Corner Packing Shed, The

National Register Listing

Street Address:

US Hwy. 21, W of jct. with Land's End Rd., St. Helena Island, SC (Beaufort County)

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NRHP Nomination

Record Number:

S10817707036

Description and Narrative:

This building is significant both for its association with truck farming and as an intact and unusual example of early twentieth century vernacular architecture. It was built ca. 1930 as a vegetable packing shed for use by truck farmers. Truck farming became the dominant form of agriculture on the island after the boll weevil doomed sea island cotton as a viable crop. It was greatly aided by the increased accessibility of St. Helena Island after the opening of the bridge from Beaufort to Ladys Island in 1927. This packing shed is located near The Corner, the social and commercial center of the island. It is the only known extant property associated with the early days of truck farming on St. Helena. The building itself is a long, open frame building with a metal gable roof. The roof shelters an enclosed attic storage area. Loading docks, sheltered by shed roofs, extend along each long side of the rectangular building. An enclosed office area is at one end of the building. Listed in the National Register October 6, 1988.

Period of Significance:

1930;circa 1930 – 1935

Level of Significance:

National

Area of Significance:

Architecture;Commerce

National Register Determination:

listed

Date of Certification:

October 6 1988

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