The Aiken-Rhett House
- Also Known As: Robinson-Aiken House
- Also Known As: Gov William Aiken House
- Address: 48 Elizabeth St
- Vicinity: Judith St
- Neighborhood of Mazyck Wraggborough in Charleston, SC
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
| 1820/00/00 | Aiken-Rhett House is built for Charleston merchant John Robinson | |||||
| 1825/00/00 | John Robinson losses five ships at sea and sells his Charleston double house | |||||
| 1827/00/00 | William Aiken Sr | Home | William Aiken Sr buys a Charleston double house | |||
| 1833/00/00 | William Aiken Jr | Home | William Aiken and his new bride, Harriet Lowndes, make the Aiken-Rhett House their primary residence | |||
| 1833/00/00 | Harriet Lowndes Aiken | Home | William Aiken and his new bride, Harriet Lowndes, make the Aiken-Rhett House their primary residence | |||
| 1858/00/00 | Joseph Daniel Aiken | Architect | While abroad, Governor Aiken commissions his cousin, Joseph Daniel Aiken, to design and oversee the construction of an art gallery |
| Particulars for The Aiken-Rhett House: | |
|---|---|
| Cultural Affiliation | African American |
| Area of Significance | Architecture |
| Criteria | Architecture-Engineering |
| Sight Category | Building |
| Architectural Style | Federal Style |
| Architectural Style | Greek Revival |
| Area of Significance | Historic and non-aboriginal |
| Criteria | Information Potential |
| Architectural Style | Late Victorian |
| Criteria | Person |
| Area of Significance | Politics-government |
| Owner | Private |
| Historic Use | Secondary structure |
| Historic Use | Single dwelling |
| Crime | Slavery |
| Attribute | Urban |
| Activity | |
|---|---|
| Activity Category | Tour |
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