Dr John Lining House (1715), Charleston, SC
**Charleston Historic District** - National Register of Historic Places Ref # 66000964, date listed 10/15/1966
An area roughly bounded by Broad, Bay, S. Battery and Ashley and an area along Church bounded by Cumberland and Chalmers
Charleston, SC (Charleston County)
A National Historic Landmark (www.nps.gov/subjects/nationalhistoriclandmarks/list-of-nh...).
Charleston was established as the first permanent settlement in South Carolina and was the political, economic and cultural center of the colony from its founding in 1670 until after the American Revolution. Its continued development in the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries was related to its port facilities and to its role as a distribution center. The Civil War had a devastating effect on the city, leading to long-lasting economic problems.
See map pg 25.
Because this area of expansion includes over 2000 buildings, a listing of contributing and noncontributing buildings seemed unwieldy. Therefore, a list of buildings currently considered to be noncontributing (see pg 63) is included. It should be assumed that all structures within the district boundaries but not listed among the noncontributing buildings, are contributing buildings to the district. (pg 45)
A lot of confusion still exists as to which portions of Charleston were designated as part of the NHL district and at what time. (pg 77) (1)
The Dr. John Lining House at 106 Broad Street in Charleston, SC, is not open to the public as a museum. Built prior to 1715, it is the oldest frame structure in Charleston. It was originally built as a private home but has served as an apothecary, newspaper office, and law firm.
Scottish physician and scientist Dr. John Lining and his wife Sarah owned the house for less than a year in 1757. Dr. Lining is noted for conducting the first systematic weather observations in America and corresponding with Benjamin Franklin.
After falling into disrepair, the house was saved from demolition and restored by the Preservation Society of Charleston in 1961. (Google AI)
References (1) NRHP Nomination Form catalog.archives.gov/id/118997297
Dr John Lining House (1715), Charleston, SC
**Charleston Historic District** - National Register of Historic Places Ref # 66000964, date listed 10/15/1966
An area roughly bounded by Broad, Bay, S. Battery and Ashley and an area along Church bounded by Cumberland and Chalmers
Charleston, SC (Charleston County)
A National Historic Landmark (www.nps.gov/subjects/nationalhistoriclandmarks/list-of-nh...).
Charleston was established as the first permanent settlement in South Carolina and was the political, economic and cultural center of the colony from its founding in 1670 until after the American Revolution. Its continued development in the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries was related to its port facilities and to its role as a distribution center. The Civil War had a devastating effect on the city, leading to long-lasting economic problems.
See map pg 25.
Because this area of expansion includes over 2000 buildings, a listing of contributing and noncontributing buildings seemed unwieldy. Therefore, a list of buildings currently considered to be noncontributing (see pg 63) is included. It should be assumed that all structures within the district boundaries but not listed among the noncontributing buildings, are contributing buildings to the district. (pg 45)
A lot of confusion still exists as to which portions of Charleston were designated as part of the NHL district and at what time. (pg 77) (1)
The Dr. John Lining House at 106 Broad Street in Charleston, SC, is not open to the public as a museum. Built prior to 1715, it is the oldest frame structure in Charleston. It was originally built as a private home but has served as an apothecary, newspaper office, and law firm.
Scottish physician and scientist Dr. John Lining and his wife Sarah owned the house for less than a year in 1757. Dr. Lining is noted for conducting the first systematic weather observations in America and corresponding with Benjamin Franklin.
After falling into disrepair, the house was saved from demolition and restored by the Preservation Society of Charleston in 1961. (Google AI)
References (1) NRHP Nomination Form catalog.archives.gov/id/118997297