Outline (draft) describing the aim of the architectural survey, elements contributing to the loss of buildings, elements contributing to the preservation of historic buildings, features of the present trend of preservation, the inventory procedure, zoning, legal aspects, and financial aspects of preservation.
This four-page brochure includes background information on the Ansonborough Rehabilitation Project and Revolving Fund, photographs and information about Ansonborough homes, and a map of Ansonborough. Homes listed include 40 Society Street; 42 Society Street; 44 Society Street; 56 Society Street; 66 Anson Street; 63 Anson Street; 71 Anson Street; 72 Anson Street; 55 Laurens Street; 48 Laurens Street; 332 East Bay Street; and 329 East Bay Street.
This one-page typed document discusses the historical background and describes the architecture of the building at 48 Hasell Street, St. Johannes Lutheran Church. The unknown writer references Beatrice Ravenel's book, The Architects of Charleston.
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.
Advertisement for Ansonborough homes for sale in the News and Courier. Homes advertised include 61 Laurens Street, 22 Wentworth Street, 32 Society Street, 45 Hasell Street, 34 Anson Street, 5 George Street, 38 Anson Street, 24 Wentworth Street, and 74 Anson Street.
This two-page document describes A. C. Logan's request to subdivide 42 Hasell Street into seven apartments and lists the petitioners opposed to the request, which was ultimately denied.
This four-page brochure includes background information on the Ansonborough Rehabilitation Project and Revolving Fund, photographs and information about Ansonborough homes, and a map of Ansonborough. Homes listed include 40 Society Street; 42 Society Street; 44 Society Street; 56 Society Street; 66 Anson Street; 63 Anson Street; 71 Anson Street; 72 Anson Street; 55 Laurens Street; 48 Laurens Street; 332 East Bay Street; and 329 East Bay Street. Also includes a note on the first page that Historic Charleston Foundation has purchased an additional three houses, 8, 10, and 12 Wentworth Street, bringing the total number of purchased or donated properties in Ansonborough to 25.
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 three-page typed document, Susan Jones Connelly transfers the title and ownership of her home at 60 Anson Street to Arden A. Lemon and Jane Hawkins Lemon, following the sale of 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.
Architectural drawing of houses on the north side of Society Street. Right to left: edge of 36 Society showing piazza, 38 Society, 40 Society, 42 Society, 44 Society.
One-page typed document including historical and architectural information for 50 Laurens Street; 48 Hasell Street, St. Johannes Lutheran Church; and 54 Hasell Street, former home of Colonel William Rhett. St. Katharine's Convent is written in as the fourth property with no accompanying information.
In this one-page typed document eight houses and gardens are added to the walking tour through the Ansonborough Neighborhood: 19 Wentworth Street, 57 Anson Street, 46 Society Street,43 Society Street, 63 Anson Street, 75 Anson Street, and 79 Anson Street. An approximate date of when the buildings on the property were built, as well as ownership information, is included.
Provided on the front of this two-sided typed document is information regarding the property at the East end of Calhoun Street, known as Gadsden's Wharf. The land ownership is traced back to 1696 under Issac Mazyck. Land development beginning in 1746 under Captain George Anson is also discussed, including the construction of a canal and wharf in Charleston. Changes in street names since the city's early days are also mentioned. A small piece of paper taped to the back reads: "Kindness of: Mr. Gedney M. Howe."
This five-page handwritten document contains information about properties in Ansonborough, including address, owner, kind of building, dimensions, and 1960 assessment.
This one-page handwritten document lists numerous properties in the Ansonborough neighborhood on Anson Street, Laurens Street, Society Street, Wentworth Street, and East Bay Street. Informational headings for properties include: date acquired, date sold, purchase price, Foundation Improvements, selling price, purchaser's improvements, and owner.
A one-page typed document chronicling the history of 66 Anson Street, 40 Society Street, and 42 Society Street, from the fire of 1838 to launch of HCF Revolving Fund in 1958.
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 one-page typed document provides stipulations for properties under the Historic Charleston Foundation's Protective Covenants agreement, prior to 1977 and after 1965.
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 three-page typed document includes a table providing information for numerous Ansonborough properties. The properties are organized by street, which include Hasell Street, Wentworth Street, Society Street, Laurens Street, Anson Street, and George Street. Informational categories include ownership, Historic Charleston Foundation's involvement with the property, number of improved living units at the property, and financial investments in the property.
In this two-sided typed document, numerous properties and their owners are listed. Properties are organized by street in the Ansonborough neighborhood. This document also includes notes on front and back regarding specific renovations and costs associated with the properties.
In this two-page typed document, the owners and plot numbers for numerous properties are listed. Properties are organized by street and divided into the North and South sides.
Advertisement for Ansonborough homes for sale in the News and Courier. Homes advertised include 66 Anson Street, 76 Anson Street, 40 Society Street, 18 Wentworth Street, and 32 Wentworth Street.
For sale sign used by the Ansonborough Rehabilitation Project. Sign reads: "For sale, a part of Ansonborough Rehabilitation Project of Historic Charleston. Call 723-1623. Brokers protected."
This one-page typed document provides a real estate statement for Historic Charleston Foundations bought, sold, and improved living units, a financial statement for investments in the Ansonborough neighborhood, investments and income in the properties under rental endowment, and improvements and on Wentworth Street.
This two-page, front and back, handwritten document includes notes for various properties on Anson Street, Hasell Street, Wentworth Street, and George Street. It appears that these notes indicate the property owners.
This two-page, handwritten document lists several properties in the Ansonborough neighborhood. The document title indicates that the properties listed were under use restrictions.
Meeting minutes from the Ansonborough Project Group. Topics discussed include finances, advertising plans, and sales signs for Ansonborough properties, including 63 Anson Street, 64 Anson Street, 72 Anson Street, 42 Society Street, 44 Society Street, 48 Laurens Street, and 56 Society Street.
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.
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.
A photograph of the doorway leading into 13 Wentworth Street printed on a publication for the Red Feather Service of the Community Chest of Charleston Co. Inc.
This four-page typed questionnaire was intended for organizations benefitting from the Historic Charleston's Ansonborough Rehabilitation Project Revolving Fund. Question topics include: Loan request process; administration and policy for funds provided, including policies for historic preservation; use of funds; and results. handwritten notes also appear on the document.
A four-page typed document chronicling the history of the Ansonborough property from 1696 with Isaac Mazyck's Propietary Grant through the segmentation of the property beginning in 1759 through a purchase in 1904. The development of the various streets in the Ansonborough area and the building of houses is also discussed.
In this two-page typed document,the owners and plot numbers for numerous properties are listed. Properties are listed by street in the Ansonborough neighborhood.
A post card printed for the National Portrait Gallery in London. On the front is a portrait of George, First Lord Anson (1697-1762); on the back is a brief biography of Anson by Philip Gosse.
This three-page, handwritten document lists numerous Ansonborough properties, organized by street, and provides information regarding the purchase and/or sale of the property by Historic Charleston Foundation, rental endowments, contracts with Historic Charleston Foundation, improvements to the property either by the owner with funds from Historic Charleston Foundation, or directly by Historic Charleston Foundation, number of improved living spaces in each property, financial investment by Historic Charleston Foundation, and estimates for other investments. Properties on Hasell Street, Wentworth Street, Society Street, Laurens Street, Anson Street, and East Bay Street are included.
In this three-page typed document, Historic Charleston Foundation reports the sales of 72 Anson Street, the Benjamin Simons Neufville House, 71 Anson Street, 48 Laurens Street, and 42 Society Street. Also included is information about a tour of the following restored houses in Ansonborough: 42 Society Street; 44 Society Street, the Isaac Reeves House; 329 East Bay Street, the Gadsden House; 332 East Bay Street, the Robert Primerose House; and 55 Laurens Street, the James Jervey House.
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 three-page typed document details the use of monies in the Historic Charleston Foundation Revolving Fund, stipulated by six points written by the Foundation. Six plans for purchase of properties are also included.
This two-page typed document describes a tour of Ansonborough Rehabilitation Project houses, including: 55 Laurens Street, the James Jervey House; 44 Society Street; 42 Society Street; 329 East Bay Street, the Gadsden House; and 332 East Bay Street, the Primerose House. Also includes information about other houses sold in Ansonborough, including 43 Society Street and houses on Laurens and Wentworth Streets.
This three-page typed document describes a tour of Ansonborough Rehabilitation Project houses, including: 42 Society Street; 44 Society Street; 329 East Bay Street, the Gadsden House; 332 East Bay Street, the Primerose House; and 55 Laurens Street, the James Jervey House. Includes information about the Ansonborough Rehabilitation Project committee and its members.
In this two-page typed document, the ownership history of 72 Anson Street is traced back to 1696, under Isaac Mazyck. Subsequent property grants are also discussed, ending in 1901 with the sale of the property to Charles G. Leslie.
In this one-page typed document, financial information for several Ansonborough properties is provided, including the owner, city appraisal value, and market value.
This one-page typed document, is a compilation of notes from an investigation into the ownership history of the property at 45 Hasell Street, tracing the property deed back to 1837.
A one-page typed statement from Alderman Davis Spell commending Historic Charleston Foundation for its work on the Ansonborough Rehabilitation Project.
This one-page typed document provides information regarding the property at the East end of Calhoun Street, known as Gadsden's Wharf. The land ownership is traced back to 1696 under Issac Mazyck. Land development beginning in 1746 under Captain George Anson is also discussed, including the construction of a canal and wharf in Charleston. Changes in street names since the city's early days are also mentioned.
In this one-page typed document, Historic Charleston Foundation Director Mrs. S. Henry Edmunds provides a thorough description of 75 Anson Street, The Joseph Legare House, and the accompanying outbuildings, all of which were for sale at the time. Recommended renovations for the property and buildings are included.
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 13-page typed document details information about the Ansonborough neighborhood, specific properties within it, and Historic Charleston Foundation's fundraising efforts to be used for its rehabilitation.
Letter to Harold A. Mouzon from Albert Simons (Oct. 8, 1942) regarding a discussion about the Civic Services Committee at a recent meeting, in which he outlines his position about the remodeling of buildings, housing, and land use; specifically how to house the influx of new residents of Charleston due to the war effort. With annotations.
Letter to Harold A. Mouzon from Albert Simons (Oct. 8, 1942) regarding a discussion about the Civic Services Committee at a recent meeting, in which he outlines his position about the remodeling of buildings, housing, and land use. With annotations.
News and Courier clipping related to issue raised in letter from RNSW to Jesse Stanton "Replica of Old Guard House Suggested for New Building" (April 18, 1946)
This six-page typed and illustrated newsletter for the Preservation Society of Charleston discusses Historic Charleston Foundation plans to launch fundraising efforts for its Ansonborough Rehabilitation Project Revolving Fund. Reports donations, issues with upcoming rehabilitation efforts, issues with parking in the Ansonborough area, and community opinions on the project.
A six-page typed letter from S. Henry Edmunds to Ben Scott Whaley, with one small insert detailing the sender, recipient, and date of the letter in front of the letter. Edmunds details the history of the properties of 70 and 72 Anson Street.
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.
This newsletter features reports regarding preservation of properties along the Cooper River waterfront, a report regarding the use of the Revolving Fund, a message from the Preservation Society of Charleston, a membership form, and a meeting notice. Photographs are included.
