Nathaniel Russell House, 51 Meeting Street

Description:

Black and white photograph of side views of both the yard and the Nathaniel Russell House. Achurch set his camera up in Morton B. Paine's house (47 Meeting) to capture the scene. First (Scots) Presbyterian Church (53 Meeting) can be seen in the background.

Completed in 1808 for merchant Nathaniel Russell, it was designed by an unknown architect in the Federal-style. Constructed with delicate and elaborate details, this three-story town home features oval-shaped rooms, palladian windows, fanlights and a free-flying staircase.

• Title: Nathaniel Russell House, 51 Meeting Street
• Photographer: [Achurch, R. (Robert), 1866-1943]
• Date: Undated

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• Collection: Photograph Collection
• Object Name: Charleston Historic Houses
• Object Id: MK 7003
• Address: 51 Meeting Street

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