Old Exchange and Dungeon

Old Exchange and Dungeon

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     The Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon is located at 122 East Bay St in Charleston, South Carolina.  It was built in 1771.  It served as a commercial exchange and custom house.  It is an example of Georgian architecture with a grand ball room, observation deck and museum.

     It served as a military prison during the Revolutionary War; A pow camp during the Civil War.  

     A provost dungeon was in the basement for pows and political prisoners.

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