Post and Courier: “Charleston boasts a plethora of historic architecture, of many styles and uses”
Charleston has been growing by leaps and bounds in the last couple of decades. New construction has rattled windows all over the place: in-fill in residential areas; large homes that replace older, smaller ones; big hotels and bigger apartment blocks; and large, glassy office buildings.
Soon, 65 acres of warehouses and open space facing Charleston Harbor — a site called Union Pier — will be converted into a multi-use development.
As the city expands, the historic district, confined as it is to a portion of the lower peninsula, becomes increasingly valuable for its colonial charm, cultural offerings, historical importance and interesting buildings.
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