Draft of article entitled "The Development of Streets and Boroughs in Charleston" by Alice R. Huger Smith, written for the "This is Charleston" exhibit.
View of Charleston from rooftop at northeast corner of Wentworth and Meeting Streets, facing west, with streetcar passing. Buildings in view include Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim Synagogue and Hirsch Israel Building. Page 22, Photo 1 of collection. 3.5" x 3.5" B/W photograph.
View of Charleston from rooftop at northeast corner of Wentworth and Meeting Streets, facing southwest. Church steeples in image include the Unitarian Church and St. John's Lutheran Church. Page 2, Photo 2 of collection. 3.5" x 3.5" B/W photograph.
Photographs taken by Sabina Elliott Wells in 1898-1899. Wells was a Charleston artist and designer; she was also a Newcomb potter. Photographs include scenes in Charleston and the Lowcountry, in northwest South Carolina (Table Rock and vicinity), and in western North Carolina (Flat Rock and vicinity). Scans were derived from negatives donated to Historic Charleston Foundation. (Note: Wells's diaries from 1898-1899 that document some of her travels, including sites represented in these photographs, are at the South Carolina Historical Society, "Sabina E. Wells papers, 1886-1942.")
The City of Charleston's 1931 city planning report by Morris Knowles, Inc. The report contains demographic information regarding school districts, playgrounds, and parks with recommendations for school redistricting and locations for new parks and playgrounds. School and park information is racially divided between white and African American sections. The report also includes suggestions for a thoroughfare and other street changes.
Photograph of Church Street, looking south from the corner of Broad Street at 49 Broad (right foreground), showing the scene on the street after the tornadoes of September 29, 1938. Fallen tree lies across the street; debris and water cover the street. Onlookers are on the street. 105 Church and 107 Church can also be seen.
Photograph of Broad Street, looking west, showing the scene on the street after the tornadoes of September 29, 1938. South side of the 60 block of Broad Street in foreground; St. Michael's Church and the Charleston County Courthouse in the background. Onlookers and vehicles are on the street.
Looking east on Market Street after the tornadoes of September 29, 1938, showing the Market Sheds in ruins. A damaged car is parked along side of the debris. The Old Church of the Redeemer can be seen in the background.
Photograph of Broad Street, looking east at the 60 block, showing the scene on the street after the tornadoes of September 29, 1938. The Daniel Ravenel House (68 Broad Street), the Confederate Home, and the People's Building can be seen at the right; the Old Exchange Building is visible in the background. Onlookers, cars, and a person riding a bicycle are on the street.
Looking northwest on Market Street from the U.S. Custom House on East Bay Street, after the tornadoes of September 29, 1938, showing damaged and ruined Market Sheds. Also shows the damaged buildings on North Market Street. Onlookers and cars are in the street. Partial view of ca. 225 East Bay Street (now gone) is on the left.
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.
Looking north on Church Street from the northeast corner of Chalmers Street. Features buildings on the west side of the street: 129 Church, 131 Church, and the Dock Street Theater). Also in view are buildings on the east side of the street: 18 Chalmers Street, 132 Church Street, and St. Philip's Church). Cars are parked on the street.
View of the intersection of Broad and Meeting Streets, featuring the Federal Courthouse and Post Office and St. Michael's Church. A car, motorcycle, and bus are on the street the street. Also shows pedestrian activity.
View of Market Hall, southwest elevation, including market sheds, and the corner of Market and Meeting Streets. Cars on street and pedestrian crossing the street. Cravens Delco Radio [store] on North Market Street at left.
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.
Looking west on Tradd Street at the outbuildings of 32 Legare Street (Sword Gate House). West End Dairy truck parked on street. Pedestrian on sidewalk and person riding a bike on street.
Looking north on East Battery Street from near the bend at White Point Gardens. Pedestrian is walking by White Point Gardens. Louis Desaussure House (1 East Battery) at center; Missroon House (40 East Bay Street) in the distance.
Looking west on Murray Boulevard from the bend at East Battery. Edge of White Point Gardens in view at right; Fort Sumter Hotel (now known as the Fort Sumter House at 1 King Street) in background. Cars on the road.
Looking west on Broad Street at 110 Broad Street (Bishop Northrop residence a/k/a William Harvey House a/k/a Ralph Izard House) and 114 Broad Street (Col. Thomas Pinckney House). Cars parked along the street.
Looking north on Church Street from Chalmers Street. Features buildings on the west side of the street: 127 Church, 129 Church, 131 Church, and the Dock Street Theater). Also in view are buildings on the east side of the street: 18 Chalmers Street, 132 Church Street, and St. Philip's Church). Cars are parked on the street.
Looking east on George Street to where it ended at Anson Street before the continuation of George Street occurred. Left to right: What was 86 Anson Street, later relocated to 82 Anson Street, and the original house at 82 Anson Street, later demolished for the relocation of 86 Anson Street.
Four photographs of buildings on the east side of King Street (both color and B&W): Top left (316-320): 316 King Street (316-Rosalie Meyers) and 320 King Street (Evelyn Rubin); Top right (304-308): 304 King Street (Leroy's Jewelry Co.), 306 King Street (China Hall) and 308 King Street (Croghan's Jewel Box/The New Shoe Factory) (color photograph); Bottom left: 306 King Street (China Hall) (color photograph); Bottom right (294-296): 294 King Street (Haverty's) and 296 King Street (Levy's) (B&W photograph).
Four photographs of buildings on the east side of King Street (both color and B&W): Top left: 290 King Street (Annette's Blue Gown) (color photograph); Top right: 286 King Street (Hunley's Drugs) (color photograph); Bottom left (282-284): 282 King Street (Raley's Cafeteria) and 284 King Street (Citizens & Southern National Bank) (B&W photograph); Bottom right: 278 King Street (French Boot Shop) (B&W photograph).
Three B&W photographs of buildings on the west side of King Street: Top left (337-339): 337 King Street (King's Restaurant) and 339 King Street (Fox Hi-Fi); Top right (331-335): 331 King Street, 333 King Street, and 335 King Street (Lesser-Tanenbaum); Bottom left (327-329): 327 King Street (Barton's Candy Card & Gift Shop) and 329 (Gloria Theater).
Four B&W photographs of buildings on the east side of King Street: Top left (340-342): 340 King Street (Charlie Gilik Tailor Shop) and 342 King Street (Dior's Wigs); Top right (334-338): 334 King Street (Elza's), 336 King Street, and 338 King Street; Bottom left (330-334): 330-332 King Street (Clement Furniture Co.) and 334 King Street (Elza's); Bottom right: 330-332 King Street (Clement Furniture Company).
Three B&W photographs of buildings on the west side of King Street: Top left (295-297) 295 King Street (Friedman's) and 297 King Street (National Shirt Shop); Top right: 293 King Street (Hanover); Bottom left (285-287): 285 King Street (Charles Kerrison & Co.) and 287 King Street (Butler's Shoes).
Four B&W photographs of buildings on the east side of King Street: Top left: 270-274 (Walgreens); Top right: 268 (McIntosh's); Bottom left (256-258): 256 King Street (Daisy Bogin) and 258 King Street (Snelgrove's); Bottom right: 254 King Street (Household Finance Co.)
One of four maps of King Street building footprints, hand-colored to designate status. This map illustrates the historical significance of buildings on King Street from Calhoun Street to Columbus Street.
One of four maps of King Street building footprints, hand-colored to designate status. This map illustrates area conditions of buildings on King Street from Calhoun Street to Columbus Street.
One of four maps of King Street building footprints, hand-colored to designate status. This map illustrates the historical significance of buildings on King Street from Calhoun Street to Queen Street.
One of four maps of King Street building footprints, hand-colored to designate status. This map illustrates proposed reuses of buildings on King Street from Calhoun Street to Queen Street.
Four B&W photographs of buildings on the east side of King Street: Top left (368-370): 368 King Street (Club 400) (demolished for parking lot) and 270 King Street (World Finance Corp.); Top right: 362-364 King Street (Kaybee); Bottom left (354-356): 354 King Street and 356 King Street (White House Grocery); Bottom right (344-348): 344 King Street (Clark Clothier), 346 King Street, and 348 King Street (American Arcade - American Mortgage Co.)
Four B&W photographs of buildings on the west side of King Street, including 213 King and 215 King, demolished for the construction of Majestic Square: Top left (211-215): 211-213 King (Palmetto Hotel) and 215 King Street (Stephan's); Top right: 197 King Street; Bottom left 193-197: 193 King Street (Colonial Antique Shop), 195 King Street, and 197 King Street; Bottom right (191-197): 191 King Street (Birlant Antiques), 193 King Street, 195 King Street, 197 King Street.
Three B&W photographs of buildings on the west side of King Street, demolished for the construction of Majestic Square: Top left: 223 King Street (Ocean Grill); Top right: 221 King Street (photograph is missing); Bottom left (219-223): 219 King Street (Rice Bros.), 221 King Street, and 223 King Street (Ocean Grill); Bottom right (217-219): 217 King Street and 219 King Street (Rice Bros.).
Two B&W photographs of buildings on the east side of King Street, both demolished for the construction of Charleston Place: Left (224-226): 224 King Street and 226 King Street (Ritz Hotel); Right: 222 King Street (Copa Lounge) (northeast corner of King and Market).
Four B&W photographs of buildings on the east side of King Street: Top left (178-184): 178 King Street (W.K. Prause Co.), 180 King Street, 182 King Street, and 184 King Street; Top right: 174 King Street; Bottom left: 164 King Street (Charleston Library Society) [labeled 168 on album page]; Bottom right (160-162): 160 King Street and 162 King Street.
Four color photographs of buildings on the west side of King Street: Top left: 235 King Street (Interiors); Top right: 233 King Street; Bottom left: 231 King Street (The Tiki); Bottom right: 229 King Street (Old Towne Restaurant)
Three B&W photographs and one color photograph of buildings on the west side of King Street: Top left (319-325): 319 King Street (Bob Ellis Shoe Store), 321 King Street, 323 King Street (LeRoy's Jewelry Co.), and 325 King Street (Thom McAn); Top right: 315 King Street (Jean Meyers); Bottom left: 309-311 King Street (color photograph); Bottom right: 297 King Street (National Shirt Shop) (Arcade Theater sign on corner of building).
Four B&W photographs of buildings on the west side of King Street: Top left: 381 King Street (Felder's Rexall Drugs); Top right (367-369): 367 (Convertino's One Hour Cleaning) and 369 King Street (Lesser's Credit Jewelers); Bottom left (369-371): 369 King Street (Lesser's Credit Jewelers) and upper left portion of 371 King Street; Bottom right (341-343): 341 King Street (C.W. Kessler's) and 343 King Street (Askew's Clothiers).
Two B&W photographs of buildings on the west side of King Street: Left (159-161): 159 King Street (Hildebrands) and 161 King Street; Right (201-203): 201 King Street (Castanes Grocery) and 203 King Street (later demolished for the construction of Victoria Center).
Four B&W photographs of buildings on the west side of King Street: Top left: 273 King Street (Mary Jane Shoe Store); Top right (263-267): 263 King Street (Legerton's), 265 King Street (Scottie Stores), and 267 King Street (Warner's); Bottom left (251-253): 251 King Street (Adams and Ortmann) and -253 King Street; Bottom right (243-245): 243 King Street (Siegling's) and 245 King Street (Silver 5 & 10 & 1.00 Store).
Four B&W photographs of buildings on the east side of King Street: Top left (188-200): 188 King Street (Installment Finance Co. Loans), 190 King Street, and 192-200 King Street (Hoffman House); Top right (188-190): Edge of 188 King Street (Installment Finance Co. Loans) and 190 King Street (Home Appliances and Service Co.); Bottom left: 188 King Street (Installment Finance Co.); Bottom right (184-186): 184 King Street (Dinty Moore's) and 186 King Street.
Four B&W photographs of buildings on the east side of King Street: Top left: 220 King Street (Dumas); Top right: 218 King Street (Sharnoff's Uniform Shop); Bottom left (212-218): 212 King Street, 214 King Street (Fabric Center), 216 King Street, and edge of 218 King Street; Bottom right (208-214): 208 King Street (Gatlin Opticians), 212 King Street (La Scaltro Antiques), and 214 King Street (Fabric Center).
