South of Broad in Charleston in Charleston County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
One Broad Street
Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, May 16, 2009
1. One Broad Street Marker
This building is one of America's finest crafted Italianate structures.
First opened in 1853 as State Bank of South Carolina, it has survived Bombardment, Hurricanes and a Major Earthquake, and Twice been restored along its original plans - First in an extensive rebuilding after Civil War damage and second in a 1978-80 restoration. It has served as the Main Charleston Office of Bankers Trust since 1969.
This site has been almost continuously occupied since the city's founding over 300 years ago, Housing a Watchmaker, Grocer, Druggist, Bookbinder and Stationer before becoming a Bank.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Landmarks • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1853.
Location. 32° 46.606′ N, 79° 55.635′ W. Marker is in Charleston, South Carolina, in Charleston County. It is in South of Broad. It is at the intersection of One Broad Street and East Bay Street (U.S. 52 Spur), on the right when traveling west on One Broad Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Broad Street, Charleston SC 29401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Historic Charleston and in the Lowcountry. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Walker, Evans & Cogswell Company (a few steps from this marker); The Old Exchange (within shouting distance of this marker); Second Bank of the United States
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Also see . . . Italianate architecture. The Italianate style of architecture was a distinct 19th-century phase in the history of Classical architecture. (Submitted on December 11, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
Photographed by Brian Scott, September 20, 2011
2. One Broad Street Marker
Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, May 16, 2009
3. One Broad Street
Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, May 16, 2009
4. One Broad Street Marker
Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, May 16, 2009
5. One Broad Street Marker
Photographed by Brian Scott, September 20, 2011
6. One Broad Street Marker
View West Along Broad Street
View West Along Broad Street
Photographed by Brian Scott, September 20, 2011
7. One Broad Street
Main Entrance
Main Entrance
Photographed by Brian Scott, September 20, 2011
8. One Broad Street
Door Detail
Door Detail
Photographed by Brian Scott, September 20, 2011
9. One Broad Street
Door Fanlight
Door Fanlight
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 4, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 2,049 times since then and 106 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 4, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. 2. submitted on December 10, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 4, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. 6. submitted on December 10, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 7, 8, 9. submitted on December 11, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
