The PSC is pleased to share a local success story exemplifying the power of residents’ voices to positively impact the public process. Last month, the Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) began soliciting public input on the future of the West Ashley branch library on Windermere Boulevard. Constructed in 1964 on land donated to Charleston County […]
As downtown residents may recall, for more than half a century the southwest corner of King and Tradd Streets was an anomaly in the densely developed, predominantly residential district south of Broad Street. Positioned on the diagonal to the intersection, the 139-square-foot Boxx Service Station, also known as the Fort Sumter Filling Station, stood as […]
SUMMER 2020 – ONE POSITION AVAILABLE The Preservation Society of Charleston (PSC) is seeking one paid intern for summer 2020 (up to 30 hours per week for 10 weeks from Tuesday, June 2 – Friday, August 7) to work in support of the PSC’s ongoing civil rights research and mapping initiative, the Charleston Justice Journey […]
The PSC recognizes that engaging in the public process can be daunting and sometimes confusing. As part of an ongoing series, Public Meetings 101, we are covering a different public meeting each month to give you the tools you need to stand up for Charleston. The Planning Commission is a nine-member citizen advisory board who reviews planning items […]
1 Broad Street Owner: Mark Beck Architect: Bill Huey + Associates Contractor: NBM Construction (Pro Merito Award and Interior Carolopolis Award) Designed in the Renaissance Revival style by notable antebellum Charleston architectural firm Jones and Lee, the three-story brownstone building at 1 Broad Street was constructed in 1853 as the headquarters for the State Bank […]
MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR Founded in 1920, the Preservation Society of Charleston (PSC) is the oldest grassroots preservation organization in the nation. The PSC serves as a strong advocacy leader for citizens concerned about preserving Charleston’s distinctive character, quality of life, and diverse neighborhoods. The Preservation Society is located in Charleston, South Carolina, and is […]