Harleston Village in Charleston in Charleston County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Wilson-Sottile House
circa 1890
Long the residence of Albert Sottile, businessman and builder of the city's early film theatres.
Erected by The College of Charleston.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.
Location. 32° 47.043′ N, 79° 56.294′ W. Marker is in Charleston, South Carolina, in Charleston County. It is in Harleston Village. Marker is at the intersection of College Way and Green Way, on the right when traveling south on College Way. Marker is located on the College of Charleston campus. College Way is primarily a pedestrian and cyclist path. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11 College Way, Charleston SC 29401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Nine College Way (within shouting distance of this marker); Elizabeth Jackson (within shouting distance of this marker); The Farr House (within shouting distance of this marker); College of Charleston (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Kornahrens-Guenveur House (about 400 feet away); Cameron House (about 400 feet away); William Blacklock House (about 500 feet away); Benjamin Lucas House (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charleston.
Also see . . .
1. Sottile House Served as Women’s Residence. Brief history with photos of the Victorian house in the middle of campus. (Erin Perkins, College of Charleston, posted March 17, 2017) (Submitted on December 6, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
2. Albert Sottile Had a Real Sense of Theater. Feature article on the entertainment impresario, whose ornate theaters — although smaller — rivaled those in larger northern cities. (Campus Life, College of Charleston, July 2, 2019) (Submitted on December 6, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 6, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 308 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 6, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.