South of Broad in Charleston in Charleston County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
26 Tradd Street
Adam Ewing House
— circa 1783 —
Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 6, 2011
1. 26 Tradd Street Marker
The Adam Ewing House was constructed after the Great Fire of 1778 which destroyed much of this neighborhood. It is notable for its simple and elegant design substantially built of stuccoed masonary with stuccoed jack arches articulating the tops of windows and doors in the facade. The entrance on Tradd Street was the public entrance to the counting house with the private residential entrance down the walk to the side.
Erected 1995 by Preservation Society of Charleston.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the South Carolina, Preservation Society of Charleston series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1778.
Location. 32° 46.499′ N, 79° 55.712′ W. Marker is in Charleston, South Carolina, in Charleston County. It is in South of Broad. Marker is on Tradd Street, on the left when traveling east. Located between Bedons Alley and
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Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 23 Tradd Street (a few steps from this marker); Alexander Christie House (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Legare House (within shouting distance of this marker); 83-85 Church Street (within shouting distance of this marker); DuBose Heyward House (within shouting distance of this marker); 8-10 Tradd Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Heyward-Washington House (within shouting distance of this marker); 73 Church Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Thomas Dale House (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert Brewton House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charleston.
Also see . . . 1778 (January 15) Fire. This fire began in the "bake-house of one Moore at the north end of Union Street." Detected at 4:00 AM, January 15, 1778, its progress was arrested by noon, but already more than 250 houses and innumerable outbuildings had been destroyed. (Submitted on June 20, 2012, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 6, 2011
2. 26 Tradd Street Adam Ewing House Marker
and seen with 2 Medallions of the
The Carolopolis Award - a plaque placed on buildings that have been preserved, restored, rehabilitated or are outstanding examples of new construction. The award is presented to those individuals, businesses or organizations that currently own the property. The Carolopolis Award is a slightly modified reproduction of the seal of the City of Charleston. The word Carolopolis comes from the original name of the city
and a City Of Charleston Easement Medallion
Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 6, 2011
3. 26 Tradd Street Adam Ewing House Marker, at far right
Photographed By Brian Scott
4. Great Charleston Fire of 1778
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 8, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 845 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 28, 2013, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 2, 3. submitted on October 8, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 4. submitted on June 20, 2012, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.
