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"Old Citadel" [337 Meeting Street] - 1950s
V&W photograph of the "Old Citadel," south elevation, viewed from across the parade ground, now Marion Square. A portion of the ironwork surrounding the Old Hornwork is at left. Printed on Kodak Velox Paper.
Record Type: Photo
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"Old Citadel" [337 Meeting Street] - 1963
Seven Polaroid photographs of the "Old Citadel": a: Portion of the entry, south elevation. b: Archway over an alley(?) between two buildings. Sign posted at right: "Don't Blow Horn. Stop." c-e: Views of the courtyard. Photo C dated February 1963. f-g: Views of the east wing arched entry with iron balcony above. Photo F dated February 1963.
Record Type: Photo
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Old Citadel During Gutting - 1995
Sixteen color slides of the Old Citadel building during the extensive gutting in 1995-1996 for its reuse as a hotel. Three exterior views and thirteen interior views. The gutting exposed the structure's original interior brickwork seen in some of the slides. Slides of window frames and mantels like those removed by the developers are also seen in some of the slides. Slides date-stamped April 28, 1995. Only slides A and D have been scann...
Record Type: Photo
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Property File - 337 Meeting Street (Old Citadel Building)
Marion Square (a/k/a Citadel Square) was developed by 1830 and attained its present conformity by 1883. During the Revolutionary War tabby fortifications stretched across this site for the defense of Charleston from British attack. Developed after the war, with Lowndes Street running east-west through this space and Tobacco Street at its northern end, it soon became a muster ground for the State Arsenal, designed by Frederick Wesner and erected i...
Record Type: Archive
