Category Archives: Charleston Architecture

The Charleston City Market gets a new look in 2010

Posted on October 13, 2009 by Kristin B. Walker

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 →

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So what in the world is a Cistern?

Posted on August 20, 2009 by Kristin B. Walker

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 →

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The Charleston Art of Porch Sittin'

Posted on June 15, 2009 by Kristin B. Walker

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 →

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So what exactly is the Charleston Single House?

Posted on June 11, 2009 by Kristin B. Walker

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 →

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