A postcard of Fort Sumter in the Charleston Harbor. The back of the postcard reads, "Without knowledge of which and its tragic annals no student of Aermcian history is well informed. Plans approved and constructed in 1828. Surrendered to Confedereates by Major Anderson at the beginning of the Civil War, 1861."
A postcard of Fort Sumter in the Charleston Harbor. The back of the postcard reads, "Standing majestically in Charleston's harbor is 'Fort Sumter,' where was fired the first shot of the 'Civil War.'"
A postcard of Osceola's grave and entrance to Fort Moultrie. The back of the postcard reads: "Fort Moultrie successfully defended the harbor against the British fleet under Sir Peter Parker. It is now a modern Coast Artillery Defense and Army Post."
A postcardr of Fort Sumter in the Charleston Harbor. The back of the postcard reads, "Without knowledge of which and its tragic annals no student of American history is well informed. Plans approved and construction ordered in 1828. Surrendered to the Confederates by Major Anderson at the beginning of the Civil War, 1861."
A postcard of Fort Sumter in the Charleston Harbor. The back of the postcard reads, "Without knowledge of which and its tragic annals no student of American history is well informed. Plans approved and construction ordered in 1828. Surrendered to the Confederates by Major Anderson at the beginning of the Civil War, 1861." The back also notes that it was "Made in Germany."
A postcard of the Post Quearters and Parade Ground of Old Fort Moultrie. Back of the postcard reads, "Fort Moultrie on Sullivans Island has figured extensively in history. During the Civil War, the Fort was abandoned, when Charleston Harbor was evacuated in 1865. It is now a modern Coast Atillery Headquarters."
Postcard of a hand wrought iron gate at a residence in Charleston, S.C. Back of postcard reads, "Many fine examples of handwrought iron gateways and grilles, reminders of the 18th and 19th centuries, are in view in Charleston. These wrought iron gateways are as famous in Charleston as are the wrought iron overhead grilles and balconies of New Orleans. The ironsmiths developed their art to perfection. Much of the work was hand hammered by slave labor."
Postcard of an illustration of a wrought iron fence to promote Henry's restaurant. Front also reads "Famous for sea foods." Back of postcard reads, "Just as the Sword Gate in Charleston sets the style in iron gate design so also 'In Charleston It's Henry's' for fine food."
A postcard of Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor. The back of the postcard reads, "Without knowledge of which and its tragic annals no student of American history is well informed. Plans approved and construction ordered in 1828. Surrendered to the Confederates by Major Anderson at the beginning of the Civil War, 1861."
A postcard of Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor. The back of the postcard reads, "Fort Sumter standing majestically in Charleston's harbor, where the first shot of the Civil War was fired. This fort stood more bombarding than any other fort in the world before Port Arthur."
A postcard of the highway entrance to Fort Moultrie. The back of the postcard reads, "Shown in this view are the old guns left from past days, the grave of Osceola, famed Indian chief, and the road to the modern coast artillery headquarters. This Fort successfully defended the Harbor against the British Fleet under Sir Peter Parker."
Postcard of the Pringle House in Charleston, S.C. Back of postcard reads, "The old Bull-Pringle mansion on lower King Street is one of the landmarks of the city. It is striking in appearance, enclosed by a semi-circular brick wall about twelve feet high and surrounded by iron spikes. Prior to the Revloution it was the home of Col. Miles Brewton, and during that war was occupied as headquarters by Lord Rawdon and Col. Nesbit Balfour, commandant of Charleston; since then it has been in the possession of Bull and Pringle families, and is known as the Bull-Pringle House."
Postcard of the Pringle House in Charleston, S.C. Back of postcard reads, "Miles Brewto, Pringle House, a colonial house distinguised for its architecture and history. The house has descended through five generations of the same family. It was the home of Colonel Miles Brewton and of Mrs. Rebecca Motte. It is now open to the public for an admission fee of one dollar. British Headquarters 1780. Federal Headquarters 1864."
Postcard of the hotel Villa Margherita in Charleston, S.C. Back of postcard reads, "Villa Margherita--one of Charleston's exclusive resort hotels, beautifully located on the famous Battery. During War used as United Seamen's Residential Club."
Postcard of the Pringle House in Charleston, S.C. Back of postcard reads, "The old Bull-Pringle mansion on lower King Street is one of the landmarks of the city. It is striking in appearance, enclosed by a semi-circular brick wall about twelve feet high and surrounded by iron spikes. Prior to the Revloution it was the home of Col. Miles Brewton, and during that war was occupied as headquarters by Lord Rawdon and Col. Nesbit Balfour, commandant of Charleston; since then it has been in the possession of Bull and Pringle families, and is known as the Bull-Pringle House."
Postcard of the City Park in Charleston, S.C. Back of the postcard reads: "City Hall Park, formerly Washington Square, Meeting, Broad and Chalmers Streets. Here there is much of more than passing interest. It contains the statue of William Pitt, Earl of Chatham. It was first placed on this square in 1770 but as 'it interfered with traffic,' was later removed to the Orphan House Park. During the siege of Charleston, a cannon ball from James Island struck off the arm, which was extended as in speaking."
Postcard of the Pringle House in Charleston, S.C. Back of postcard reads, "Built by Miles Brewton in 1765. Distinguished for its architecture and history. The house has descended through five generations of the same family. British headquarters 1780; Federal headquarters 1864."
Rosh Hashanah postcard with a photographic image of Isaac Dave Rubin and family (Rubin is pictured with his wife, Sarah, son Moe, daughter Rachel and three other individuals, possibly Rubin's siblings). The photograph was taken in front of a Charleston home. A greeting is printed in Hebrew on the left edge of the postcard : "May you be inscribed and sealed for a good year / May there be peace within your walls and serenity within your house / Peace, peace to him who is far and him who is near."
