| 1807/00/00 |
William Aiken Jr |
Home |
The Aiken family makes a home at 456 King Street. Original portion of the William Aiken House is built in the Adam tradition on King Street at Ann Street by James Mackie. |
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| 1811/00/00 |
William Aiken Sr |
Home |
William Aiken buys the Mackie House from the trustees of the minor James Mackie. |
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| 1827/12/19 |
William Aiken Sr |
Work |
The South Carolina Canal and Rail Road Company is chartered by an act of the South Carolina General Assembly. The company meets at the home of its first president, William Aiken. |
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Birth of the American Railroads |
| 1827/12/19 |
South Carolina Canal and Rail Road Company |
Established |
The South Carolina Canal and Rail Road Company is chartered by an act of the South Carolina General Assembly. The company meets at the home of its first president, William Aiken. |
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Birth of the American Railroads |
| 1830/12/25 |
South Carolina Canal and Rail Road Company |
Owner |
The "Best Friend of Charleston" steam locomotive begins operations, carrying passengers for 6 miles (9.6 km) "on the wings of wind at the speed of fifteen to twenty-five miles per hour (24 to 40 kmh)." |
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Birth of the American Railroads |
| 1831/06/00 |
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Immediately after the death of William Aiken Sr, his widow Henrietta Watt, builds the Octagonal Wing of the house. The 2nd floor ballroom features tall windows and elaborate ceiling ornaments. |
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| 1850/00/00 |
Edward Brickell White |
Architect |
Tower Passenger Depot and double warehouses are built between Ann and John Streets, 1849-1850. Tower Depot at 39 John Street is a head type station (trains pull in, then back) which impedes train traffic. |
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| 1850/00/00 |
South Carolina Canal and Rail Road Company |
Owner |
Camden Depot, erected at 25 Ann Street in 1850 with additional work in 1910, features a crenelated tower portal. |
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| 1852/00/00 |
South Carolina Canal and Rail Road Company |
Owner |
Built in c 1850, the Tower Passenger Depot at 37 John Street is converted into a freight depot. |
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| 1856/00/00 |
South Carolina Canal and Rail Road Company |
Owner |
Deans Warehouse is built at 375 Meeting Street of brick with a gable roof, stepped parapets and round parapets. |
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| 1857/00/00 |
South Carolina Canal and Rail Road Company |
Owner |
South Carolina Railroad Warehouse is erected at 32 Ann Street across from Camden Depot. |
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| 1886/08/31 |
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The Octagonal Wing of the William Aiken House at King and Ann Streets is seriously damaged by the Charleston Earthquake and has to be trussed. |
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1886 Charleston Earthquake |
| 1886/08/31 |
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The Charleston earthquake of August 1886 destroys Camden Depot's three story tower at 25 Ann Street. |
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1886 Charleston Earthquake |
| 1928/00/00 |
West Point Foundry |
Manufacturer |
"Best Friend of Charleston" steam locomotive replica is built by West Point Foundry in Cold Spring, New York. The train is located at 32 Ann Street in Charleston, SC. |
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| 1930/00/00 |
Southern Railway Company |
Owner |
Woodwork, a mantel and putty ornaments are removed from the 1st floor of the William Aiken Houseand are use to decorate office the Southern Railway's presidential office. |
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