The building on the left was built as a bank in 1854 on East Bay Street, in the Moorish Revival Style referred to its architect as “Saracenic.” Years later, the building housed a well known Charleston restaurant — Saracen.
A local's eye view
The building on the left was built as a bank in 1854 on East Bay Street, in the Moorish Revival Style referred to its architect as “Saracenic.” Years later, the building housed a well known Charleston restaurant — Saracen.