Front view of a church, 1887s

Item — Box: 61, Folder: 2009.183.002451

Identifier: 2009.183.002451

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

This collection has 2587 images representing different photographic types of 19th Century.

Dates

Creation: 1887s

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research. Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws before using this collection. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations. Due to the nature of certain archival formats, including digital and audio-visual materials, access to certain materials may require additional advance notice.

Extent

1 item (1 Gelatin Developing-out Paper )

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Dimensions note

Image Size: 4" x 5 3/4" Mount Size: 4 1/2" x 6 1/2"

General note

On bottom: St. Michael's Church, Charleston, South Carolina. On back: Parish of St. Michael. Established June 14, AD 1751. This building begun in 1752. Opened for divine worship Feb. 1st 1761. Exposed to the fire at British Artillery on James Island in 1780. Struck four times by the Federal Artillery on Morris Island, 1863 to 1865. Seriously injured by cyclone august 25, 1885. Almost destroyed by earthquake August 31st. 1886. Has been restored by the generosity of American churchman and friends, and re-opened by June 19th, 1887. Gloria in Excelcis deo. for sale by Chas. N. Beesley, Charleston, South Carolina.