The Charleston, South Carolina area is a great place to live or have a vacation home. The weather is great, the beaches are fantastic, golf courses are abundant, there are many historical sites, the architecture is unbelievable, the dining is unbeatable, and the people are the friendliest in the country. It is because of these reasons that I believe Charleston SC Real Estate is truly unique. I look forward to helping you with any of your real estate needs in Charleston, Berkeley, or Dorchester counties. Today’s article is titled:
Edmondston – Alston House at 21 East Battery, Charleston, South Carolina
Of Charleston’s many fine house museums, only the Edmondson – Alston ( constructed in 1825 and renovated in 1838) commands magnificent views of the Charleston harbor. Form its piazzas General P. T. Beauregard watched the fierce bombardment of Fort Sumter on April 12, 1861 which signaled the start of the Civil War. December 11th the same year the home gave refuge to General Robert E. Lee the night a fire threatened his safety in a hotel where he was staying.
The house was built in the late Federal style by Scottish shipping merchant Charles Edmondston at the height of his commercial success. A decade later, during an economic reversal known as “The Panic of 1837” Edmondston sold the home to Charles Alston. Altson quickly began to update the home in the Greek Revival style. The home has remained in the Alston family since that time.
This home is managed by the Middleton Place Foundation. Tours are offered Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM and Sunday and Monday from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM. For more information call 843-722-7171, or visit http://www.middletonplace.org/
As always, your thoughts, questions, or comments are greatly appreciated. Let me know if I can help with any of your Charleston SC real estate needs or questions.
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Sincerely,
"Carolina Joe" Idleman
http://www.carolinajoe.com/
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