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 Charleston's Old Market. Back of postcard reads: "Although this was by no means the first market in the colony--it was first built between 1788 and 1804, and the present building in 1841, still there are few old cities that can boast of anything more interesting. In the days gone by, the head of the house, with a slave carrying the large market basket, went here to purchase the home supplies."
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."
