Category Archives: Charleston Architecture
So What is That Thing? The Old Brick Facade Behind Harris Teeter
If you live here or visited Charleston, you have probably biked or driven past this strange looking brick facade in ruins, right behind the Harris Teeter grocery store. What is it? you mutter to yourself…why is it still standing there … Continue reading
Penthouse Living in Charleston – Which Are The Best?
I’ve written about handy man specials in Wagener Terrace, about the hot million dollar market in Downtown Charleston, about condo buildings and the highest-priced home for sale on the Peninsula…but I haven’t yet touched penthouses. Inspired by a recent open … Continue reading
Historic King Street in 1915
A friend of mine unearthed this great photo yesterday and I had to post it. Check out the trolley lines and the lights across the street. It’s amazing how much it looks the same, yet completely different. I do love … Continue reading
The Charleston City Market gets a new look in 2010
Those of us who live here look at the City Market with a smidge of disdain and wishful thinking. 15 years ago, it was the only place to go for nightlife so we all did. Today – it has become … Continue reading
So what in the world is a Cistern?
Here in Charleston, when you say THE Cistern – everyone knows you are referring to the place in the center of the College of Charleston campus where they have concerts and the famed graduation ceremony where all the graduates wear … Continue reading
The Charleston Art of Porch Sittin’
Rain or shine, day or night, on the front or on the side, Charlestonians are experts in the fine art of porch-sitting. Even our President remarked in 2008 that ”Our campaign was not hatched in the halls of Washington. It … Continue reading
So what exactly is the Charleston Single House?
The Charleston Single House is an architectural style associated with Charleston, SC and refers to homes built one room wide with double covered piazzas (Charlestonese for porch). The homes can be many rooms long and multiple stories high. Some are … Continue reading
