Charleston's City Hall


  • Phone: (843) 577-6970
  • Type: City or Town Hall
  • Travel Genus: Sight
  • Sight Category: Building

Charleston's City Hall is an 1804 government building in Charleston, South Carolina. Originally built as a branch of The First Bank of the United States, the Adamesque style structure has been used as the city hall since 1818. - AsNotedIn


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Timeline

Y/M/D Person Association Description Composition Food Event
Y/M/D Person Association Description Composition Food Event
1800/00/00 The Charleston City Council conveys a parcel to the Federal government for the purpose of erecting the Office of Discount and Deposit, a branch of The First Bank of the United States.
1803/00/00 The Office of Discount and Deposit is built of brick, 1800-1804, by local carpenters Edward Magrath and Joseph Nicholson and mason Andrew Gordon.
1804/00/00 Gabriel Manigault Esq Architect The Office of Discount and Deposit is finished with marble trim. The design is attributed to Gabriel Manigault, The semi-circular projection on the north side and round basement windows are typical Manigault features.

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Particulars for Charleston's City Hall:
Architectural Style Adamesque
Sight Category Building
Historic Use City or Town Hall
Category for Historic Use Government
Historic Use Government Office




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