[Postcard of Middleton Gardens]

Postcard of a still waterway crossed by a black bridge and blushing with pink blooming bushes, described as "Middelton Gardens - Charleston, S. C. Oldest landscaped garden in America where in 1787, at the invitation of owner Arthur Middleton, the French botanist, Andrew Michaux, set out the first four camellia japonicas that were brought to America, three of which are still flourishing."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Magnolia Gardens]

Postcard of a red stone path leading to a group of Magnolia trees, described further as "Magnolia Gardens Charleston County, S. C. Developed in 1830 by Rev. John Drayton, the gardens were pronounced by John Galsworthy as 'the most beautiful gardens in the world.' Visitors are entranced by over 25 acres of exotic oriental plants mixed with the beautiful native flowers of the Carolina coast."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Church Street]

Postcard of a street leading to a church lined with brightly colored cars, further described as "Along Church Street - Charleston, S. C. At left the Dock Street Theatre, opened in 1736, is the first building in America designed solely for theatrical purposes. In center is St. Philip's Episcopal Church, erected 1835, now one of Charleston's most famous landmarks. At right the Huguenot (French Protestant) church, 1681, which still uses the original liturgy. Present structure is the third on this site."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of St. Michael's Church]

Postcard of a church with a steeple and many cars parked in front. On the back, the following is added, "The oldest church edifice in the city of Charleston. The cornerstone of the Episcopal Church was laid in 1752, and in 1761, the church was opened for services. The type of architecture is according to the tradition of Sir Christopher Wren. St. Michael's is one of the few city Churches in America that has retained the original design where the service is to be heard and all the worshipers to participate. The clock and bells were imported from England in 1764."
Date: unknown
Creator: Charleston Post Card Co. & Ernest Ferguson
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of High Battery Home]

Postcard of a three story brick building with white columns on the second floor and a horse drawn buggy pulling two men in suits, further described as "High Battery Home Charleston, South Carolina Classic Greek Revival, Architecture is typified by this fine residence at 9 East Battery, built in 1838 by Robert William Roper, a wealthy planter and son of the founder of Roper Hospital. Its monumental portico faces out over 300 years of history in Charleston's harbor. Present owner Richard Hampton Jenrette."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Cynthia Cummings and Friend]

Photograph of Cynthia Cover Cummings and Kim Stevenson playing on a swing set in Charleston, South Carolina.
Date: 1965~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History