City Directories and History: JAMES LEGARE TENEMENT
Constructed 1837-40
“The planter and merchant James Legare, builder of the house at 6 Thomas Street, built this investment dwelling on the north-west corner of his property in the late-1830s. In scale, the house seems reminiscent of similar Greek Revival, side-hall-plan dwellings of the same period, especially the brick version with similar detailing at 72 Anson Street. The multi tiered portico consists of two tiers of Tuscan columns supported on stuccoed piers at the ground level.”
Information from: The Buildings of Charleston – J.H. Poston – Author, for the Historic Charleston Foundation, 1997
“James Legare also built this three story frame, Greek Revival house, after purchasing the site in November 1836. Legare was a well-to-do planter and a cotton factor in partnership with John Colcock. He built this house as his residence but later moved to Broad & Logan streets.” (Thomas, DYKYC, June 12, 1970) – CCPL
Other sources: Charleston Tax Payers of Charleston, SC in 1860-61, Dwelling Houses of Charleston by Alice R.H. Smith – 1917, Charleston 1861 Census Schedule, and a 1872 Bird’s Eye View of Charleston, S.C. The Hist. Charleston Foundation may also have additional data at: Past Perfect
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