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Glimpses of Charleston

A local's eye view

...this simple dwelling was part of a much larger structure. Built in 1867 it was used as a hospital. In 1874, the hospital was split into two dwellings, and then around 1913 this one was moved a bit down the block to its current location on Lenwood Boulevard -- from the corner of Tradd where it originally was built.

Once Upon A Time…

…this simple dwelling was part of a much larger structure. Built in 1867 it was used as a hospital. In 1874, the hospital was split into two dwellings, and then around 1913 this one was moved a bit down the block to its current location on Lenwood Boulevard — from the corner of Tradd where it originally was built.

Ask a Local

What’s the deal with the City Market? Were slaves sold there or not?

asks John H., from Seattle, Washington… The City Market is what was called the “Slaves’ Market,” not the “Slaves Market.”  That apostrophe makes all the difference in the world. While a shocking number of humans were sold into slavery in Charleston (a very dark period in the City’s history), they were not sold at what […]

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