Before it was…Normandy Farms at 19 Broad St.

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If you’ve ever let your thoughts wander and found yourself gazing at the ceiling, you might have noticed these amazing crown mouldings in Normandy Farms on Broad Street.  What was this beautiful building once used for?

19 BROAD STREET – OLD NEWS AND COURIER (JACOBSON) BUILDING

Normandy Farms Charleston, Photo cred. SWB, The Scout Group

Normandy Farms Charleston, Photo cred. SWB, The Scout Group

Constructed circa 1817; remodeled with new façade circa 1840.

 “The site of several banks between 1817 and 1861, this structure became the office of the newly merged newspapers The News and Courier and served as their offices until 1902.  The lower portion of the Greek Revival façade of this building still survives, while the granite entablature was destroyed in the earthquake of 1886.  The engaged pedimented portico with laurel wreath freize and the side pilasters are of granite, while the rest of the building is a severe stuccoed brick.”  (emphasis added)

19 Broad Street

19 Broad Street

 

The Buildings of Charleston, A Guide to the City’s Architecture

By Jonathan H. Poston for Historic Charleston Foundation

PS – I am a big fan of this reference.  Here’s where you can buy a copy.

Before it was…The Darling Oyster Bar

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With so much buzz about The Darling Oyster Bar and it’s much anticipated opening, we dug a little deeper into the history of the building. Before it was the Darling Oyster Bar, (and errr…before it was Union Provisions) – what was 515 King Street, originally designed for?

Darling Oyster Bar

515 King St. – Future The Darling Oyster Bar

 

Glad you asked.  Originally 515 King Street was a BANK.  On July 7, 1927 – The Atlantic National Bank’s branch office opened at 515 King St.

515 King St. - Atlantic National Bank_1920-1929

1920 – 1929 Historic Navy Publication



It was designed by John Darlington Newcomer, Architect, who is credited with the design of over 24 significant Charleston buildings.  On his Wikipedia page it describes him as the “dean of Charleston Architects.”

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John Darlington Newcomer – Charleston Architect

 

For more info and the latest developments to The Darling Oyster Bar — check out this great coverage by Eater Charleston

Leaf transformation to Le Farfalle planned for spring

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Charleston City Paper’s details on Leaf transformation to Le Farfalle
via @chasCityPaper #Charleston #ScoutCHSeat