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Date:: 1890-1899
Description:: Three photographs on page. Top left and bottom: View from the Cooper River of the piers and boats on the Charleston waterfront behind the U.S. Customhouse. The Customhouse can be seen in the background as well as Market Street buildings. Top right: Unidentified beach scene, possibly Isle of Palms.

Date:: 1886
Description:: Photograph of front of Randolph Hall after the Charleston Earthquake of 1886. Damage to east wing visible on right. Both wings were eventually removed. 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.

Date:: 1886
Description:: Photograph of front of Randolph Hall after the Charleston Earthquake of 1886. Rubble can be seen at base of east wing on right. 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.

Date:: 1886
Description:: Photograph of front of Randolph Hall after the Charleston Earthquake of 1886. Both of the damaged wings have been removed. On bottom of photograph: " Charleston Earthquake views - Charleston College. Both Wings gone." 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.

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