Final Survey Report: Historical and Architectural Inventory, City of North Charleston, South Carolina, July 30, 1995

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Page 1 is missing from the PDF copy of the survey report. From introduction: "The North Charleston Historical and Architectural Survey was initiated by the City in order to develop an understanding of North Charleston's historic resources. There are many sites, buildings, structures and areas that retain a link to the past and provide clues to the development of the City of North Charleston; however, their historical significance and interrelatedness are not always easy to interpret. Through a professional survey this understanding can be developed. The City of North Charleston will incorporate the survey results into its comprehensive planning process, thus helping to protect and enhance historic resources. Another intended use of the survey is to promote public awareness of this City's heritage. The City believes that through the identification of our historic resources, North Charleston and its residents can celebrate their history with pride and recognize their role in local and national history. This goal shaped the Narrative History which is such a large component of the Survey Report. The computerized inventory of every site surveyed will be loaded into the city-wide data base that is currently being developed. With this information computerized, the Department of Planning and Management will be able to answer questions about historic sites as well as graphically display the analysis. Questions such as Where are all the properties built from 1915 to 1920? or How many bungalow-style houses are in the City? can be answered immediately. Additionally, historic sites can be factored into the analysis of neighborhoods and the update of the Comprehensive Development Plan. For the consultants, objectives for the North Charleston Historical and Architectural Survey expanded as work proceeded. we began the project with an idea of setting North Charleston into the context of the south Carolina Lowcountry. We ended by seeing North Charleston as part of the Lowcountry, but also its best reflection of national history. We hope that the products of this survey illuminate both facets of the city's character." Funding was provided in part by a Historic Preservation Fund grant administered by the South Carolina State Historic Preservation Office and the State, Tribal, and Local Plans and Grants Division, National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.

Final Survey Report: Historical and Architectural Inventory, City of North Charleston, South Carolina, July 30, 1995

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