Charleston SC Church Landmark Photo, 1706

This vintage photograph captures a significant architectural landmark in Charleston, South Carolina, specifically from the Charleston County area. The image features a cruciform church that dates back to 1706, making it one of the oldest structures in the Episcopal tradition in the state. The church underwent significant renovations in 1723, when it was enlarged to its current size. However, in 1764, the building was severely damaged by fire, leading to the reconstruction of its walls.

The churchs design includes notable elements such as doors and fanlights, characteristic of the Episcopal architectural style in the region. This photograph is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, which documents historic buildings and their significance. The image was published in 1938 in Samuel Gaillard Stoneys work, Plantations of the Carolina Low Country.

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