Glimpses of Charleston

A local's eye view

Skyline

While a very low city, with strict height ordinances, Charleston has a pretty interesting skyline. Dominated by church steeples, it helps give Charleston its nickname… the Holy City

High Battery View

The late afternoon sun lighting up the buildings along the end of the High Battery.

Cogswell Building

The Cogswell Building on East Bay Street was the home of the Evans & Cogswell Printing Company. Prior to the Civil War they printed stamps, bank notes, bonds, certificates of stock, executive documents, medical publications, and military manuals. They even lithographed the Ordinance of Secession, one of the most fateful documents in American history. During the Civil War they produced some of the Confederate currency, government bonds and various books. To escape the clutches of the Northern army, the company was moved to Columbia, SC, where it was burned down in 1865… but that’s another story.

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A Peek Beyond The Gate

While walking around Charleston, it’s well worth taking a peek through a gate and seeing what’s on the other side. The gardens and yards are generally beautiful and may contain an eye-catching fountain or statue. This yard, surrounded by hedges and walls is located on lower Meeting Street,  at the corner of Ladson Street.

Heading For Home

The Low Battery along the Ashley River is a wonderful spot to watch the sunset in Charleston. It’s always fun to watch the boats racing the sun to get back to the marinas.

St. Michael’s Alley

Tucked behind Broad Street is a one block street that runs between Meeting and Church Streets — St. Michael’s Alley. With these distinctive Italian Cypress trees lining the way, it’s a great “cut-through” when you are out for a walk.