Photograph of damage during robbery of Randolph Hall at the College of Charleston in 1945. Back of photo: College safe broken, stairway damaged, robbers get $35.00.
Photograph of damage during robbery of Randolph Hall at the College of Charleston in 1945. Back of photo: College safe broken, stairway damaged, robbers get $35.00.
Close-up of west extension of Harrison Randolph Hall. Construction of Randolph Hall, the most recognizable building at the College, began in 1828 under the direction of architect William Strickland. Flanking wings and portico for the main building were designed by Edward Brickell White and erected circa 1850. In 1886 the wings were destroyed by the Charleston earthquake and rebuilt between 1888 to 1894 under the direction of Gabriel Manigault.
Looking north on Legare Street at 22 Legare Street (Charles Elliott House), a portion of which can be seen in the foreground (right). Man gathering leaves on the sidewalk. Car parked in background.
Photograph of the interior of Towell Library, built circa 1856. Designed by George Walker and named after professor Edward Emerson Towell, the building served as the College library until 1972.
Photograph of the interior of Towell Library, built circa 1856. Designed by George Walker and named after professor Edward Emerson Towell, the building served as the College library until 1972.
Photograph of Towell Library, built circa 1856. Designed by George Walker and named after professor Edward Emerson Towell, the building served as the College library until 1972.
The "Honorable Robert", college janitor, standing under Porters Lodge, 66 George St, circa 1930. This gate house on the original main campus, designed by E.B. (Edward Brickell) White, was built in 1850 to house the school's porter or custodian.
Scene on Meeting Street just south of the "Four Corners of Law" on Broad Street. Features the Federal Courthouse and Post Office and St. Michael's Church in foreground, and the County Courthouse and City Hall in background. Numerous cars are parked in front of the Federal Courthouse, with pedestrians on the sidewalk.
