Unknown
Historic Property
Alternate Name:
Unknown
Street Address:
253 Congress St., Charleston, SC (Charleston County)
Site Number:
2323
Control Number:
U/19/2323
Tax Number:
4600701100
Date Surveyed:
March 12 2003
Category:
Building
Construction Date:
circa 1930
Alteration Date:
1960 – circa 1990
Historic Use:
Residential/Domestic
Current Use:
Residential/Domestic
Historic Core Shape:
Rectangular
Number of Stories:
2
Construction Method:
frame
Exterior Walls Materials:
Synthetic Siding
Foundation Materials:
Brick Piers
Roof Shape:
hip
Roof Materials:
raised seam metal
Porch Width:
full façade
Porch Shape:
engaged
National Register Determination:
contributes to listed district;
Signficant Architectural Features:
The house is architectural unique because of the west side interior corbelled brick chimney; open eaves with exposed rafter ends; 2/2 windows; and wood post porch supports.
Alterations:
Awnings added; vinyl added and front door replaced; west side gabled addition; balustrades on porches replaced
Source of Historical Information:
Hampton Park Terrace Historic District NRHP nomination
Quadrangle Name:
Charleston