Unknown
Historic Property
Alternate Name:
Unknown
Street Address:
255 Congress St., Charleston, SC (Charleston County)
Site Number:
2324
Control Number:
U/19/2324
Tax Number:
4600701099
Date Surveyed:
March 12 2003
Category:
Building
Construction Date:
circa 1925
Alteration Date:
circa 1995
Historic Use:
Residential/Domestic
Current Use:
Residential/Domestic
Historic Core Shape:
Rectangular
Number of Stories:
2
Construction Method:
frame
Exterior Walls Materials:
Other
Foundation Materials:
Brick
Roof Shape:
gable, end to front
Roof Materials:
composition shingle
Porch Width:
full façade
Porch Shape:
gable
National Register Determination:
contributes to listed district;
Signficant Architectural Features:
The house has open eaves with exposed rafter ends; extended purlins in the gable ends; round-top attic vent, also in the gable end; 2/2 windows; and ganged triple window on main façade.
Alterations:
Porch supports and balustrade replaced; most windows replaced with vinyl copies; front door replaced; 2 south side gabled additions; and balcony on the west elevation. Foundation under porch filled and stuccoed.
Source of Historical Information:
Hampton Park Terrace Historic District NRHP nomination
Quadrangle Name:
Charleston