Planters Hotel, Charleston SC, Historic Image, 1953

This vintage photograph captures the historic Planters Hotel, located in Charleston, South Carolina. The hotel is built around the ruins of Americas first planned theater, which dates back to 1736. After the theater fell into disrepair shortly after 1800, the Planters Hotel was constructed, preserving the areas architectural heritage.

The image showcases the elegant ironwork and distinctive balconies characteristic of Charlestons architectural style. The hotels location in Charleston County places it within a city renowned for its rich history and vibrant culture. The photograph contributes to the understanding of Charlestons development as a significant urban center in the American South.

This image is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South and was acquired from the Frances Benjamin Johnston estate in 1953. It serves as a valuable visual record of early 20th-century architecture and urban life in Charleston.

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