Mary Bennett Murray Memorial Infirmary

Historic Property

Alternate Name:

Unknown

Street Address:

Hammond Ave., Charleston, SC (Charleston County)

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Site Number:

3823.00

Control Number:

U/19/3823.00

Tax Number:

4600000004

Date Surveyed:

June 5 2003

Category:

Building

Construction Date:

1922

Historic Use:

Health Care

Current Use:

Health Care

Historic Core Shape:

U

Number of Stories:

1

Construction Method:

masonry

Exterior Walls Materials:

Stucco

Foundation Materials:

Stuccoed Masonry

Roof Shape:

flat

Roof Materials:

not visible

National Register Determination:

contributes to eligible district;

Signficant Architectural Features:

Central round tower; corbelled, crenulated cornice with castellations along parapet; segmental arch door opening; inset entry with transom and glazed door

Alterations:

Windows replaced; rear porch filled

Historical Information:

This building was named for the wife of benefactor, Andrew Buist Murray and presented to The Citadel in 1923. It houses modern hospital facilities, a full-time surgeon, and a staff of registered nurses.

Source of Historical Information:

The Citadel

Quadrangle Name:

Charleston

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