City Directories and History: This house was the home to the Prioleau family by at least 1872 (perhaps earlier). Following their ownership, a cotton broker and bank president, William M. Connor, occupied the house from at least 1879-1891. From at least 1901 through 1933, it was the home of the Wynnes. Edwin Wynne was a partner in a fruit importing business, and his widow remained in the house until her death.
Apparently, the Depression to a hit on the house, and it was acquired by the Kress Co. (the owners of a large department store on King St.) and converted into apartments. In late 1941, the house was demolished to make space for a $90,000 addition to the Kress & Co. department store (that otherwise faces on King Street). Also see the R&R entry for the Kress building at 281 King Street.
Information written and submitted to R&R by Kevin Eberle – 2015
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 or The Charleston City Guide of 1872
Stay Connected
Explore history, houses, and stories across S.C. Your membership provides you with updates on regional topics, information on historic research, preservation, and monthly feature articles. But remember R&R wants to hear from you and assist in preserving your own family genealogy and memorabilia.
Visit the Southern Queries – Forum to receive assistance in answering questions, discuss genealogy, and enjoy exploring preservation topics with other members. Also listed are several history and genealogical researchers for hire.
User comments welcome — post at the bottom of this page.
Please enjoy this structure and all those listed in Roots and Recall. But remember each is private property. So view them from a distance or from a public area such as the sidewalk or public road.
Do you have information to share and preserve? Family, school, church, or other older photos and stories are welcome. Send them digitally through the “Share Your Story” link, so they too might be posted on Roots and Recall.
Thanks!