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Farmers' and Exchange Bank

Charleston, South Carolina
County of Charleston.
National Register Number: 73001685
 Resource type: Building.
Property type: Commerce/Trade - financial institution. The threat level was Satisfactory in
2008.
Congressional District: SC-6 Certified Local Government: YES

Statement of Significance (as of designation - November 7, 1973):
Completed in 1854, this Moorish design of bank may have been influenced by the popularity of Washington Irving's novel, THE ALHAMBRA; this style evolved from an aspect of English Regency architecture.

Condition:
Currently, the landmark is vacant, but in good condition.

College of Charleston students recently completed HABS-level drawings of the building. Currently under renovation to become a restaurant again.


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