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Glimpses of Charleston

A local's eye view

Early morning along Colonial Lake. The lake is named in honor of the Colonial Commons Act of 1768, which set aside the land for public use. Before its name was officially in 1881, it was simply called the Rutledge Street Pond, or "The Pond." It's a great place for a walk or run... or just to sit and watch the others go by.

The Pond

Early morning along Colonial Lake. The lake is named in honor of the Colonial Commons Act of 1768, which set aside the land for public use. Before its name was officially in 1881, it was simply called the Rutledge Street Pond, or “The Pond.” It’s a great place for a walk or run… or just to sit and watch the others go by.

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