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  1. Looking North on King Street from Hasell Street at 253 and 254 King - late 1930s

    B&W photograph of the view looking north on King Street from the corner of Hasell Street to the Francis Marion Hotel. Buildings on the west side of the street are prominent but the east side of the street is also in view. Cars are parked along the west side of the street. East side buildings: 254 King, 256 King (Florsheim Shoes), 260 King (Kerrison's Department Store). West side buildings: 253 King, 255 King, 257 King, 259 King (Woolworths)...

    Record Type: Photo

    North on King Street from 254 King
  2. Looking North on King Street from Wentworth Street at 274 and 275 King Street - c. 1920 & c. 1940

    Two B&W photographs of the view looking north on King Street from the corner of Wentworth Street to the Francis Marion Hotel. Almost the same view but taken approximately twenty years apart. Buildings on the west side of the street are more prominent than the east side. In both photographs there is pedestrian activity and vehicles on the street. East side buildings: 274-276 King (South Carolina Power Company). West side buildings: 275 Kin...

    Record Type: Photo

    a: View of King Street from Wentworth Street, c. 1920
  3. Old Slave Market For Rent - 1938

    B&W photograph of "The Old Slave Market" taken when the building was for rent. View from across the cobblestone street. Envelope that contained the photograph was dated Feb. 28, 1938. Howard R. Jacobs Photo Service.

    Record Type: Photo

    Old Slave Market
  4. Charleston Street Cars - 1930s?

    B&W photograph of several trolley cars lining a street, with a crowd standing by on the sidewalk. Trolley car driver stands by one of the cars. The clerestory of the Trolley Barn can be seen mid-photo behind the trolley cars. Stamped on back: "Howard R. Jacobs Co. - South Windermere - Charleston, S.C."

    Record Type: Photo

    Charleston Street Cars / Trolley Cars
  5. The New Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina [171 Moultrie Street] - 1930s?

    B&W photograph of the "New Citadel" near Hampton Park, showing the view looking north on Jones Avenue. Features the Padgett Thomas Hall, Murray Barracks, and Letellier Hall. on Marion Square. Car parked in front of buildings.

    Record Type: Photo

    The Citadel
  6. Medical College Hospital [86 Jonathan Lucas Street] - ca. 1957

    B&W photograph of the Medical College Hospital, Doughty Street elevation. The building was located at what was 16 Lucas Street. Now the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), 86 Jonathan Lucas Street.

    Record Type: Photo

    Medical College of South Carolina
  7. Best Friend of Charleston - ca. 1900

    B&W photograph of the Best Friend of Charleston in front of the Southern Railway Company complex bounded on three sides by Columbus, Meeting, and Spring Streets, showing the Machine Shop and its tower in the background. Appears to be a reprint of an early photograph.

    Record Type: Photo

    Best Friend of Charleston
  8. Porter Military Academy / U.S. Arsenal [167 Ashley Avenue] - 1930s?

    Two B&W negatives of Porter Military Academy (167 Ashley Avenue): a: View of the main building through an oak allee. b: View of flanker buildings and/or officer's quarters.

    Record Type: Photo

    a: Porter Military Academy
  9. The Evening Post / News and Courier Building - ca. 1930

    B&W negative of The Evening Post / News and Courier Building that was on Meeting Street, possibly 125 Meeting Street. Cars parked in front of building. Portion of the neighboring building at right.

    Record Type: Photo

    Evening Post Building
  10. Looking North on King Street From Beaufain Street - Date of original c. 1930

    B&W photograph of King Street looking north from just below Beaufain Street (mid-240 block). West side of the street at left, from Siegling Music House (243 King) and Kress Building (245-247 King) to the Francis Marion Hotel. East side of the street at right, from Federal Clothing Store (244 King), C.B. Prentiss Home Outfitters (250 King), and the Tip Top Inn. King Street is bustling with activity: cars, trolley cars, and pedestrians. Photogra...

    Record Type: Photo

    King Street, Mid-240 Block
  11. Bennett Rice Mill [~19 Concord Street] - 1950s(?)

    B&W photograph of the Bennett Rice Mill in deteriorated condition, probably in the 1950s.

    Record Type: Photo

    Bennett Rice Mill (1950s)
  12. Old City Jail [21 Magazine Street] - 1930s?

    B&W photograph of the Old City Jail [21 Magazine Street], north (front) elevation, undated but likely taken during the first half of the 20th century.

    Record Type: Photo

    Old City Jail
  13. Argyle Hotel - 1930s

    B&W photograph of the Argyle Hotel (237 Meeting Street), showing the front of the building and the Hasell Street elevation, and showing the corner of Meeting and Hasell Streets. Sign for the projects from the southeast corner of the building. Barber shop on the ground floor.

    Record Type: Photo

    Argyle Hotel
  14. "New" Roper Hospital [316 Calhoun Street] - ca. 1946

    B&W photograph of the "new" Roper Hospital, taken presumably before construction was completed. The West Ashley Bridge can be seen the background (left).

    Record Type: Photo

    "New" Roper Hospital
  15. Dock Workers Unloading Shipment of Bananas - ca. 1930s

    Two B&W photographs of dock workers handling a shipment of bananas, probably at the United Fruit Company docks located on Concord Street between Laurens and Society Streets

    Record Type: Photo

    a: Dock Workers Unloading Bananas

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