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Charleston Historic District

Charleston, South Carolina
County of Charleston.
South of Bee, between Morris and Mary to the waterfront.
National Register Number: 78002497
 Resource type: District.
Property type: Domestic - single dwelling. The threat level was Satisfactory in
2002.
Congressional District: SC-6 Certified Local Government: YES
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Current use/information: Town.

Statement of Significance (as of designation - October 9, 1960):
The largest and most prosperous 18th-century metropolis south of Philadelphia, many of Charleston's residences and public buildings retain their period character.

Condition:
Located in Charleston's National Historic Landmark District, the 1802 Gothic-style Old City Jail includes an addition in the 1820s by noted architect Robert Mills. It has been vacant for over 60 years. A $500,000 matching grant from the 2003 federal Save America's Treasures program will support stabilization of the building exterior in preparation for a complete restoration and subsequent return to active use as a school of the building arts.


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