Author: preservation-admin
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Union Pier’s first major public meeting on March 23
The proposed redevelopment of Union Pier will get its first major public meeting on Thursday, when the Planning Commission convenes a special informational session at the Main Library downtown. The first of three planned info-only meetings (meaning no votes will be taken), Thursday’s event will deal with resilience and stormwater management, one of the key…
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Preservation Society awarded grant to develop climate resilience guidelines for historic properties
For Immediate Release: Sam Spence | 843.722.4630 ext. 23 | sspence@preservationsociety.org CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA – The Preservation Society has been awarded a grant by the National Trust for Historic Preservation through the Moe Family Fund for Statewide and Local Partners program to support the development of Climate Resilience Guidelines for Historic Properties in Charleston. This…
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A Tale of Two Denied Projects
UPDATE: 295 Calhoun Street will again go before the BAR-L next week, on March 8, according to agendas released Friday by the City of Charleston. Denials of projects at BAR are challenging for everyone involved in the process – we all much prefer to see projects succeed. That’s why we routinely meet with project teams…
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69th Carolopolis Awards announced, including new Resilience honors
Each year, the Preservation Society celebrates the best of preservation in Charleston and the Lowcountry through the Carolopolis Award program. This year’s award winners included 15 unique projects that represent the highest standard for preservation and design. The 69th Carolopolis Awards notably marked the introduction of the new Resilience Award category to showcase exceptional examples…
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Madison Lee – Biography
Madison holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Historic Preservation and Community Planning from the College of Charleston, where she was recognized as an Albert Simons Scholar and School of the Arts Scholar. After graduation, Madison worked in marketing and project management before focusing her career on preservation, joining the PSC in November 2023. In…
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Crucial Takeaways on Union Pier
The turnout at our winter member meeting demonstrated the extraordinary community interest in the redevelopment proposal for Union Pier. More than 400 of you attended or watched online. The meeting was extremely timely as we have just learned that the Ports Authority has officially filed its rezoning application with the City (details forthcoming). This is…
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Tennessee Williams, JFK and a Suspected Nazi Spy: The History Behind Charleston’s Fort Sumter House
Read the original The Wall Street Journal article here. Fort Sumter House is a former luxury hotel—now a condominium building—in the South of Broad neighborhood in Charleston, S.C. KATIE CHARLOTTE FOR THE WALL STREET JOURNAL Even at 100 years old, Fort Sumter House is a relative newcomer to Charleston, S.C., where many of the homes…
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Videos: Learn more about historic Black-owned businesses
EXPLORE THE NEW BLACK BUSINESSES OF CHARLESTON ORAL HISTORY PROJECT WEBSITE Last week, the Preservation Society launched the Black Businesses of Charleston Oral History Project with a community event and a new website featuring four initial interviews, historic photos, and more. We invite you to explore the interactive website to learn more about the significant…
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Charleston oral history project honors Black entrepreneurs
Read the original Charleston City Paper article here. The Brooks Motel on Morris Street was listed in the 1960 edition of The Traveler’s Green Book as a safe place to eat and sleep in Jim Crow-era Charleston | Courtesy The Preservation Society of Charleston Charleston is buzzing with the stories of Black entrepreneurs who provided…
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BAR stands firm against inappropriate design on Calhoun Street
Image Source: November 9, 2022 BAR-L Image Overview The Board of Architectural Review- Large denied the 295 Calhoun project for the third time last night. The decision is a critically important rebuke of a proposal that board members have agreed, time after time, is inappropriate for this significant site. It also demonstrates that this board…