Glimpses of Charleston

A local's eye view

Rooftops

A beautiful view across the rooftops of Charleston, across to the Cooper River Bridge (well, the Ravenel Bridge, but we still call it the CRB). You can get this view by going up to The Watch, the Restoration's rooftop restaurant/bar on Wentworth Street.

A beautiful view across the rooftops of Charleston, across to the Cooper River Bridge (well, the Ravenel Bridge, but we still call it the CRB). You can get this view by going up to The Watch, the Restoration‘s rooftop restaurant/bar on Wentworth Street.

Blue Shutters

When travelling east on Tradd Street, this beautiful house with the distinctive blue shutters is always an eye-catcher. Built around 1713, it was recently renovated and repainted -- and they made the great decision to keep those shutters blue.

When travelling on Tradd Street, this beautiful house with the distinctive blue shutters is always an eye-catcher. Built around 1713, it was recently renovated and repainted — and they made the great decision to keep those shutters blue.

Spring Blossoms

This beautiful scene can be found on the north side of  Tradd Street in Charleston.

This beautiful scene can be found on the north side of  Tradd Street in Charleston.

A Prestigious Address

St. Philip's graveyard has some pretty significant people buried in it, including Edward Rutledge --a signer of the Declaration of Independence, Charles Pinckney -- a signer of the US Constitution, John C. Calhoun -- a former Vice President of the United States,  and Col. William Rhett --who was called the "Scourge of the Pirates," as he was tasked with bringing Blackbeard and Stede Bonnet (the "Gentleman Pirate") to justice.

St. Philip’s graveyard has some pretty significant people buried in it, including Edward Rutledge –a signer of the Declaration of Independence, Charles Pinckney — a signer of the US Constitution, John C. Calhoun — a former Vice President of the United States,  and Col. William Rhett –who was called the “Scourge of the Pirates,” as he was tasked with bringing Blackbeard and Stede Bonnet (the “Gentleman Pirate”) to justice.

Market Hall

Market Hall anchors the front end of the Charleston City Market -- which traces its roots back to 1788, when the land for the market was ceded to the City by Charles Pinckney with the stipulation that the land be used as a public market in perpetuity. Market Hall was designed by the well-known architect, E.B. White, and was inspired by Temple of the Wingless Victory in Athens. Across the top are friezes of sheep's and bull's heads, symbolizing that there was a meat market there.

Market Hall anchors the front end of the Charleston City Market — which traces its roots back to 1788, when the land for the market was ceded to the City by Charles Pinckney with the stipulation that the land be used as a public market in perpetuity. Market Hall was designed by the well-known architect, E.B. White, and was inspired by Temple of the Wingless Victory in Athens. Across the top are friezes of sheep’s and bull’s heads, symbolizing that there was a meat market there.

Georgia on My Mind

The Miles Brewton House (circa 1769) on King Street is one of the truly special houses in Charleston. Its whole complex, complete with its dependency buildings, is considered to be the finest example of Georgian architecture remaining in America. During the Revolutionary War it served as the headquarters for British General Henry Clinton, and towards the end of the Civil War it was the Union army headquarters. It's a spectacular house and property -- thanks to Town & Country magazine, you can get a peek inside here.

The Miles Brewton House (circa 1769) on King Street is one of the truly special houses in Charleston. Its whole complex, complete with its dependency buildings, is considered to be the finest example of Georgian architecture remaining in America. During the Revolutionary War it served as the headquarters for British General Henry Clinton, and towards the end of the Civil War it was the Union army headquarters. It’s a spectacular house and property — thanks to Town & Country magazine, you can get a peek inside here.

Coming and Going

As the early morning sun lights up White Point Garden, it first hits a number of cannons -- two of which were used to defend Fort Sumter and, interestingly and a bit ironically, one that was used to bombard the fort from the USS Keokuk. What a great spot to watch the sun come up.

As the early morning sun lights up White Point Garden, it first hits a number of cannons — two of which were used to defend Fort Sumter and, interestingly and a bit ironically, one that was used to bombard the very same fort from the USS Keokuk. What a great spot to watch the sun come up.