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Glimpses of Charleston

A local's eye view

Built in 1888, this tower located behind a now-funct firehouse at 112 Meeting Street in Charleston, was part of fire warning system. It was in use until 1953.

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Built in 1888, this tower and large bell (2500 pounds) located behind a now-defunct firehouse at 112 Meeting Street, was part of  fire warning system. It was in use until 1953.

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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