottom: 'Wm Ravenel's, East Battery.'

19. 3 Meeting Street

3 Meeting Street
Date:
1886
Description:
Caption: 'Cook's Earthquake Views of Charleston and Vicinity. Taken after the 31st of August, 1886. No.113, No.3 Meeting Street.'

20. Meeting Street

Meeting Street
Date:
1886
Description:
Caption: 'Cook's Earthquake Views of Charleston and Vicinity. Series No.2. No.106, Corner Meeting and Chalmers Streets.'

21. Beresford Street or Clifford Street

Beresford Street or Clifford Street
Date:
1886
Description:
Caption: 'Cook's Earthquake Views of Charleston and Vicinity. Series No.2. No.181, Beresford Street.' This may be Beresford Alley which is also known as Clifford Street.

22. East Battery, Holmes residence

East Battery, Holmes residence
Date:
1886
Description:
Caption: 'Cook's Earthquake Views of Charleston and Vicinity. Taken after the 31st of August, 1886. No.65, _____ Holmes, East Battery.' Written on front, at bottom: 'Charleston Earthquake scene - Holmes residence, East Battery.' Charleston city directory for 1886 shows Charles R. Holmes, Jr., at 19 East Battery.

23. Rutledge Street, Buist residence

Rutledge Street, Buist residence
Date:
1886
Description:
Caption: 'Cook's Earthquake Views of Charleston and Vicinity. Series No.2. No.170, Buist residence, Rutledge Street.' Written on front, at bottom: Buist Residence, 43 Rutledge St.' Charleston city directory for 1886 shows listing for Samuel S. Buist at 43 Rutledge Avenue.

24. State Street

State Street
Date:
1886
Description:
Caption: 'Cook's Earthquake Views of Charleston and Vicinity. Taken after the 31st of August, 1886. No.135, Corner State and Chalmers Streets.' Written on front, at bottom: 'Charleston Earthquake views - ruins cor[ner] Chalmers & State Str.'

25. Pitt Street, Lengnick residence

Pitt Street, Lengnick residence
Date:
1886
Description:
Caption: 'Cook's Earthquake Views of Charleston and Vicinity. Series No.2. No.187, residence of Mr. A. Lengnick.' Charleston city directory for 1886 shows Albert Lengnick at 11 Pitt Street.

26. Atlantic Street, G.W. Williams, Jr. residence

Atlantic Street, G.W. Williams, Jr. residence
Date:
1886
Description:
Caption: 'Cook's Earthquake Views of Charleston and Vicinity. Series No.2. No.167, rear of residence of Geo. [George] W. Williams, Jr.' Charleston city directory for 1886 shows George W. Williams, Jr. at 2 Atlantic Street.

27. Hassell Street, Lazarus residence

Hassell Street, Lazarus residence
Date:
1886
Description:
Caption: 'Cook's Earthquake Views of Charleston and Vicinity. Series No.2. No.182, Porch of Lazarus House.' Hassell Street. Charleston city directory for 1886 shows Mrs. B.D. Lazarus at 64 Hassell Street.

28. corner of Bay and Amherst Streets

corner of Bay and Amherst Streets
Date:
1886
Description:
Caption: 'Cook's Earthquake Views of Charleston and Vicinity. Taken after the 31st of August, 1886. No.84, Corner [of] Bay and Amherst St.'

29. Broad Street, Wragg residence

Broad Street, Wragg residence
Date:
1886
Description:
Caption: 'Cook's Earthquake Views of Charleston and Vicinity. Series No.2. No.180, Wragg residence, Broad St[reet].'

30. Meeting Street, J.M. Wilson residence

Meeting Street, J.M. Wilson residence
Date:
1886
Description:
Caption: 'Cook's Earthquake Views of Charleston and Vicinity. Taken after the 31st of August, 1886. No.60, J.M. Wilson, Meeting St.' Charleston city directory for 1886 shows James M. Wilson at 39 Meeting Street.

31. Legare Street, Hume residence

Legare Street, Hume residence
Date:
1886
Description:
Caption: 'Cook's Earthquake Views of Charleston and Vicinity. Taken after the 31st of August, 1886. No.70, E.B. Hume, Legare Street.' Charleston city directory for 1886 shows Errington B. Hume at 17 Legare Street.

32. Market Street, Cosgrove House

Market Street, Cosgrove House
Date:
1886
Description:
Caption: 'Cook's Earthquake Views of Charleston and Vicinity. Taken after the 31st of August, 1886. No.75, Cosgrove House, Market St.'

33. Limehouse Street, Hall residence

Limehouse Street, Hall residence
Date:
1886
Description:
Caption: 'Cook's Earthquake Views of Charleston and Vicinity. Series No.2. No.174, Hall residence, Limehouse Street.'

34. Market Street

Market Street
Date:
1886
Description:
Caption: 'Cook's Earthquake Views of Charleston and Vicinity. Taken after the 31st of August, 1886. No.72, Twisted chimney, Market Street.'

35. 25 Legare Street

25 Legare Street
Date:
1886
Description:
Caption: 'Cook's Earthquake Views of Charleston and Vicinity. Taken after the 31st of August, 1886. No.92, No.25 Legare Street.'

36. Alexander Street, residence

Alexander Street, residence
Date:
1886
Description:
Caption: 'Cook's Earthquake Views of Charleston and Vicinity. Series No.2. No.186, Residence on Alexander Street.'

37. Meeting Street, Pringle Smith residence

Meeting Street, Pringle Smith residence
Date:
1886
Description:
Caption: 'Cook's Earthquake Views of Charleston and Vicinity. Taken after the 31st of August, 1886. No.59, Pringle Smith, Meeting Street.' Written on front, at bottom: 'Earthquake scene Charleston, So.Ca.'

38. Meeting Street, Inglesby residence

Meeting Street, Inglesby residence
Date:
1886
Description:
Caption: 'Cook's Earthquake Views of Charleston and Vicinity. Taken after the 31st of August, 1886. No.114, residence Col. Inglesby.' Charleston city directory for 1886 shows Charles Inglesby at 20 Meeting Street.

39. Chapel Street

Chapel Street
Date:
1886
Description:
Caption: 'Cook's Earthquake Views of Charleston and Vicinity. Taken after the 31st of August, 1886. No.85, Chapel Street.'

40. Meeting Street

Meeting Street
Date:
1886
Description:
Caption: 'Cook's Earthquake Views of Charleston and Vicinity. Taken after the 31st of August, 1886. No.152, Meeting Street, above Hasel [Hasell].'

41. 119 Meeting Street

119 Meeting Street
Date:
1886
Description:
Caption: 'Cook's Earthquake Views of Charleston and Vicinity. Taken after the 31st of August, 1886. No.139, 119 Meeting Street, front.'

42. 119 Meeting Street

119 Meeting Street
Date:
1886
Description:
Caption: 'Cook's Earthquake Views of Charleston and Vicinity. Taken after the 31st of August, 1886. No.140, 119 Meeting Street, rear.'

43. East Battery, Ravenel residence

East Battery, Ravenel residence
Date:
1886
Description:
Caption: 'Cook's Earthquake Views of Charleston and Vicinity. Taken after the 31st of August, 1886. No.62, Wm. [William] Ravenel, East Battery, front.' Written on front, at bottom: 'Earthquake scene, Charleston, So.Ca. - Ravenel House'

44. Charleston Orphan House

Charleston Orphan House
Date:
1886
Description:
Caption: 'Cook's Earthquake Views of Charleston and Vicinity. Series No.2. No.119, Orphan's Chapel.'

45. East Bay

East Bay
Date:
1886
Description:
Caption: 'Cook's Earthquake Views of Charleston and Vicinity. Taken after the 31st of August, 1886. No.31, Tenement houses on East Bay.'

47. Voss residence, Summerville

Voss residence, Summerville
Date:
1886
Description:
Caption: 'Cook's Earthquake Views of Charleston and Vicinity. Taken after the 31st of August, 1886. No.143, Voss residence, Summerville.'

48. Tradd Street, Frazer residence

Tradd Street, Frazer residence
Date:
1886
Description:
Caption: 'Cook's Earthquake Views of Charleston and Vicinity. Taken after the 31st of August, 1886. No.134, Dr. Frazer's, Tradd Street.' Charleston city directory for 1886 shows listing for Dr. Henry D. Fraser at 139 Tradd, with offices at 137 Tradd.

49. East Battery, Ravenel residence

East Battery, Ravenel residence
Date:
1886
Description:
Caption: 'Charleston Earthquake. Photographs by Dr. E.P. Howland, taken on his visit to Charleston and the earthquake region of Ten Mile Hill and Summervile. Over 150 Photographs were taken. House of Mr. Ravenell [sic], President Northeastern R.R.'

50. Wentworth Street, Johnson residence

Wentworth Street, Johnson residence
Date:
1886
Description:
Caption: 'Cook's Earthquake Views of Charleston and Vicinity. Taken after the 31st of August, 1886. No.78, Residence Wm. Johnson, Wentworth Street.' Charleston city directory for 1886 shows a William Johnson at 107 Wentworth Street.

51. Calhoun Street

Calhoun Street
Date:
1886
Description:
Charleston Earthquake Scene. Possibly from Cook's Earthquake Views, Series No.2, No.102. Ruins on Calhoun Street.

52. Bedon's Alley

Bedon's Alley
Date:
1886
Description:
Charleston Earthquake Scene. Possibly copy of Cook's Earthquake Views (Series No.2) No.121, Bedon's Alley.

53. 21 King Street

21 King Street
Date:
1886
Description:
Charleston Earthquake scene. Sign at bottom of image: 'Mr. August Melm's room, 21 King Street.' Also, written on front, at bottom: 'Earthquake - Charleston S.C. 1886.' Charleston city directory for 1886 lists August Melm, a local attorney, as boarding at 21 King Street.

54. Private residence, interior

Private residence, interior
Date:
1886
Description:
Caption: 'Cook's Earthquake Views of Charleston and Vicinity. Series No.2. No.155, Interior of a private house.'

55. Smith's Lane

Smith's Lane
Date:
1886
Description:
Caption: 'Cook's Earthquake Views of Charleston and Vicinity. Taken after the 31st of August, 1886. No.112, Rear of house on Smith's Lane.'

56. State Street

State Street
Date:
1886
Description:
Caption: 'Cook's Earthquake Views of Charleston and Vicinity. Taken after the 31st of August, 1886. No.111, Ruined shanty, State Street.'

57. Queen Street

Queen Street
Date:
1886
Description:
Caption: 'Cook's Earthquake Views of Charleston and Vicinity. Taken after the 31st of August, 1886. No.110, View on Queen Street.'

58. Legare Street, Brawley residence

Legare Street, Brawley residence
Date:
1886
Description:
Caption: 'Cook's Earthquake Views of Charleston and Vicinity. Taken after the 31st of August, 1886. No.91, Brawley House, Legare Street.' Charleston city directory for 1886 shows Wm. H. Brawley at 9 Legare Street.

59. Wilson Street

Wilson Street
Date:
1886
Description:
Charleston Earthquake scene. Residence on Wilson Street.

60. Market Street, Sailors' Home

Market Street, Sailors' Home
Date:
1886
Description:
Charleston Earthquake scene. Written on front, at bottom: 'Sailor's Home, Charleston, S.C. after the Earthquake.' Sign at top of building reads: 'Charleston Port Society.'

61. East Battery, Alston residence

East Battery, Alston residence
Date:
1886
Description:
Caption: 'Cook's Earthquake Views of Charleston and Vicinity. Taken after the 31st of August, 1886. No.66, _____ Alston, East Battery.' Charleston city directory for 1886 shows various members of the Alston family at 21 East Battery.

62. [Elliott Street]

[Elliott Street]
Date:
1886
Description:
Caption: 'Cook's Earthquake Views of Charleston and Vicinity.' Possibly mislabeled, may be from Cook's Series 2, No.120, Elliott Street.

63. Church Street, Mrs. M.A. Snowden residence

Church Street, Mrs. M.A. Snowden residence
Date:
1886
Description:
Caption: 'Charleston Earthquake. Photographs by Dr. E.P. Howland, taken on his visit to Charleston and the earthquake region of Ten Mile Hill and Summervile. Over 150 Photographs were taken. House of Mrs. Snowden, President of Confederate Home.'

64. Hassell Street, Lazarus residence

Hassell Street, Lazarus residence
Date:
1886
Description:
Caption: 'Cook's Earthquake Views of Charleston and Vicinity. Taken after the 31st of August, 1886. No.61, Mrs. B.D. Lazarus, Hasel [sic] St.' Charleston city directory for 1886 shows Mrs. B.D. Lazarus at 64 Hassell Street.

65. Market Street

Market Street
Date:
1886
Description:
Caption: 'Cook's Earthquake Views of Charleston and Vicinity. Taken after the 31st of August, 1886. No.136, Meeting Street, cor. [of] Market.' Henry Steitz Produce is pictured. Charleston City directory for 1886 lists Henry Steitz, Fruits & Produce, at 113-115 Market Street.

66. Market Street

Market Street
Date:
1886
Description:
Caption: 'Cook's Earthquake Views of Charleston and Vicinity. Taken after the 31st of August, 1886. No.115, Corner [of] Market and Anson Streets.' Sign on building reads: 'Ship & Family Groceries.' Written on front, at bottom: 'Charleston Earthquake view - cor. Market and Anson sts.'

67. East Battery, Edmondston Alston House

East Battery, Edmondston Alston House
Date:
1886
Description:
Charleston Earthquake scene. Written on reverse: 'East Battery, just below Atlantic Street. Edmonston [sic] House, later the Charles Alston residence. Now (1947) the residence of J.J. Pringle Smith. Old Holmes house on left. Earthquake of 1886 - Charleston, S.C.'

68. Shultz residence, Summerville

Shultz residence, Summerville
Date:
1886
Description:
Caption: 'Cook's Earthquake Views of Charleston and Vicinity. Taken after the 31st of August, 1886. No.142, Shultz residence, Summerville.'

69. Bee Street, Major R.C. Gilchrist residence

Bee Street, Major R.C. Gilchrist residence
Date:
1886
Description:
Caption: 'Cook's Earthquake Views of Charleston and Vicinity. Taken after the 31st of August, 1886. No. 55, Major R.C. Gilchrist, Bee St[reet].' Charleston city directory for 1886 shows Robert C. Gilchrist at 12 Bee Street.

70. Tradd Street, Sinkler residence

Tradd Street, Sinkler residence
Date:
1886
Description:
Caption: 'Cook's Earthquake Views of Charleston and Vicinity. Taken after the 31st of August, 1886. No.69, ______ Sinkler, Tradd Street.'

71. Water Street

Water Street
Date:
1886
Description:
Caption: 'Cook's Earthquake Views of Charleston and Vicinity. Taken After the 31st of August, 1886. No.43, House in Water Street.'

72. Broad Street, Bishop Northrup's residence

Broad Street, Bishop Northrup's residence
Date:
1886
Description:
Caption: 'Cook's Earthquake Views of Charleston and Vicinity. Taken after the 31st of August, 1886. No.40, Bishop's house, Broad Street.' Handwritten at bottom, front: 'Charleston Earthquake scene - Bishop Northrup's Residence.' Charleston city directory for 1886 shows Bishop Henry P. Northrop at 114 Broad Street.

74. Ashley Street, Mayor Courtenay's residence

Ashley Street, Mayor Courtenay's residence
Date:
1886
Description:
Charleston Earthquake scene, residence on Ashley Street. Handwritten on reverse: 'The residence of the Mayor of Charleston shattered by the Earthquake, Aug[us]t 31st 1886 and occupied by the Mayor's family unitl May 1887. Courtnay's [sic] residence. E.V.V. made bust of this man.'

75. Church Street

Church Street
Date:
1886
Description:
Caption: 'Cook's Earthquake Views of Charleston and Vicinity. Taken after the 31st of August, 1886. No.94, Ruins on Church Street.'

76. Coming Street

Coming Street
Date:
1886
Description:
Caption: 'Cook's Earthquake Views of Charleston and Vicinity. Taken after the 31st of August, 1886. No.118, 77 Coming Street.'

77. Gillon Street

Gillon Street
Date:
1886
Description:
Caption: 'Cook's Earthquake Views of Charleston and Vicinity. Series No.2. No.193, Gillon Street.'

78. Atlantic Street, G.W. Williams, Jr. residence

Atlantic Street, G.W. Williams, Jr. residence
Date:
1886
Description:
Caption: 'Cook's Earthquake Views of Charleston and Vicinity. Taken after the 31st of August, 1886. No.67, G.W. Williams, Jr., Atlantic Street.' Charleston city directory for 1886 shows George W. Williams, Jr. at 2 Atlantic Street.

79. Market Street

Market Street
Date:
1886
Description:
Caption: 'Cook's Earthquake Views of Charleston and Vicinity. Taken after the 31st of August, 1886. No.24, Market Street, north side.' Charleston Port Society building is pictured. Written on front, at bottom: 'View on Market St. at Charleston, S.C. after the Earthquake.'

80. Coming Street, Robson residence

Coming Street, Robson residence
Date:
1886
Description:
Caption: 'Cook's Earthquake Views of Charleston and Vicinity. Taken after the 31st of August, 1886. No.131, residence J.N. Robson, south side.' Charleston city directory for 1886 shows James N. Robson at 200 Coming Street.

81. Tradd Street, Kenney residence

Tradd Street, Kenney residence
Date:
1886
Description:
Charleston Earthquake scene. Possibly from Cook's Earthquake Views. No.68, John Kenney, Tradd Street. Charleston city directory for 1886 shows listing for John B. Kenney at 142 Tradd.

82. Wentworth Street

Wentworth Street
Date:
1886
Description:
Charleston Earthquake Scene. Possibly from Cook's Earthquake Views, No.56, Alderman Murray's residence, Wentworth Street.' Charleston city directory for 1886 shows Andrew B. Murray at 175 Wentworth.

83. King Street

King Street
Date:
1886
Description:
Caption: 'Cook's Earthquake Views of Charleston and Vicinity. Taken after the 31st of August, 1886. No.93, No.11 King Street.' Written on front, at bottom: 'Charleston Earthquake scene - Private residence on King St. near South Battery.'

84. King Street

King Street
Date:
1886
Description:
Caption: 'Cook's Earthquake Views of Charleston and Vicinity. Taken after the 31st of August, 1886. No.42, House in King Street.'

85. Bull Street, Capt. Dawson residence

Bull Street, Capt. Dawson residence
Date:
1886
Description:
Caption: 'Cook's Earthquake Views of Charleston and Vicinity. Taken after the 31st of August, 1886. No.97, residence Capt. Dawson. 99 Bull Street.'

86. Minott residence, Summerville

Minott residence, Summerville
Date:
1886
Description:
Caption: 'Cook's Earthquake Views of Charleston and Vicinity. Series No.2. No.141, Minott residence, Summerville.'

87. King Street

King Street
Date:
1886
Description:
Caption: 'Cook's Earthquake Views of Charleston and Vicinity. Taken after the 31st of August, 1886. No.130, Corner of King and Reid Streets.'

88. King Street

King Street
Date:
1886
Description:
Caption: 'Cook's Earthquake Views of Charleston and Vicinity. Taken after the 31st of August, 1886. No.19, King Street, corner of Warren.'

89. King Street

King Street
Date:
1886
Description:
Charleston Earthquake Scene. Written on image: 'Ruins King St.'