Bibliograph

Broad Street and beyond, Charleston's historic nexus of power, by Margaret Middleton Rivers Eastman and Robert P. Stockman ; photography by Richard P. Donohoe

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Broad Street and beyond, Charleston's historic nexus of power, by Margaret Middleton Rivers Eastman and Robert P. Stockman ; photography by Richard P. Donohoe

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

portraitsillustrationsmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Broad Street and beyond

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1343692751

Responsibility statement

by Margaret Middleton Rivers Eastman and Robert P. Stockman ; photography by Richard P. Donohoe

Sub title

Charleston's historic nexus of power

Summary

This book celebrates Charleston's distinctive history, culture, and charm. It is a collection of true stories centered on, though not confined to, Broad Street, unquestionably Charleston's most historic thoroughfare. Broad Street was intended to be the site of handsome public buildings, mercantile operations, and prestigious residences, and it has fulfilled that destiny. The street has been used for parades, public gatherings, and state funerals. It has been the scene of riots, duels, and various crimes. A custom house, banks, bars, lawyers, real estate companies, art shops, restaurants, churches, hotels, and other businesses have thrived there. Broad Street has served as the heartbeat of historic Charleston since the city's start on the peninsula in the 1670s

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