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Posted: December 1, 2019
12 George Street. There’s no history on this house in HCF’s Archives. What is known is that it was built at the turn of the 20th century and was demolished in 1972 for the construction of townhouses. Historic Charleston Foundation did not oppose the demolition of 12 George, but Frances Edmunds did write to the developer suggesting that the neighboring 18th century properties at 6 and 8-10 George Street, also considered for demolition at the time, be restored. (News & Courier, Oct. 1, 1971, and other articles accessed via the database “America’s News—Historical and Current”–Charleston County Public Library website.)
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The answer is 242 Meeting Street, the location of Larry’s Restaurant. “In this new restaurant we have tried to anticipate your every want” begins the announcement of the opening of…
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February’s “Name That Building” featured the Colonial Motor Court that had been located at 142 Cannon Street. There’s no history on this building in HCF’s Archives. What is known is…
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