College of Charleston
- College of Charleston Complex: Main Building, Library and Gate
- Vicinity: Glebe, George, St Philip, and Green Sts
- Neighborhood of Harleston Village in Charleston, SC
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
| 1770/00/00 | Ralph Izard | Founder | College of Charleston is founded. Chartered in 1785, the first classes begin in 1790. | |||
| 1828/01/12 | Thomas S Grimke | Trustee | Construction begins on College of Charleston's Main Building, 2-story brick structure with a pedimented 3 bay wide projecting pavilion on the south (main) facade and gable ends on east and west sides, completed in March 1829, cost $21,000 | |||
| 1828/01/12 | William Strickland | Architect | Construction begins on College of Charleston's Main Building, 2-story brick structure with a pedimented 3 bay wide projecting pavilion on the south (main) facade and gable ends on east and west sides, completed in March 1829, cost $21,000 | |||
| 1831/00/00 | John C Fremont | Education | John Fremont is expelled from College of Charleston for 'continued disregard of discipline' | |||
| 1850/00/00 | Edward Brickell White | Architect | Large 2-story brick and stucco wings (east and west sides) and present main facade portico (6 Roman Ionic pillars) are constructed | |||
| 1852/00/00 | Edward Brickell White | Architect | Gate Lodge is built in the Roman Revival style, 4 pillars of the Tuscan order and pediment extend across the street facade | |||
| 1856/07/00 | George E Walker | Architect | Library opens, 2-story brick structure in the mid-nineteenth century Classical Revival style with Italianate details, quoins and round-headed windows. Inside, a central reading room rises 2 stories and is surrounded by a gallery, 1854-1856 |
| Particulars for College of Charleston: | |
|---|---|
| Area of Significance | Architecture |
| Criteria | Architecture-Engineering |
| Sight Category | Building |
| Higher Learning | College |
| Architectural Style | Early republic |
| Level of Significance | National |
| Architectural Style | Neoclassical |
| Owner | Private |
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