Peg Eastman
Apr 6, 2017
Steeped in history — the Confederate Home
When Charles Town was planned on the “Grand Modell,” Broad Street was envisioned as the major east-west thoroughfare. On the east end...
Peg Eastman
Feb 4, 2016
Rescuing One Broad Street, Part II
In 1866, the damaged bank building at One Broad Street was sold to William L. Trenholm and Theodore D. Wagner, business associates of...
Peg Eastman
Feb 5, 2015
More on the fall of Confederate Charleston
Complementing our Seabrook’s approach on page 18, this extra historical note reminds us of the huge impact of the war on our fair city;...
Peg Eastman
Dec 4, 2014
Historic Broad Street celebrates the holidays
As the holidays approach, the Charleston Mercury once again highlights some of the cultural amenities available on historic Broad Street....
Peg Eastman
Dec 4, 2014
Historic Shepheard’s Tavern a key Broad Street site
The imposing Neoclassical building at the northeast corner of Church and Broad streets was built for Citizens and Southern Bank in...