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Charleston, South Carolina, United States
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Contributing Institution: Princeton Theological Seminary Library Description: The corner-stone of this church was laid in 1752, and first used for worship in 1761. In 1764 the famous bells and clock were imported from England, and the organ in 1768, part of which incorporated in the present organ in the church. The bells were seized by Major Traille, as a perquisite of war... View Full Item at Princeton Theological Seminary Library -
Contributing Institution: Princeton Theological Seminary Library Description: This is the third structure bearing this name. The first was built in 1682 on another site. In 1723 a new church was erected and the old edifice demolished. During a conflagration in 1796, the spire caught fire, but a negro climbed to it and extinguished the flames. In 1835 it was burned down, an... View Full Item at Princeton Theological Seminary Library -
Contributing Institution: Princeton Theological Seminary Library Description: Organized 1683, is noted for its interior and exterior beauty of outline. When Church Street was extended through the South Wall of the Churchyard, it was divided into the East and West Churchyard. Many notables are buried in the churchyards, among them being John C. Calhoun, the Noted Statesman. View Full Item at Princeton Theological Seminary Library -
Contributing Institution: Princeton Theological Seminary Library Description: Built 1706 View Full Item at Princeton Theological Seminary Library -
Contributing Institution: Princeton Theological Seminary Library Description: Unusual, romantic, intriguing, most historic of American cities. Charleston is noted for its Old World atmosphere, dedicated wrought iron gateways and grills, and world famed gardens. View Full Item at Princeton Theological Seminary Library -
Contributing Institution: Princeton Theological Seminary Library Description: The original St. Philip's Church was built in 1681. The present building was completed in 1838 and is considered one of the most beautiful churches in the Western Hemisphere. During the War Between the States, the bells were given to the Confederacy. This magnificent interior was severely damaged... View Full Item at Princeton Theological Seminary Library