Caption says: "Two of Beaufort's many old homes that have withstood hurricanes and war. The Means house in the foreground was built in the early 1850s by Col. Edward Means. The Crofut House in the background was built in the late 1850s by Dr. Barnwell Sams. Beaufort's oldest house is believed to have stood since the Yemassee Indian era."
Postcard has two photographic images of 812 Bay Sreet taken circa 1880 and circa 1980. Tradition tells us that the tavern was raided by pirates. The walls are made of tabby, composed of clay and oyster shells, and are 16 inches thick.
Black and white postcard of the Beaufort, South Carolina. National Cemetery. (Notated that the cemetery was Authorized by Act of Congress Of May 18, 1898.)
Photograph postcard of a fire engine with the Beaufort Arsenal. Headquarters for the Beaufort Coast Artillery which was organized in 1776. Built of brick and tabby in 1795 and rebuilt in 1852. Old engine is the property of the Washington Fire Engine Co., organized in 1874.
Greyscale photographic postcard of the Edgar Fripp House on Laurens Street. It shows the dock to the right of the house and oak tree. Correspondence postmarked March 25, 1969.
Postcard with a typed letter and a drawing of a dog requesting donations to the Christmas fund for widows of dead preachers. Postmarked December 12, 1914.
Postcard of the Old Exchange Building. Back of postcard reads: "The Old Exchange Building, one of the most historic sites in Charleston, was used to confine pirates in its bastile in 1718. It was later used as military headquarters. During the Revolutionary War, the Provincial Congress was set up here as the first Independent Government in America. Later, in 1818, it was the Post Office."
Postcard of the Fireproof Building. Back of postcard reads: "The famous Fireproof Building, constructed of steel and stone in 1822 as the county records building, so named because it was America's first attempt at fireproof construction. It was designed by Robert Mills, who later designed the United States Treasury Building and WWashington Monument."
Postcard of the entrance of the Dock Street Theatre. Back of postcard reads: "Historic Dock Street Theatre was opened in February, 1736, and was the first building designed for theatrical use in America. In recent years the theatre has been restored and is now a leading factor in the 'reawakening of the arts of the South.'"
Postcard of the interior of the Old Powder Magazine. Back of postcard reads: "The Old Powder Magazine, built about 1705, is a relic of continental days. It is now owned by the South Carolina Society of Colonial Dames and used as their Chapter Room and Museum."
Postcard of the exterior of the Old Powder Magazine. Back of postcard reads: "The oldest building in Charleston. It was erected about 1703 and used as a powder magazine until 1780. It has since been owned by private persons, until the Colonial Dames' Society purchased it recently to use as their headquarters."
A postcard of the Parade Ground of Fort Moultrie. The back of the postcard reads, "The parade ground of Fort Moultrie, situated on Sullivan's Island was first called Fort Sullivan and later named after General Moultrie. It was originally built of palmetto logs and sand, and here Sergeant Jasper amidst shot and shell, jumped over parapets onto the beach, rescued the flag and put in place again."
A postcard of Fort Moultrie near the Charleston Harbor on Sullivan's Island. The back of the postcard reads, "This fort is built on the site of the palmetto log and sand bag fort which repulsed the British fleet on June 28, 1776."
Postcard of a post office branch in Charleston. Back of postcard reads: "This building was completed in 1896, being an imposing structure of marble, situated at the corner of Meeting and Broad Streets opposite St. Michael's Church. Here the United States government takes charge of the Mail."
Postcard of the Charleston Post Office and the adjacent park square. Back of postcard reads: "New Post-Office and U.S. Court House showing the Postoffice Park was completed and occuped in 1896. The style of the Architecture is the Italian Renaissance. The whole building is finished in marble and mahogany."
Postcard of a post office branch in Charleston. Back of postcard reads: "This building was completed in 1896, being an imposing structure of marble, situated at the corner of Meeting and Broad Streets opposite St. Michael's Church."
Postcard of the front of the Charleston Museum. Back of postcard reads: "The Charleston Museum was the first organized on the American Continent. It contains a large, well rounded collection of natural history specimens, gathered by curators and presented by friends of a period of several generations. It is noted for its work in co-operation with the educational forces of the community. The Museum is open to visitors."
Postcard of the front of the Charleston Museum. Back of postcard reads: "The Charleston Museum was the first organized on the American Continent. It contains a large, well rounded collection of natural history specimens, gathered by curators and presented by friends of a period of several generations. It is noted for its work in co-operation with the educational forces of the community. The Museum is open to visitors."
Postcard of Charleston's Old Market. Back of postcard reads: "Old City Market, located in the center of Market Street, was established between the years 1788 and 1804. Market Hall, which was built in 1841, now houses the Confederate Museum."
Postcard of the Charleston Orphan House. Back of postcard reads: "The Orphan House first built in U.S. is complete in every detail and is Charleston's grandest charitable work. Was opened in 1794 and enlarged and completed in 1855. In the belfry hangs one of the city alarm bells."
Postcard of the Custom House in Charleston. Back of postcard reads: "Erection began in 1850 continuing until the Civil War arrested its progress; structure resumed and completed in 1880."
Postcard of the Old Post Office, also known as the Old Exchange Building. Back of postcard reads: "In 1680, on this site stood the guard post of the early colonists. In 1718, Stede Bonnet and other pirates were imprisoned on this site. In 1767, this building was erected as an exchange and custom house. Taxed tea was stored here and forcibly detained. It was here, in 1774, that the Provincial Congress was assembled, setting up the first independent government in America. In 1781, patriotic men and women of the Revolution were here incarcerated during the British occupation of Charleston. President George Washington was here, in 1791, entertained by his grateful countrymen."
Postcard of the Dock Street Theatre and St. Phillip's Church. Back of postcard reads: "Charleston, one of America's most Historic Cities, can lay claim to more 'firsts' than any other city in America. The first legitimate theatre in the United States was founded here when the play 'The Orphan' was presented on February 23, 1735."
Postcard of the front of the Charleston Museum. Back of postcard reads: "Oldest museum in the United States. Founded 1773. 'An educational institution operated for the people of South Carolina by the City and County of Charleston and by the contributions and memberships. Its collections include natural history and culture history material with special reference to South Carolina.'"
Postcard of the front of the Charleston Museum. Back of postcard reads: "This is the oldest museum in North America. Founded in 1773. Unexcelled collection of natural history groups and Low Country subects."
Postcard of a view of the Court House and City Hall on Broad Street. Back of postcard reads: "The city hall contains the most valuable collection of pantings in Charleston."
Postcard of a doorway in Court House Square in Charleston. Back of postcard reads: "Court House Square is one of the oldest sections in Charleston. The old atmosphere is still preserved in this secluded section."
Postcard of Charleston's Old Market. Back of postcard reads: "This is a quaint structure extending for several blocks, established about 1800. The present building on Meeting Street, erected in 1841, contains a museum of Confederate relics."
Postcard of Charleston's Old Market. Back of postcard reads: "Low, shed-like structures, where not only provisions, but many other things may be purchased. A handsome hall at the head of the market is used as a relic room by the Charleston Chapter of United Daughters of the Confederacy."
Postcard of Charleston's Old Market. Back of postcard reads: "Old City Market constructed in 1788 and willed to the city in 1841. In the front upper hall is a Confederate Museum."
A postcard of the entrance of Fort Moultrie and the Grave of Osceola. Back of the postcard reads, "Osceola, a famous chief of the Seminole Indians, was born in Florida in 1803. His wife was seized as a slave in 1835, and he began a war which carried on until he was captured. He died in Fort Moultrie in 1837. Fort Moultrie, on Sullivan's Island, has figured extensively in history. During the Civil War the Fort was abandoned, when Charleston Harbor was evacuated in 1865."
A postcard of the entrance to Fort Moultrie. The back of the postcard reads, "Fort Moultrie successfully defended the Harbor against the British Fleet under Sir Peter Parker. Th[illegible] shows the old guns left from past [illegible]ave of Osceola, famed Indian chief, [illegible] the modern coast artillery head-q[uarters]."
Postcard of a small building and bench under an oak tree covered with Spanish Moss at Middleton Gardens near Charleston, S.C. Back of postcard reads: "Beneath the great moss draped arm of this huge live oak at Middleton Gardens is seen a pool of cypress black water, which during the season of bloom, reflects the myraid colors of Camellia and Azalea."
Postcard of the Magnolia Gardens in Charleston, S.C. Back of postcard reads: "Magnolia Gardens is an old plantation home formerly owned by the Draytons (and still owned by a descendant, Mrs. C.N. Hastie) and is only about fifteen miles from Charleston. It is a wonderfuly beautiful spot, and is considered one of the show places of America."
