Charleston Old Jail

Old Charleston Jail

     21 Magazine aka Old Charleston Jail was located atb21 Magazine Street Charleston, South Carolina. It was operational between1802 to 1939.  It was 4 stories topped with a 2 story octagonal tower.  Charleston architects Harbor and Settle were responsible for an 1855 alteration including a rear octagonal wing.  An 1886 earthquake damaged the tower and top story of the main building.  These were subsequently were removed

Leave a comment