The 1896 Olmsted, Olmsted, and Eliot report commissioned by Charleston for the board of park commissioners. The report was created after the group's second visit to Charleston. This is the first report of many as the Parks Commissioners worked in tandem with the Olmstead group up through the twentieth century. The report outlines advice for the advancement of downtown Charleston's parks, general aesthetics, and public roadways. The projects outlined in the report are: Battery Park, Waterfront park, Ashely Ave, Chicora Parkway, and Chicora Park.
A report from the mayor, city council and various governmental departments of Charleston, South Carolina, for the year 1896. The Year Book opens with an address from Mayor Smyth followed by reports from various departments.
Page 172 of the City Engineer's Plat Book with three plats. Plat 1 features a stretch of land located between Nassau Street and "Town Creek," and between Mary Street and Cooper Street. Plat 2 shows lots located near Division Street, Cleland Street, Union Street, and "Town Creek." Plat 3 shows lots located between President Street and Norman Street, near where it intersects with Spring Street.
Page 102 of the City Engineer's Plat Book with five plats. Plat 1 shows lots along a stretch of Rutledge Avenue from Grove Street to Sans Souci Street. Plat 2 features a projected extension of Rutledge Avenue from Mt. Pleasant Road to Heriot Street, and also shows a lot labelled "S.C. Agricultural Society." Plat 3 shows a projected extension Rutledge Avenue, extending from Sans Souci Street to Mt. Pleasant Road. Plat 4 shows a projected expansion of Rutledge Avenue through Heriot Street, and also shows a plot labelled "Agricultural Society." Plat 5 shows a projected extension of Rutledge Avenue from Grove Street to Simons Street, and also shows King Street.
Page 103 of the City Engineer's Plat Book with three plats. Plat 1 shows lots located between President Street and Norman Street, near where they intersect with Spring Street. Plat 2 shows lots and some buildings along Bogard Street, between Laurel Street and Percy Street. Plat 3 shows a lot and several buildings located on Percy Street.
Caricature by Frederick Burr Opper published in Puck. The text reads : --Mrs. Blazenheimer: "Vot vas der drubble ofer dere?" --Mr. Flamberg: "It's dot fool feller, Smokenstein;--he vas bound to come here dressed as a fireman--und dey vas pudding him oud!"
