South of Broad in Charleston in Charleston County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Alexander Christie House
c. 1805
Photographed By Brian Scott, September 20, 2011
1. Alexander Christie House Marker
single house and gabled
carrage house was
built on Lot 36 of
Grand Model house.
It has been rectory of
St. Philip's Church since
1908. A successful Scot,
Alexander Christie built
the house as his residence
and place of business.
Erected by Preservation Society of Charleston.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the South Carolina, Preservation Society of Charleston series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1908.
Location. 32° 46.517′ N, 79° 55.733′ W. Marker is in Charleston, South Carolina, in Charleston County. It is in South of Broad. Marker is on Church Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 92 Church Street, Charleston SC 29401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Thomas Legare House (here, next to this marker); Heyward-Washington House (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Bee's House (within shouting distance of this marker); Ann Peacock House (within shouting distance of this marker); 83-85 Church Street (within
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1. Alexander Christie House. The site for this house, which is wide enough to have accommodated a double house (like 87 Church Street, the Heyward-Washington House), shows that single houses were not necessarily preferred because of the narrowness of their lots. (Submitted on October 5, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
2. Adam Style. The Adam style (or Adamesque and "Style of the Brothers Adam") is an 18th century neoclassical style of interior design and architecture, as practiced by the three Adam brothers from Scotland; of whom Robert Adam (1728–1792) and James Adam (1732–1794) were the most widely known. (Submitted on October 5, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
Photographed By Brian Scott, September 20, 2011
2. Alexander Christie House
When the first floor was a business, the middle window was a door.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 5, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,284 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 5, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.
