Market Hall and Sheds

National Register Listing

Street Address:

188 Meeting St., Charleston, SC (Charleston County)

Alternate Name:

The Market

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NRHP Nomination

Record Number:

S10817710055

Description and Narrative:

(The Market) The Market Hall is considered one of Charleston’s best examples of the Greek Revival style. The Market Hall is of Roman Temple form with one high story over a rusticated lower open arcade. Building materials are stucco on brick with sandstone trim. The tetrastyle Roman Doric columns of the portico help support the elaborate entablature and pediment. Bucrania and ram’s heads are located in the metopes. Cast iron rails are located on the double flight of steps that lead to the main floor of the building. Although small, the Hall is imposing as it stands above and at the head of a long arcade of market stalls. The hall was designed by Edward B. White in 1841, who practiced in Charleston from 1842-1879. Listed in the National Register June 4, 1973; Designated a National Historic Landmark November 7, 1973.

Period of Significance:

1840 – 1841;19th century

Level of Significance:

National

Area of Significance:

Architecture

National Register Determination:

National Historic Landmark

Date of Certification:

June 4 1973

Date of Certification as a National Historic Landmark:

November 7 1973

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