This one-page typed document provides information for Historic Charleston Foundation's progress in five years, specifically in the areas of houses purchased, living units improved, investments in the rehabilitation efforts, and properties in the rental endowment.
Map of Ansonborough showing Meeting Street, King Street, Hasell Street, Maiden Street, Old Church Street, Bay Street, and others. A small piece of paper taped to the back reads: "Kindness of: Mr. Gedney M. Howe."
This nineteen-page typed document was created for tour guides in the seven-block area of Historic Charleston Foundation's Ansonborough Rehabilitation Project.
This twelve-page typed document is a draft of material used for fundraising efforts by Historic Charleston Foundation, using the success of the Ansonborough Rehabilitation Project as an example of work accomplished by the Foundation.
This letter from Edmunds to Ansonborough residents asks those opposed to the granting of a beer and wine license to a business on Hasell near Meeting to appear at a hearing at the County Court House on December 4, 1964. Includes a December 2, 1964, reply from the Tax Commission stating that the letter will be made part of the file in the matter.
This one-page typed document is an application for interested buyers to submit to Historic Charleston Foundation to purchase a property owned by the Foundation.
In this one-page typed document submitted by Samuel G. Stoney, the ownership histories of 328 East Bay Street, 61 Laurens Street, 76 Anson Street, 18 Wentworth Street, and 32 Wentworth Street are discussed.
This two-page typed document, with notes, provides information regarding covenants on properties formerly under the ownership of Historic Charleston Foundation in order to establish trends for use restrictions in the Ansonborough neighborhood.
In this one-page typed document, financial information for several Ansonborough properties is provided, including the owner, city appraisal value, and market value.
In this one-page typed letter from B. L. Tucker to Mrs. Henry S. Edmunds, Tucker thanks the Historic Charleston Foundation for their efforts in the Ansonborough neighborhood and provides financial investment information for the renovations at 17 Wentworth Street.
In this one-page typed letter, Edmunds expresses regret that Leland will be leaving Ansonborough, but says she is glad to hear that her home at 40 Society Street will soon be owned by Miss Muller.
In this two-page letter to Brickman, Barnwell discusses the details of a proposed laundromat within Ansonborough and explains Historic Charleston Foundation's opposition to it.
In this one-page typed letter, Bates writes on behalf of Eve K. Snedeker, who is purchasing the property at 32 Wentworth Street from W. Newton Morris. He advises Historic Charleston Foundation of the sale, and requests the execution of a quit-claim deed.
In this one-page typed letter, Edmunds acknowledges Newton Morris's sale of his home on Wentworth Street and states that she will send a notarized quit-claim deed to Bates.
In this letter, Woods asks Biddle, President of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, for advice on the formation of a neighborhood association for Ansonborough.
Interview with Bill and Suzanne McIntosh, long-time owners of 66 Anson Street (Chazal House), who reminisce about their home and the changes in the Ansonborough neighborhood that they have witnessed over the past 50+ plus years. Mr. McIntosh was a long-time Charlestonian who descended from Mary Fisher Bailey Cross, a Quaker, who came to Charleston in 1680. He grew up on Greenhill Street and later lived on New and Broad Streets. He went to the Craft School and High School of Charleston. He owned a successful travel agency on Broad Street and was the president of the Preservation Society during the "Omni [now Charleston Place] controversies." Mrs. McIntosh is from New Orleans where they met when both were in college. Mrs. McIntosh worked for the Evening Post. They purchased 66 Anson Street from Historic Charleston Foundation in 1961 through its Ansonborough Rehabilitation Project. They bought the house because as preservationists they wanted to restore a house. Also the house was inexpensive and they wanted a house with a yard. They had followed the lead of Peter Manigualt (Evening Post Industries) who had previously purchased a house in Ansonborough. Within eight years after they bought the house, at least 8 other Evening Post/News & Courier staff bought homes in Ansonborough, and as word spread, many others got excited and moved there. Repairing, restoring, and renovating the house has been an ongoing process, starting when the McIntoshes cleared out sand on the ground that had reached the front steps, added a new roof, and installed electricity and plumbing. Herbert DeCosta did the work and also advised on the interiors. Through the Ansonborough Rehabilitation Project under Frances Edmunds's leadership, Ansonborough became one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Charleston. Regarding neighborhood conditions and changes, like other homes in Ansonborough, 66 Anson Street was in deteriorated and neglected condition when the McIntoshes bought it. Many people thought the area was a dangerous slum but "many didn't see the neighborhood for how good it was … It was a poor community, not a slum … After World War II there wasn't any money" so the homes slowly became run down and weren't repaired. There had been corner grocery stores which were essential as most residents didn't have cars. (The corner stores were converted to residential during the Ansonborough Rehabilitation Project.) Many new Ansonborough homeowners were young couples before they had children. They socialized and shared information, eventually forming the Ansonborough Neighborhood Association. Ansonborough was a close community but has changed significantly over the years. Mr. and Mrs. McIntosh are the only original ARP homeowners living in the borough and they don't know many of their neighbors. Tourism has had an impact on Ansonborough, largely that of the carriage tours which Mr. and Mrs. McIntosh have not liked since the earliest tours. The rising value of homes has made it more expensive to live and maintain a house; almost all of the McIntosh's former neighbors have moved. There are also many part-time residents, which has changed the character of the neighborhood. Interviewed by Katherine Pemberton on April 21, 2016 at the McIntosh's home at 66 Anson Street.
Provided on the front of this two-sided typed document is information regarding the property on the city block between Calhoun, Meeting, George, and King Streets. A small piece of paper taped to the back reads: "Kindness of: Mr. Gedney M. Howe."
In this one-page typed letter, Boyd writes to inform Edmunds that he has received an offer from R. Scott Hood for his home at 59 Society Street. Boyd asks for permission to proceed with the sale, per Section 3 of the Ansonborough restrictive covenants.
In this one-page typed letter, Edmunds permits Boyd to sell his home at 59 Society Street to R. Scott Hood. She expresses regret that Boyd is leaving Ansonborough, but thanks him for finding a nice family to live in his home.
This three-page typed informational introduction and outline provides an overview of historic buildings in Charleston, effects of industrialization on the city, and encourages readers to donate to the Historic Charleston Foundation's Revolving Fund. The outline details goals for use of Revolving Fund monies.
This one-page typed document provides information for properties held for sale by Historic Charleston Foundation, including the price and zoning restrictions.
in this letter, Stevenson thanks Ehni for his letter informing him of the formation of the Historic Ansonborough Neighborhood Association and expresses his interest in working with the association in the future.
In this letter, Ehni announces the formation of the Historic Ansonborough Neighborhood Association to Stevenson, president of the Historic Charleston Foundation.
This one-page typed document lists properties owned by Historic Charleston Foundation. They are sorted into Ansonborough properties and properties outside of Ansonborough.
This half-page typed document discusses the Ansonborough Area Rehabilitation Program, the Revolving Fund, and restrictive covenants. The architecture of the Chancognie House at 48 Laurens Street and the home's current owner are also discussed.
In this one-page typed memorandum from Samuel G. Stoney to Historic Charleston Foundation, the history of the property at 32 Society Street is traced back to 1846, when the home on the lot was built. The ownership history of the property is also discussed.
This three-page typed document provides information on numerous properties for sale by Historic Charleston Foundation, including the age, architectural details, price, dimensions, and suggested plans for the property.
This two-page typed document provides information for numerous Ansonborough properties, including the owner of the property before Historic Charleston Foundation, to whom the property was sold by Historic Charleston Foundation, and the date of sales.
This one-page typed document provides information on rental properties owned by Historic Charleston Foundation. The number of units, comission percentage, and monthly rental costs are included.
This four-page typed document provides ownership information for properties of interest to Historic Charleston Foundation. Specific categories for properties include spaces outside the Ansonborough neighborhood, in the rental endowment or Gadsden Complex, properties held for sale, properties in the process of being sold to Historic Charleston Foundation, properties being considered for purchase, properties near an area designated as the Auditorium Fringe, properties on Alexander Street, and properties on George Street.
This one-page typed document lists rental properties and properties for sale in the Ansonborough neighborhood owned by the Historic Charleston Foundation.
In this one-page typed letter, Edmunds expresses her regret that Connelly will be leaving Ansonborough, but says she is glad that the Lemons will be purchasing the home. She permits the sale.
This one-page typed document provides stipulations for properties under the Historic Charleston Foundation's Protective Covenants agreement, prior to 1977 and after 1965.
This one-page handwritten document lists several properties in the Ansonborough neighborhood. The document title indicates that the properties listed were under standard covenants with no restrictions on density or use.
In this one-page typed letter, Raynor informs Spell that a sample sign for Ansonborough has been placed. He expresses his disappointment with the sign, and suggests that they contact Historic Charleston Foundation before continuing with the sign's installation.
In this one-page typed letter, Edmunds expresses her regret that the O'Hears will be leaving Ansonborough, but says she is grateful for their early participation in the rehabilitation efforts in the neighborhood, and approves of the sale to Ewing.
In this two-page memorandum, McCahill provides Edmunds with details of an alternative proposal for open space in Ansonborough. Includes drawing of area.
