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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
