Preservation Society of Charleston

Tag: Morris Street Neighborhood

  • Major Alterations Approved for Significant Civil Rights Site

    Major Alterations Approved for Significant Civil Rights Site

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    Last week the Board of Architectural Review – Small (BAR-S) approved a proposal to significantly alter the former Green Book-listed Brooks Restaurant and Realty Company building at 56 Morris Street. This unfortunate outcome points to a troubling trend indicative of broader misconceptions about preservation amid the rapid redevelopment of Charleston’s historically African American neighborhoods.  …