Government Buildings

Take a historical look at South Carolina government buildings which include many county courthouses.

Jail and Marine Hospital in Charleston | History of SC Slide Collection

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Jail and Marine Hospital in Charleston | History of SC Slide Collection

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The Jail and Marine Hospital in Charleston. From "Ballou's Pictorial Drawing Room Companion," 1857. Courtesy of the South Caroliniana Library.

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Charleston Orphan House | South Carolina Public Radio

“C” is for the Charleston Orphan House. In 1790, the Charleston City Council established the Charleston Orphan House, the first public orphanage in America. At the turn of the 19th century, a...

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3D VR - South Carolina State House

Main Lobby The main lobby includes the outside facade, the false dome, the dome room, which leads to the outer dome, and hand-carved mahogany doors, which provide entrance to the Joint Legislative...

Chester County Courthouse | History of SC Slide Collection

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Chester County Courthouse | History of SC Slide Collection

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The Chester County courthouse was the site of a meeting of the Union League, the Republican organization that dominated Reconstruction politics in the county, uniting African-Americans and a few...

The Governor's Mansion | History of SC Slide Collection

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The Governor's Mansion | History of SC Slide Collection

Episode 26

The Governor's Mansion, seen in this 1907 postcard view, was originally constructed in 1855 as the officers' barracks of the Arsenal Academy, which later merged with the Citadel and moved to...

South Carolina State House, 1976 | History of SC Slide Collection

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South Carolina State House, 1976 | History of SC Slide Collection

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Aerial photo of the South Carolina State House in 1976. In 1900, the legislature decided to add the porticoes and tower of 1854 architect John R. Niersee's original plan. A commission appointed Frank...

South Carolina State House, 1850 | History of SC Slide Collection

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South Carolina State House, 1850 | History of SC Slide Collection

Episode 23

The State House, from an 1855 stereoscopic print. The original State House of 1794 had deteriorated so badly by 1850 that Governor Seabrook was afraid the state's records were no longer safe there...

South Carolina State House, 1790's | History of SC Slide Collection

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South Carolina State House, 1790's | History of SC Slide Collection

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The State House, 1790s. The act which established Columbia as the capital of South Carolina in 1786 included instructions that the funds gained from selling lots in the town were to be used to...

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Workman Vacuuming the State Seal | History of SC Slide Collection

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Workman vacuuming the State Seal in a carpet in the Senate. Photo by Maxie Roberts, January 11, 1986. Courtesy of "The State" newspaper.

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SC State House, Part 4

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Questions could only be asked during the live program. Please do not call now. Questions include the following: Years for renovation to be completed: 3 full years Cost of the renovation: Whole project...

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