The Democratic convention at Charleston, South Carolina - Interior of ...
Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, v. 9, no. 231 (1860 May 5), pp. 358-359.
Home in Charleston, S.C., American Civil War Glass Negative.
Ruins of home in Charleston, South Carolina and another house in background. Photograph by Haas and Peale. No. 46.
Interior views of Fort Sumter, in April, 1865
Photograph shows a pile of cannon balls inside the battery at Fort Sumter. No. B665. Mounted with five other photographs. Photograph is half of a stereograph pair. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.
View of Fort Sumpter (i.e. Sumter), Charleston Harbor, S.C., taken fro...
Stereograph showing three men standing on the sandbar next to a boat with three men inside. The exterior of Fort Sumter is in the distance. No. 3133. Part of series: The War for the Union. Photographic History.... More
"Fort Hill," residence of John C. Calhoun, Oconee County, South Caroli...
7414M U.S. Copyright Office. No. 1. Public domain photograph of stereoscopic card, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Live oak, Magnolia Cemetery, Charleston, S.C.
Public domain photograph of a lake, river, pond in the woods, forest, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
The boat landing, Magnolia-on-the-Ashley [i.e. Magnolia Gardens], Char...
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Picryl description: Public domain image of a ship hull, port, harbor, ...
Public domain image of a historic view of Boston Harbor, Massachusetts, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description
U.S. Custom House, Charleston, S.C. during American Civil War
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Charleston College, Charleston, S.C. during American Civil War
Public domain photograph - historical image of North Carolina, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Marines passing President Roosevelt's reviewing stand before the audit...
H 17854 U.S. Copyright Office. Public domain photograph of Theodore Roosevelt political campaign, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Meeting Street and St. Michael's Church, Charleston, S.C.
Picryl description: Public domain image of a residential building, colonial house, 19th-20th century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
["Magnolia Plantation," 3550 Ashley River Road, Charleston, South Caro...
Site History. House moved from Somerville, S.C., after the Civil War. Landscape: Reverend John Grimke Drayton, from 1840s. Other: Magnolia Plantation founded in 1679 by Thomas Drayton. Gardens first known as "M... More
Mrs. W.A. Roebling, residence at 64 South Battery, Charleston, South C...
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Charleston architecture, Charleston, South Carolina. Alfred Hutty, res...
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Master prints. Howland Spencer, residence at 32 S. Battery Place, Char...
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Mrs. Washington A. Roebling, residence at 64 S. Battery, Charleston, S...
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Master prints. John Mead Howells, residence at 106 Tradd St., Charlest...
Public domain photograph - historical image of North Carolina, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
St. Phillip's Church, Charleston, South Carolina. General view from th...
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St. Phillip's Church, Charleston, South Carolina. Gates, 2 p.m.
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H. Wilmer Hoffman, residence at 35 Church St., Charleston, South Carol...
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Parlor, Miles Brewton House, Charleston, South Carolina
Digital image produced by Carol M. Highsmith to represent her original film transparency; some details may differ between the film and the digital images. Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer.... More
Ceiling murals, U.S. Custom House, Charleston, South Carolina
A Greek Revival building built during 1853-1879 by architect Ammi B. Young. Photographed as part of an assignment for the General Services Administration. Title information, date, and subject note provided by t... More
Drayton Hall Plantation, Charleston, South Carolina
Drayton Hall, in the Carolina "Low Country" near Charleston, South Carolina, is one of the most handsome examples of Palladian architecture in North America. The house was built for John Drayton, begun in 1738 ... More
Ceiling murals, U.S. Custom House, Charleston, South Carolina
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Charleston Navy Yard , Quarters J, 311 Navy Way, North Charleston, Cha...
2018 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Entry Significance: As an integral part of the Charleston Navy Yard Officers' Quarters historic district, Quarters J is both regionally and nationally significant. Prior to the l... More
[Charleston, S.C. Flag-raising ceremony, with Brevet Maj. General Robe...
Stereograph showing a crowd gathered at Fort Sumter to celebrate the raising of the American flag by General Anderson four years after it had been hauled down by the Confederates. Part of series: The War for t... More
The ruins of Charleston, S.C., showing the Sister Churches
Part of series: The War for the Union. Photographic History. Copyright by E. & H.T. Anthony & Co. in 1865. Forms part of: Civil War Photograph Collection (Library of Congress). Original negative may be availab... More
Institute Hall - known as Secession Hall
Photograph shows a street view of Institute Hall, known as Secession Hall, flanked on the left by the Circular Church and on the right by the Teetotal restaurant. Purchase; Robin Stanford; 2015; (DLC/PP-2015:02... More
Cotton warehouse, drying cotton, Charleston, S.C. / Photographed and p...
Stereograph shows African Americans, mostly women, with two white men on roof of cotton warehouse, surrounded by drying cotton. 532616 U.S. Copyright Office. Stereo copyrighted by Kilburn Brothers. No. 464.
View on Batty. Ruins of Blakely gun, March 1865, Charleston, S.C.
Photograph shows the ruins of a Blakely rifled cannon in an open pit on the Battery, Charleston, South Carolina. Original neg. for this print: LC-B811-3081. Forms part of: Visual materials from the papers of O.M. Poe.
The Lake, Magnolia-on-the-Ashley, [Magnolia Gardens], Charleston, S.C.
Picryl description: Public domain image of a park, trees, outdoors, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Ruins of Cathedral, Broad Street, front view
Stereograph showing Roman Catholic Cathedral of St. John and St. Finbar, Broad and Legare Streets, destroyed in the fire of December 1861. No. 367, War Views, Charleston, S.C. and forts in vicinity. Copyright ... More
The Orphan House - Charleston, S.C. - stereocsopic card
Photograph shows the Charleston Orphan House which was founded in 1790 as the nation's first municipal orphanage. The front facade is seen from inside the entry gates.
Fort Sumter, Charleston Harbor, no. 624 / George Stacy.
Stereograph shows three men standing on a sandbar next to a boat with three men sitting inside anchored opposite of Fort Sumter, Charleston, South Carolina. Card number: "No. 624." Forms part of the Larry Gott... More
Mills House ] section - A group of men standing in front of a building
Photograph shows a group of men, including African Americans, standing in front of the Mills House Hotel in Charleston. Based on the date and location, the African American men are most likely slaves. Purchase;... More
[Foremen, Phoenix Fire Company and Mechanic Fire Company, Charleston, ...
Back of case: mixed flowers surrounded by scrolls. Labels on case: "55," "53". Purchase; Marian S. Carson; 1998; (DLC/PP-1998:151.16). Forms part of: Daguerreotype collection (Library of Congress). Forms part o... More
View no. 5, Sumter Continuation of ruins of officer's quarters on the ...
Photograph shows two soldiers seated on unmounted cannon barrels in front of the demolished officer's quarters. Purchase; Robin Stanford; 2015; (DLC/PP-2015:022). Attributed to photographers Osborn & Durbec by... More
Catholic Cathedral, Charleston, S.C. during American Civil War
Photograph shows the ruins of the Catholic Cathedral in Charleston, South Carolina. Variant view in LOT 4163. Forms part of: Visual materials from the papers of O.M. Poe.
Charleston, S.C.. Cityscape photograph during American Civil War
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Fort Sumter, old flag staff, '61 (i.e. 1861)
Photograph shows a view of the interior of Fort Sumter with the damaged flag staff and officer's quarters after the bombardment in April 1861. Purchase; Robin Stanford; 2015; (DLC/PP-2015:022). "No. 49." From ... More
Magnolia Cemetery, live oaks, Charleston, S.C.
Picryl description: Public domain image of a park, trees, outdoors, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
The Citadel & the Southern Military Academy, Charleston, S.C. / photog...
Photograph shows groups of people gathered on the grounds of the Southern Military Academy in Charleston. Purchase; Robin Stanford; 2015; (DLC/PP-2015:022). From series: "Views of the Citadel." Forms part of: ... More
Steamer "Planter," Charleston, S.C. - stereocsopic card
Photograph shows the steamship "Planter," loaded with supplies, in Charleston harbor, South Carolina. Purchase; Robin Stanford; 2015; (DLC/PP-2015:022). From series: American Cities. Forms part of: The Robin G... More
The Citadel, Marion Square, Charleston, S.C.
Public domain photograph - historical image of North Carolina, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Battery, Charleston, S.C. - Public domain image. Dry plate negative.
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House where the Union officers were confined under fire, Broad St., Ch...
Stereograph showing two men and a boy seated on the ruins of a wall in front of the O'Connor House at 180 Broad St. Part of series: The War for the Union. Photographic History. Copyright by E. & H.T. Anthony &... More
[View of Charleston, South Carolina, with a cluster of buildings aroun...
Forms part of: John Rubens Smith collection (Library of Congress). Public domain photograph of 19th century drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Outside view, Fort Sumter, north face
Photograph shows a gun on top of parapet and gabions used as reinforcements along the damaged exterior of Fort Sumter. Original neg. for this print: LC-B811-3048. Forms part of: Visual materials from the paper... More
Charleston Harbor, east face of Fort Sumter, no. 631 / George Stacy.
Stereograph shows broken girders among piles of rocks next to the exterior palmetto reinforcement wall of Fort Sumter. Card number: "No. 631." Gottheim collection code: GCW 49. Forms part of the Larry Gottheim... More
City Hall, Charleston, S.C. - An old photo of a street with a building...
Photograph shows an exterior street view of the building at 80 Broad Steet. Purchase; Robin Stanford; 2015; (DLC/PP-2015:022). Forms part of: The Robin G. Stanford Collection. Digitized 2015 Funding from Cente... More
The ruins of the 600 lb. Blakely Gun, Frazier's Wharf, Charleston, S.C...
Stereograph showing a soldier sitting beside the ruins of the Blakely Gun carriage on the Battery. Part of series: The War for the Union. Photographic History. Copyright by E. & H.T. Anthony & Co. in 1865. Han... More
Ruins of the North Eastern R. R. Depot, where so many lives were lost ...
Stereograph shows a group of men observing the ruins of a railroad station. No. 3082. Part of series: The War for the Union. Photographic History. Copyright by E. & H.T. Anthony & Co. in 1865. Forms part of: C... More
Interior of Fort Sumpter (i.e. Sumter), Charleston Harbor, S.C., April...
Stereograph showing spectators at the flag raising ceremony in Fort Sumter on the occasion of the anniversary of Major General Anderson's surrender four years earlier. No. 3143. Part of series: The War for the ... More
Circular Church, Charleston, S.C. during American Civil War
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Chicora Park, Charleston, S.C. - Public domain image. Dry plate negati...
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[Fort Sumter, Charleston, S.C.], Confederate States of America.
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The lake, Magnolia-on-the-Ashley [i.e. Magnolia Gardens], Charleston, ...
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[Magnolia-on-the-Ashley (i.e. Magnolia Gardens), Str. E.H. Jackson lea...
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[Magnolia on the Ashley, (Magnolia Gardens), Magnolia Ave., Runnymede ...
Picryl description: Public domain image of a park, trees, outdoors, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
"To North and South the great war's memories are priceless heritages o...
Stereograph showing Roosevelt standing on a flag-draped platform, addressing an audience. H17904 U.S. Copyright Office. On recto: Copyright 1902 by Underwood & Underwood.
President Roosevelt's enthusiastic reception on the exposition grounds...
H 17915 U.S. Copyright Office. Public domain photograph related to President Theodore Roosevelt, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Mrs. Washington A. Roebling, residence at 64 S. Battery, Charleston, S...
Public domain photograph of midcentury American residential architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Charleston architecture, Charleston, South Carolina. 130 Church Street
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Charleston ironwork details, Charleston, South Carolina. St. Michael's...
Public domain photo of a monument, historic place, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Charleston ironwork details, Charleston, South Carolina. 37 Meeting St...
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St. Phillip's Church, Charleston, South Carolina. Portico from churchy...
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Mrs. Washington A. Roebling, residence at 64 S. Battery, Charleston, S...
Public domain image of an arch structure, bridge, historic place ruins, classical architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description
Stair detail, U.S. Custom House, Charleston, South Carolina
Greek Revival building built during 1853-1879 by architect Ammi B. Young. Photographed as part of an assignment for the General Services Administration. Title, date, and subject note provided by the photographe... More
2nd floor cortile, U.S. Custom House, Charleston, South Carolina
Greek Revival building built during 1853-1879 by architect Ammi B. Young. Photographed as part of an assignment for the General Services Administration. Title, date, and subject note provided by the photographe... More
Work progresses at Boeing South Carolina, an assembly site for Boeing'...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. The site is the principal manufacturing, assembly and delivery site for Boeing commercial aircraft in the eastern United States and is... More
Work progresses at Boeing South Carolina, an assembly site for Boeing'...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. The site is the principal manufacturing, assembly and delivery site for Boeing commercial aircraft in the eastern United States and is... More
[Charleston, S.C. Flag-raising ceremony, with Brevet Maj. General Robe...
Stereograph showing a crowd gathered at Fort Sumter to celebrate the raising of the American flag by General Anderson four years after it had been hauled down by the Confederates. Part of series: The War for t... More
Accabee, no. 4 - An old photo of a couple of statues
Photograph shows an African American boy wearing a hat leaning against one of two brick pillars on the Accabee plantation. A dog rests on the ground between the pillars in the shade of a large tree. Based on th... More
Moultrie shot furnace - A black and white photo of an old building
Photograph shows a view of the shot furnace at Fort Moultrie, with officer's quarters behind it. Purchase; Robin Stanford; 2015; (DLC/PP-2015:022). Osborn & Durbec's label on verso, item no. "4". Forms part of... More
Charleston, S.C. custom house / C.C. Kuchel ; P.S. Duval & Co.'s Steam...
Edward B. White, constructing architect. Arranged & designed by Ammi B. Young, artist.
Charleston Battery, no. 1 - An old time photo of people on a bridge
Photograph shows the promenade along the Battery in Charleston Harbor. Purchase; Robin Stanford; 2015; (DLC/PP-2015:022). Attributed to photographers Osborn & Durbec by collector. Date of photo based on newspa... More
Southern artillery militia, Charleston - stereocsopic card
Stereograph shows a portrait of a group of men dressed in street clothes standing beside an artillery caisson. Purchase; Robin Stanford; 2015; (DLC/PP-2015:022). Forms part of: The Robin G. Stanford Collection... More
[Exterior view of Fort Sumter from Charleston harbor after the bombard...
Purchase; Robin Stanford; 2015; (DLC/PP-2015:022). Title devised by library staff. Forms part of: The Robin G. Stanford Collection. Digitized 2015 Funding from Center for Civil War Photography.
Sumter after bombardment, flag staff shot away
Stereograph shows an interior view of the ruins of Fort Sumter after the bombardment with the damaged flag staff in front of damaged quarters and fort entrance. Purchase; Robin Stanford; 2015; (DLC/PP-2015:022)... More
View from the parapet of Fort Sumpter (i.e. Sumter), Charleston Harbor...
Stereograph showing men and women spectators on the parapet in Fort Sumter on the occasion of the anniversary of Major General Anderson's surrender four years earlier. Federal sailing ships in the distance are... More
East Battery, Charleston, S.C. - Public domain image. Dry plate negati...
Public domain photograph - historical image of North Carolina, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
View from the parapet of Fort Sumpter (i.e. Sumter), with Charleston i...
Stereograph showing soldiers watching the Federal squadron dressed with flags from the parapet of Fort Sumter on the occasion of the anniversary of Major General Anderson's surrender four years earlier. No. 313... More
Graveyard, Circular Church, Charleston, S.C. during American Civil War
Photograph shows damaged monuments in the cemetery of Circular Church, Charleston, South Carolina. Original neg. for this print: LC-B811-3086. Forms part of: Visual materials from the papers of O.M. Poe.
Grave of John C. Calhoun, in front of St. Philip's church, Charleston,...
Part of series: The War for the Union. Photographic History. Copyright by E. & H.T. Anthony & Co. in 1865. Forms part of: Civil War Photograph Collection (Library of Congress).
East face of Fort Sumter from top of palmetto fortification, Charlesto...
Photograph shows the damaged brick facade on the east face of Fort Sumter after the bombardment.
U.S. Route 78 Bridge (Five Mile Viaduct), U.S. Route 78 spanning CSX R...
Significance: The U.S. Route 78 bridge is identified as Charleston 4 in the South Carolina Department of Transportation's Non-Metal Truss Highway Bridge Inventory. This concrete T-beam bridge has a complex com... More
View looking East from the corner of Meeting St. and Broad St., Charle...
Stereograph showing soldiers and a boy in front of City Hall. No. 3111. Part of series: American Views. Popular Series. Forms part of: Civil War Photograph Collection (Library of Congress). Original negative m... More
Interior of Fort Sumpter (i.e. Sumter), Charleston Harbor, S.C.
Stereograph showing gabion reinforced retaining walls, brick chimneys, rocks and other debris inside Fort Sumter. No. 3458, part of series: War Views. Part of series: The War for the Union. Photographic History... More
[View of Charleston, South Carolina, possibly looking north toward Sul...
Drawing shows in lower left the figure of a man walking along the shoreline and a larger preliminary sketch of the man, also to the right of the man is a preliminary sketch of a woman walking to the right carry... More
Interior of Secession Hall. American Civil War 1861-1865.
Photograph showing the interior of St. Andrew's Hall, or Secession Hall, in Charleston, South Carolina. Photograph by George S. Cook. Information about date and photographer from: Portraits of Conflict: a Phot... More
Central (i.e. Circular) Church, Charleston, S.C.
Photograph shows a man sitting, facing the ruins of the Circular Church. No. 4443. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.
View taken in 1861, Confederate States of America.
Photograph shows group of men at the entrance of Fort Sumter. No. 4394. Hand written on verso: Miller, vol. 9, p. 41. Mounted with five other photographs with general caption: Fort Sumter, Charleston, S.C. Pho... More
Interior of Fort Sumpter (i.e. Sumter), S.C., looking south, showing o...
Stereograph showing gabion reinforced retaining walls, brick chimneys, rocks and other debris inside Fort Sumter. No. 3132. Part of series: The War for the Union. Photographic History. Copyright 1865 by E. & H... More
Head Quarters of General John P. Hatch, South Battery, Charleston, S.C...
Stereograph showing the headquarters of Union General John Porter Hatch. Part of series: The War for the Union. Photographic History. House on left is home of photographer George S. Cook. Copyright by E. & H.T... More
View of John C. Calhoun's Tomb, Charleston, S.C.
Public domain photo of a monument, historic place, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Fort Sumpter (i.e. Sumter), east face, Charleston Harbor, S.C., showin...
Stereograph showing broken girders among piles of rocks next to the palmetto reinforcement on the exterior wall of Fort Sumter. No. 3127. Part of series: The War for the Union. Photographic History. Copyright ... More
The light house and bomb proofs of Fort Sumpter (i.e. Sumter), S.C.
Stereograph showing the entrance to a casemate beneath a beacon tower on the parapet of Fort Sumter. Part of series: The War for the Union. Photographic History. Copyright 1865 by E. & H.T. Anthony & Co. Forms... More
[Club house race course, where Federal officers were confined, Charles...
"Copyright." Civil War Photograph Collection. No. 6083. Public domain photograph of theater building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Ruins of the Catholic Cathedral, Charleston, S.C. Front view
Stereograph showing the ruins of the Cathedral of St. John and St. Finbar on Broad and Legare Streets in Charleston that was destroyed by fire December 1861. Part of series: The War for the Union. Photographic ... More