Church Street

Description:

Black and white photograph of the east side of Church Street featuring the buildings at 78 (left) and 76 (right) Church. A woman wearing a white apron can be seen standing in the doorway under an awning and a young boy is just visible sitting on the sidewalk under a tree. Note the dirt road.

The 1900 Charleston City Directory lists 78 Church as the residence of A.R. O'Donnell and 76 Church as the business and residence of Samuel Alexander, a shoemaker.

• Title: Church Street
• Photographer: Bennett, John, 1865-1956
• Date: c. 1900

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• Collection: Photograph Collection
• Object Name: Charleston Streetscapes
• Object Id: MK 5928

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• Search Terms
  • African Americans
  • Awnings
  • Boys
  • Dirt roads
  • Iron work
  • Residences
  • Shoemakers
  • Women