Architectural Clues from the South Carolina Gazette, 1735-1769

Document Description:

Clues explaining the local architecture and its development can come from a variety of sources. These notices from the South Carolina Gazette give information about materials, ornaments, and layout of Charleston homes in the mid-eighteenth century.

Citation:

"Imported." South Carolina Gazette, 9 August 1735.

"To be sold/To be let." South Carolina Gazette, 25 June 1769.

"Architecture." South Carolina Gazette, 22 August 1769.

Correlating SC Social Studies Academic Standards:

Standard 3-2: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the exploration and settlment of South Carolina and the United States.

Indicator 3-2.6 Summarize the contributions of settlers in South Carolina under the Lords Proprietors and the Royal colonial government, including the English from Barbados and other roups who made up the diverse European population of early South Carolina. (H, G)

Standard 4-2: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the settlement of North America by Native Americans, Europeans, and African Americans and the interactions among these peoples.

Indicator 4-2.4 Compare the European settlements in North America in terms of their economic activiites, religious emphasis, government, and lifestyles. (H, G, E, P)

Note: Although this document was originally posted as part of a lesson specifically designed to teach the above standard(s), other Social Studies Standards may apply.

Additional Flash Versions

"Imported," 9 August 1735	"To be sold/To be let," 25 June 1769
"Architecture," 22 August 1769

Lessons Using This Document

Charleston Architectural Study

Statement on use and reproduction