City Directories and History: “The South Carolina Rail Road completed the Camden Depot complex in 1849-50. Designed by Charleston architect Edward C. Jones,the Camden Depot consisted of two pairs of crenelated Gothic Revival gates, one pair fronting on Ann Street and one pair fronting on John Street, with single story brick freight depots stretching between them . The Tower Depot at 37 John St. was built at the same time as a passenger station. The 1886 earthquake severely damaged the one story brick freight depots, so they were rebuilt in wood, and subsequently tin-clad. At some point, the gates on the John Street end were demolished. Camden Depot was possibly named for the Camden Branch of the South Carolina Railroad, which opened between Columbia and Camden in 1848.” (Stockton, DYKYC, Feb. 21, 1983.) – CCPL
Other sources of interest: Charleston Tax Payers of Charleston, SC in 1860-61 and the Dwelling Houses of Charleston by Alice R.H. Smith – 1917. The HCF may also have additional data at Past Perfect, and further research can be uncovered at: Charleston 1861 Census Schedule.
Preservation Artist at Work: Courtesy of Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art: Rick Rhodes – photographer, Ronald Ramsey artist – preservationist, 2017. (For the last several decades, native Charlestonian Ronald Wayne Ramsey has focused on meticulously documenting historical buildings—particularly those slated for demolition—in his hometown. As old buildings in the historically-minded city become condemned and readied for demolition, he secrets himself inside and liberates various seemingly mundane objects from their impending destruction. Such objects, like hinges, shutter dogs, decorative ironwork, doorknobs, and other ubiquitous building artifacts gain new relevance once they become part of his salvaged collection, which traces architectural styles from Charleston’s rich architectural legacy. Along with these objects, Ramsey creates fastidiously detailed drawings of old building facades in the city. Text from the Ahead of the Wrecking Ball Exhibit – 2017)
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