City Directories and History: Variously constructed between 1786 and 1839; remodeled facades circa 1887-1900
“Originally built in the early-nineteenth century, the buildings at 21 and 25-27 Broad received their Victorian pressed tin details after the earthquake of 1886. An even more elaborate metal door surround and bracketed cornice were added to 31 Broad Street, which had been
constructed before 1792 by Charleston’s leading colonial clock and watchmaker, William Lee. Victorian changes to its contemporary neighbor at 29 Broad Street include a bracketed cornice and slate mansard roof with surmounting balustrade. Of this group, only 23 Broad Street, built by tailor Edgar Wells after the Revolution, retains many elements of its pre-Civil War facade, especially he fenestration of its upper two stories.”
Information from: The Buildings of Charleston – J.H. Poston for the Historic Charleston Foundation, 1997
The Policy Holders Assurance Co., listed the following individuals as officers – directors in 1871: William McBenney, E. P. Alexander, J. F. Gilmee, E. Nye Hutchison, George E. Boggs, John T. Darby, Augustine T. Smythe, and James Conner.
Also see the McCauley-Davis House link at the LCDL.
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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