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1. 238-242 King Street (former Calhoun Hotel) and 244 King Street - 1970s

   B&W photograph of 238-242 King Street (former Hotel Calhoun) and 244 King Street (Annette Sandburg Antiques), street (front) elevation. Now the site of Charleston Place. Sign for the intersection of Beaufain and King in foreground. "Chas. Center Photo."

   Record Type: Photo

   
2. 238-242 King Street: Side of Building and Rear Lot - 1970s

   Five B&W photographs of the structures at the rear of 238-242 King Street up to the rear of the buildings at ca. 199-203 Meeting Street, bordering what was northern boundary of the Belk parking lot, and on the site where Charleston Center would be constructed. Photos D and E show details of the brick work on the south elevation of 238-242 King.

   Record Type: Photo

   
3. Hotel Calhoun (238-242 King Street) - ca. 1882

   Hotel Calhoun (238-242 King Street) under repair, with ladders and scaffolding(?) shoring up the building at the ground story. Several workers stand or sit on sidewalk outside of the building. Also in view are portions of the Hines Optical Co. (left) and the building to its right. These buildings were demolished in the 1970s for the construction of the Charleston Place complex. Photo measures 7" x 8½"; matted to a total dimension of approx. ...

   Record Type: Photo

   
4. Hotel Calhoun (238-242 King Street) - ca. 1903

   Digital image of a late-19th, early-20th century view of the Hotel Calhoun (238-242 King Street). Engraving illustrated an advertisement in the 1903 City Directory.

   Record Type: Photo

   
5. Property File - 238-242 King Street (Hotel Calhoun)

   Constructed shortly after the 1838 fire, 238-242 King was the largest group of buildings on the site of the development of Charleston Center [Charleston Place]. The substantial building with Greek Revival lines anchored the bend of King Street. Location of Hotel Calhoun from ? to ca. 1910?. Other occupants: from 1910-1930, M. Furchgott 's & Sons; 1910-1950, S.C. National Guard Armory / Co. B 118th Infantry / Washington Light Infantry of S.C.; ...

   Record Type: Archive

   
6. Side Entry Door to 238-242 King Street, Washington Light Infantry Building - 1970s

   Decorative ironwork door, the side entry to 238-242 King Street. Ironwork features circular Washington Light Infantry emblem "Valor and Virtue - Washington - W.L.I. 1807," with six small iron panels with the years 1812, 1836, 1847, 1861, 1917, and [1941?].

   Record Type: Photo