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Title |
56 Pitt Street |
Date |
Undated |
Description |
Photographic postcard featuring 56 Pitt Street, "The Colonial," when it was operated as a guest house. Features two photographic views of the building -- front and side. Captioned: "The Colonial, Mrs. W.H. Cogswell, Hostess, 56 Pitt Street, Charleston, S.C. Central - Furnace Heated - Quiet. Phone 4180." Photograph caption: "Built about 1790. Cogswell residence since 1871." On verso is a small photograph of the sign: "The Colonial - Tourists - 56." House was moved to 187 Wentworth Street in 1981 by Historic Charleston Foundation when it was threatened with demolition. |
Object Type |
Postcard |
Photographer/Creator |
Unattributed |
Subjects |
Historic buildings--South Carolina--Charleston Guesthouses--South Carolina--Charleston |
Search Terms |
Postcards Pitt Street Wentworth Street Relocated buildings |
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Classification |
Postcards |
Object ID # |
2017.024.12 |