Monthly Archives: May 2011

Crescent is Gorget

Posted on May 14, 2011 by admin

South Carolina’s “palmetto flag” was officially made the state banner in 1861. The crescent and tree symbolize the defense of Charleston in 1776, shortly after independence had been declared from England. Troops wearing the crescent symbol on their caps built … Continue reading →

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Pineapple Gates actually Finials

Posted on May 9, 2011 by admin

Pineaple Gates  The statuesque brick single-house at 14 Legare Street is famously known for the its unusual “Pineapple” gates. Unlike the Sword Gates up the street, the namesake motif is not in swinging parts of the structure, but atop the … Continue reading →

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Fireproof Building…not!

Posted on May 5, 2011 by admin

We call the Romanesque Revival structure at the Northwest corner of Washington Park the Fireproof Building – even though it has actually caught fire.  The massive building with the Roman “tetra” style portico (that’s four columns) was designed by Charleston … Continue reading →

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