George Parsons Eliot House

     This is a Greek Style 2.5 story frame house.  It was built in 1841. It was built by George Parsons Eliot.  Before the Civil.War, it was sold to Dr. William Jenkins.

     During the Civil War, it was confiscated by the North for use as a hospital.

Historical photo

Citadel Square Baptist Church

     This Church is located at 328 Meeting Street Charleston. It was the 4th Baptist Church in Charleston.  This developed as an outgrowth of the First Baptist Church.

    The architect was Jones and Lee.  Construction began on June 17, 1855.  The church opened on November 1856.  In 1885, a hurricane damaged the steeple. The tower and steeple were repaired by architect Edward Silloway     The steeple was destroyed by Hurricane Hugo.  It was rebuilt 210 feet shorter.

Mercer Williams House Museum

Same as above

The Mercer Williams House is located at 429 Bull Street Savannah, Georgia.   The building style is Italianate.  It was designed by John Norris.  It was built for General Hugh Mercer (who never lived in the house).  Construction began in 1860. It was completed in 1868

There are 40 windows.  There are 3 floors.  The rear of the first and second floors open on a veranda.  The exterior is Philadelphia red brick.

The first person to occupy the house was John Rudolph Wilder.   For a period in the 20th century the building was used by the Savannah  Shriners AleeTemple.   It lay vacant until 1960 at which time it was purchased by Jim Williams ( a well known preservationist) for $55,000.  He renovated the building.    Williams died in 1990.  His sister sold it for $7,000,00.

Incidentally the house was used during the filming of Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil

     The Citadel Summerral

Same as above

•     The Summerral Citadel Chapel is of a cruciform shape on the campus of the Citadel in Charleston, South Carolina.  Construction was between 1936 to 1938. It is located on the Avenue of Remberance directly across Summer all Field
•      It was designed by C.R. MacDonald. First service was in 1937.  The chapel was named in honor of citadel President General Charles Pelot Summerral.  In 1985, a one million dollar repair program was developed.
•      On the inside of the chapel, there are 30 stained glass windows designed by H.G.Wilbert depicting the life of Christ

Bell Tower

Bell Tower and Carrilon

Bell Tower and Carrilon

Bell Tower and Carrilon

     Erected in 1954, the bell tower and Carollin stands on the ground of the Citadel in Charleston, South Carolina. It is 90 feet tall. The tower also contains Colibarium made of marble and mahogany. containing 403 Niches.  The tower has multiple bells ranging in weight from 25 to 4,400 ponds.

     The bell tower was donated by two citadel alumni–Charles Daniel and R. Hugh Daniel.  This was as a tribute to Major Thomas Dry.  The major was killed in World War 2.

Charleston Market Hall

This is a two story Greek Revival style building.  It was built in !841.  The architect was Edward Brickell White..  It has brown stone stucco, red sandstone, green ironworks and prominent column.  The ground level is an arcade.

The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 4, 1973