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Market Hall and Sheds

Charleston, South Carolina
County of Charleston.
188 Meeting Street
National Register Number: 73001689
 Resource type: Building.
Property type: Commerce/Trade - business. The threat level was Satisfactory in
2008.
Certified Local Government: YES
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Statement of Significance (as of designation - November 7, 1973):
Constructed in 1841, this is one of a small number of 19th-century market complexes extant in the United States. An imposing building with Doric columns, front portico, and elaborate ironwork, it resembles a small classical temple.

Condition:
Building underwent extensive rehab in the late 1990s; currently, it is in excellent condition.

There are no changes since the last report.


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