Charleston: A Historic Walking Tour (Images of America)
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| Rating | : | 4.31 (901 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0738517798 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-07-03 |
| Language | : | English |
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Yet Charleston has survived its darker days, and now may be the city’s finest hour. The city has experienced bleak times and disasters, including fires, a devastating earthquake, and hurricanes, not to mention the challenges of Reconstruction. Its ballrooms and benevolent society halls attest to grand periods of opulence and high living. This book offers three tours to explore the historic downtown: the Meeting Street loop, the Legare Street loop, and the Ansonborough tour. With its architecture, palm trees, and cobblestone streets, Charleston is one of the South’s great cultural destinations. Charleston: A Historic Walking Tour will help natives and visitors alike appreciate the history and residents of this beautiful city. The horrors of bombardment and occupation by conquering armies have left their marks. Enjoy the walk, and let the city tell you its story.. Neighborhoods from Calhoun Street to the Batte
. Author Mary Preston Foster moved to Charleston in the 1960s, when single schoolteachers often rented rooms and carriage houses on Church Street and South Battery. Foster shares her experience and passion for this city’s wonderful past. As a librarian and licensed Charleston tour guide, Mrs
As a librarian and licensed Charleston tour guide, Mrs. Foster shares her experience and passion for this city’s wonderful past. About the Author Author Mary Preston Foster moved to Charleston in the 1960s, when single schoolteachers often rented rooms and carriage houses on Church Street and South Battery.
Charleston: A Historic Waking Tour Baynarda P. Marvin Excellent book for anyone interested in history and historical homes and buildings in Charleston, SC. Great for just reading or using as a guide for touring the most beautiful, historic city in our country.. Great information corlee The book was a great depiction of architecture in Charleston. I have since visited the city for the first time. I found more historical information in other guides as this one focuses on the architecture.. S. Weeks said A terrific book. What a terrific book with so many wonderful photos and information on Charleston, SC. I, as well as my family have always lived in Charleston."best destination city in the US for 1A terrific book What a terrific book with so many wonderful photos and information on Charleston, SC. I, as well as my family have always lived in Charleston."best destination city in the US for 13 years". I'm so proud of our city and this book brings back so many wonderful memories and provides people that are new to Charleston a lot of history for our beautiful city.. years". I'm so proud of our city and this book brings back so many wonderful memories and provides people that are new to Charleston a lot of history for our beautiful city.