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Interior of the Dock Street Theatre

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0100

Title:
Interior of the Dock Street Theatre
Charleston South Carolina (SC), Linen PM 1940 Apr-13

Description:
The Dock Street Theatre, Charleston, South Carolina, is a revival of the theatre which opened on the same site in 1736. All of the buildings incorporate the remaining walls of the old Planters Hotel which began its operation in 1835. Buildings were completed by the Works Progress Administration for the City of Charleston. The theatre is operated by the Carolina Art Association

Gibbes Art Gallery

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 23:37:29 +0100

Title:
Gibbes Art Gallery
Charleston South Carolina (SC), Chrome unused

Description:
The will of James S. Gibbes, proved in 1888, bequeathed $100,000 to the Mayor of Charleston and to three trustees, members of the Art Association. With these funds, the present Gibbes Memorial Art Gallery was built

"In Charleston, It's Henry's For Foods"

Mon, 4 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +0100

Title:
"In Charleston, It's Henry's For Foods"
Charleston South Carolina (SC), Linen unused

Description:
Just as the Sword Gate in Charleston sets the style in iron gate design so also "In Charleston It's Henry's" for fine food Salesman's Sample

Submarine Tender USS Howard W. Gilmore

Sat, 2 Feb 2013 01:17:32 +0100

Title:
Submarine Tender USS Howard W. Gilmore
Charleston South Carolina (SC), Chrome unused

Description:
SUBMARINE TENDER USS HOWARD W. GILMORE (AS-16) U. S. Naval Base Charleston, S. C. The USS Howard W. Gilmore provides facilities and support for submarines in overseas areas. The vessel acts as a combination ammunition depot, supply center, shipyard, and motel to her "brood" of submarines. At the same pier are the submarines CLAMAGORE (SS-343) and DARTER (SS-576) Charleston Post Card Co

Dock Street Theatre, Church and Chalmers Street

Sat, 2 Feb 2013 01:09:37 +0100

Title:
Dock Street Theatre, Church and Chalmers Street
Charleston South Carolina (SC), Chrome

Description:
Oldest legitimate playhouse in the United States

The Heart of Charleston Motor Hotel

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 15:56:20 +0100

Title:
The Heart of Charleston Motor Hotel
Charleston South Carolina (SC), Chrome unused

Description:
200 Meeting Street

Sunken Gardens, Hampton Park

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 20:59:29 +0100

Title:
Sunken Gardens, Hampton Park
Charleston South Carolina (SC), Divided Back PM 1914 Dec-11

Scene in Hampton Park

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 20:59:29 +0100

Title:
Scene in Hampton Park
Charleston South Carolina (SC), Divided Back PM 1907 Jun-9

Everett's Restaurant

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 18:07:12 +0100

Title:
Everett's Restaurant
Charleston South Carolina (SC), Chrome unused

Description:
172 Cannon Street

Heart of Charleston

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 18:05:36 +0100

Title:
Heart of Charleston
Charleston South Carolina (SC), Chrome PM 1979

Description:
200 Meeting Street

Francis Marion Hotel

Sat, 22 Dec 2012 15:28:51 +0100

Title:
Francis Marion Hotel
Charleston South Carolina (SC), Linen PM 1953 Sep-30

Description:
Modern and fireproof, is located in the heart of Charleston's business district. It was named after the famous Revolutionary General Francis Marion 1732 - February 26, 1795

Bird's Eye View of Broad Street, From Peoples National Bank Building

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 16:13:46 +0100

Title:
Bird's Eye View of Broad Street, From Peoples National Bank Building
Charleston South Carolina (SC), White Border unused

Description:
Broad Street houses most of the law and real estate firms in the City. From here may be seen the Old Library, St. Michael's Church, The Court House, Post Office, and Washington Square Park

Public Library and Post Office

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 17:42:34 +0100

Title:
Public Library and Post Office
Charleston South Carolina (SC), White Border PM 1920 Aug-8

Scene at the Dry Dock Navy Yard

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 17:42:00 +0100

Title:
Scene at the Dry Dock Navy Yard
Charleston South Carolina (SC), White Border PM 1921 Dec-9

Description:
Meeting St. or Navy Yard car. A ride of about five miles by trolley or auto from the city, and is most beautifully located on the Cooper River. The Government has expended millions of dollars on its dry-dock, buildings and officers' quarters. Two famous vessels are stationed here, "The Hartford," Admiral Farragut's flagship of Civil War fame and "They Olympia," Admiral Dewey's flagship of Manila

Foreign Vessel Loading Cotton

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:13:35 +0100

Title:
Foreign Vessel Loading Cotton
Charleston South Carolina (SC), Divided Back PM 1913 Apr-16

Pringle House

Mon, 8 Oct 2012 23:50:19 +0100

Title:
Pringle House
Charleston South Carolina (SC), Divided Back PM 1907 Sep-11

Description:
The old Bull-Pringle mansion on lower King Street is one of the landmarks of the city. It is striking in appearance, enclosed by a semi-circular brick wall about twelve feet high and surrounded by iron spikes. Prior to the Revolution it was the home of Col. Miles Brewton, and during that war was occupied as headquarters by Lord Rawdon and Col. Nesbit Balfour, commandant of Charleston; since then it has been in the possession of the Bull and Pringle families and is known as the Bull-Pringle House

The Charleston Hotel

Mon, 8 Oct 2012 23:47:22 +0100

Title:
The Charleston Hotel
Charleston South Carolina (SC), Divided Back PM 1911 Feb-11

The End of King Street

Wed, 19 Sep 2012 19:48:05 +0100

Title:
The End of King Street
Charleston South Carolina (SC), Chrome unused

Description:
Charleston's principal thoroughfare, King Street, follows the old King's Highway through the entire length of the city ending here at the Battery. This view from the Fort Sumter Hotel overlooks Battery Park and in the distance the Atlantic Ocean

Elks Club

Sun, 26 Aug 2012 13:16:01 +0100

Title:
Elks Club
Charleston South Carolina (SC), Divided Back unused

King Street Looking North at Night

Sun, 26 Aug 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Title:
King Street Looking North at Night
Charleston South Carolina (SC), Divided Back

East Battery Parade

Wed, 8 Aug 2012 14:41:50 +0100

Title:
East Battery Parade
Charleston South Carolina (SC), Divided Back unused

Pringle House

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 00:29:54 +0100

Title:
Pringle House
Charleston South Carolina (SC), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused

U. S. Post Office Building

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 00:29:54 +0100

Title:
U. S. Post Office Building
Charleston South Carolina (SC), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1905 Dec-6

Street View of James S. Gibbs Memorial Art Gallery

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 00:29:44 +0100

Title:
Street View of James S. Gibbs Memorial Art Gallery
Charleston South Carolina (SC), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused

Aerial View of Inn and Grounds

Sat, 30 Jun 2012 13:05:12 +0100

Title:
Aerial View of Inn and Grounds
Charleston South Carolina (SC), Chrome unused

Description:
On the Ashley River at U.S. Hwy. Seventeen. 130 Rooms - Five Banquet & Meeting Rooms - Dining in The Grill or Colonial Room - Entertainment in The Lounge - Putting Green - Swimming Pool - Premier February, 1964

Guest Residence - Mrs J.H. Carr

Sun, 10 Jun 2012 14:49:20 +0100

Title:
Guest Residence - Mrs J.H. Carr
Charleston South Carolina (SC), Linen unused

Description:
Corner of Metting Street and The Battery

Hurricane Hugo, September 22, 1989

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:49:11 +0100

Title:
Hurricane Hugo, September 22, 1989
Charleston South Carolina (SC), Continental Chrome unused

Description:
Hurricane Hugo, Charleston, SC, September 21-22, 1989. Hurricane Hugo originated September 11, 1989 as a tropical wave off the coast of Africa. Two days later it pounded Puerto Rico and the Caribbean Islands and headed straight for the South Carolina coast. During the night and early morning hours of September 21 and 22, the 300 year old city of Charleston, South Carolina, was forever changed by the 135 MPH winds that came ashore

Charleston Naval Base

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:43:54 +0100

Title:
Charleston Naval Base
Charleston South Carolina (SC), Continental Chrome unused

Description:
Beautiful and historical Charleston Naval Base where hundreds of ship and shore-based sailors have served since 1903. Logistic support is rendered to operating forces of destroyers, nuclear submarines, conventional submarines, minecraft and dependent activities

New Union Station

Fri, 9 Mar 2012 23:08:49 +0100

Title:
New Union Station
Charleston South Carolina (SC), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused

Birdseye View

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 23:05:28 +0100

Title:
Birdseye View
Charleston South Carolina (SC), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1906 Feb-4

Pringle House, King Street

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 23:05:20 +0100

Title:
Pringle House, King Street
Charleston South Carolina (SC), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1902 Apr-1

Atlantic Fleet Mine Headquarters

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 19:00:15 +0100

Title:
Atlantic Fleet Mine Headquarters
Charleston South Carolina (SC), Chrome unused

Charleston Air Force Base

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 19:00:13 +0100

Title:
Charleston Air Force Base
Charleston South Carolina (SC), Chrome unused

Description:
The Lockheed C-121 Super Constellation, operated by the US Air Force's Military Air Transport Service (MATS), carries 77 passengers, has a maximum speed of 347 mph, and is powered by four 3,350 Wright turbo-compound engines

Polaris Missile Training Center, U.S. Naval Base

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 19:00:13 +0100

Title:
Polaris Missile Training Center, U.S. Naval Base
Charleston South Carolina (SC), Chrome unused

Description:
Edwards Hall, the first training center built to train crews of Polaris Missile submarines. The equipment contained inside the building is a duplication of the attack center installed in a Fleet Ballistic Missile submarine

Air Force Base - Passenger Terminal

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 19:00:12 +0100

Title:
Air Force Base - Passenger Terminal
Charleston South Carolina (SC), Chrome unused

The Colony House

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 18:52:09 +0100

Title:
The Colony House
Charleston South Carolina (SC), Chrome PM 1965 Sep-13

Description:
4 Vendue Range

Air View of the Citadel

Sun, 8 Jan 2012 13:37:02 +0100

Title:
Air View of the Citadel
Charleston South Carolina (SC), Linen unused

Description:
The Military College of South Carolina. Courses leading to degrees of Bachelor of Arts in English, modern languages, history and political science; and Bachelor of Science in physics, engineering, chemistry, business administration, and mathematics. Four year pre-medical course. ROTC units in infantry and coast artillery

Colonial Lake

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 13:31:19 +0100

Title:
Colonial Lake
Charleston South Carolina (SC), White Border

Description:
View on Beautiful Colonial Lake, Rutledge Avenue, Broad and Beaufain Streets. This is a recreation park, where in summer the children play and equatic sports are held

Residence of Miss Sallie Calhoun Carrington

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 20:27:43 +0100

Title:
Residence of Miss Sallie Calhoun Carrington
Charleston South Carolina (SC), Linen PM 1944 Jul-25

Description:
Corner of Meeting Street and the Battery

World Sign Post, Fort Sumter Hotel

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 20:27:01 +0100

Title:
World Sign Post, Fort Sumter Hotel
Charleston South Carolina (SC), Linen unused

Description:
This unusual world sign-post is located at the southeast corner of Fort Sumter Hotel, on the famous Battery at the foot of King Street. In the harbor, visible from many of the Hotel rooms and porches, is historic Fort Sumter for which the Hotel is named

City Park

Sat, 24 Sep 2011 16:55:30 +0100

Title:
City Park
Charleston South Carolina (SC), White Border unused

Description:
City Park, Charleston, SC City Hall Park, formerly Washington Square, Meeting, Broad and Chalmers Streets. Here there is much of more than passing interest. It contains the statue of William Pitt, Earl of Chatham. It was first placed on this square in 176 but as "it interfered with traffic" was later removed to the Orphan House Park. During the siege of Charleston, a cannon ball from James Island struck off the arm, which was extended as in speaking

Folly Island Beach and Pier

Sat, 27 Aug 2011 23:38:27 +0100

Title:
Folly Island Beach and Pier
Charleston South Carolina (SC), Linen PM 1941 May-12

Flower Vendor, Charleston, S. C

Sat, 27 Aug 2011 23:32:03 +0100

Title:
Flower Vendor, Charleston, S. C
Charleston South Carolina (SC), Linen unused

Description:
Flower Vendor Charleston, S. C. "America's Most Historic City" Throughout Charleston, mostly below Broad Street, flower vendors provide freshly cut flowers to motorists and residents the year-round. Highly competitive, aggressive sellers. Carrying baskets on the head is a typical practice locally and throughout the low country

Fort Moultrie and Grave of Osceola, The Indian Chief

Sat, 27 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0100

Title:
Fort Moultrie and Grave of Osceola, The Indian Chief
Charleston South Carolina (SC), Linen PM 1961 Apr-12

Description:
Fort Moultrie successfully defended the harbor against the British fleet under Sir Peter Parker. It is now a modern Coast Artillery Defense and Army Post

The Catholic Church in South Carolina

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 22:23:09 +0100

Title:
The Catholic Church in South Carolina
Charleston South Carolina (SC), Chrome unused

Description:
The Diocese of Charleston is coextensive with the State of South Carolina. Bishop - Most Rev. Paul J. Hallinan, D.D. It is the 6th oldest diocese in the United States. When established in 1820 it included Georgia and North Carolina

St. John's Lutheran Church

Sun, 14 Aug 2011 13:25:56 +0100

Title:
St. John's Lutheran Church
Charleston South Carolina (SC), Divided Back unused

Bird's Eye View from St. Michael's Church

Sun, 14 Aug 2011 13:25:55 +0100

Title:
Bird's Eye View from St. Michael's Church
Charleston South Carolina (SC), Divided Back PM 1912 Apr-25

St. Michael's Church

Sat, 6 Aug 2011 16:49:24 +0100

Title:
St. Michael's Church
Charleston South Carolina (SC), Real Photo

Charleston Hotel

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 14:58:00 +0100

Title:
Charleston Hotel
Charleston South Carolina (SC), Divided Back unused

Looking Across to Fort Sumter

Wed, 6 Jul 2011 14:42:44 +0100

Title:
Looking Across to Fort Sumter
Charleston South Carolina (SC), Divided Back PM 1908 Jun-17