Smokestacks

Background In late August, the Preservation Society learned the twin smokestacks at St. Julian Devine Community Center were ordered down by the City Building Official, citing concern for their structural stability during hurricane season. Originally built as part of the City’s trash incinerator in 1935, these structures are very visible landmarks on the east side […]

St. Julian Devine Community Center smokestacks courtesy of the Post and Courier On Tuesday, the City of Charleston asked City Council to approve more than $500,000 to fund the partial demolition of the c. 1935 St. Julian Devine Community Center smokestacks down to 60ft. in height, citing concern for their structural stability during hurricane season. […]