Recently Restored: Cannonborough's Award-Winning Preservation Projects

134 Cannon Street,Charleston SC 29403

18 May, 2023

Description

Located on the western side of the peninsula just below the Crosstown Expressway, Cannonborough-Elliottborough was historically a diverse, dynamic, urban community filled with homes and businesses of many of Charleston’s immigrant and African American residents. Though its history is not as well-documented as other areas of the city, the neighborhood’s unique character lives on through the vernacular architecture and oral histories of generations of residents. Today, the neighborhood retains a wide variety of historic mixed-use residential and commercial properties, many of which have received the Preservation Society’s Carolopolis Award, presented each year to recognize exceptional preservation efforts. Join us for a walking tour of the neighborhood with stops at Carolopolis Award-winning properties to hear from local professionals involved in the projects. No interiors are included. Please Note: Time: This tour has multiple time slots to select from, 10 AM or 10:30 AM. Please be sure to show up at the correct time to begin your tour. Location: The tour will meet and depart from the Cannon Street Arts Center at 134 Cannon St. Restrooms: Restrooms are available inside the Cannon Street Arts Center before the tour begins.Parking: The nearest parking garage is the President Street Parking Garage at 91 President St.Duration: The tour will approximately 2 hours and cover 6+ blocks of walking.Weather: Tours go on rain or shine.