There’s a lot of history in 100 years and there’s a lot of change as well. South Carolina has been built, has burned, and has been rebuilt. Just the thought can boggle the mind. We have waged war, we have nursed wounds, we have stood tall and it shows in all of these photographs. Some of them are over 100 years old, some are a little younger, but it will astound you to see what 100 years -give or take- can mean to a state. Get ready to be bowled over by these historic pictures of South Carolina.
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Charleston’s TheDigitel/Flickr This is an aerial view of what Charleston in 1872 looked like as it was drawn by drawn and published by C. Drie. I don’t believe that anyone would have thought 100 years ago that Charleston would be what it is today.
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Expert Infantry/Flickr This is a photograph of the Charleston landscape in 1856.
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Ruslan/Flickr This photograph is of the Secession Hall in ruins circa 1865.
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Henry de Saussure Copeland/Flickr This is of the East Battery in Charleston, a very famous scene that is painted and photographed today again and again, but in 1865 it didn’t look like it does today.
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Henry de Saussure Copeland/Flickr Roper Hospital on Queen Street in Charleston circa 1865.
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Henry de Saussure Copeland/Flickr Castle Pinckney around July 1861.
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Henry de Saussure Copeland/Flickr Castle Pinckney 1861- 1865.
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Richland Library/Flickr Main Street, Columbia circa 1900.
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Richland Library/Flickr Christmas shopping madness on Dec. 17, 1955.
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Richland Library/Flickr Main Street, Columbia 1893-1899.
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Richland Library/Flickr Looking north down Main Street 1886-1889.
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Richland Library/Flickr This photograph is showing landscaping of the State Capital grounds in 1907.
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Richland Library/Flickr Congaree River Bridge 1900. The bridge was completed in 1872. It was originally built with steel and wooden floors over granite pillars.
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Dave/Flickr Ocean Forest Hotel, Myrtle Beach June 1948.
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Richland Library/Flickr Sea Side Inn Myrtle Beach, circa 1901. Looking at both of the above, anyone can clearly see that Myrtle Beach looks nothing like this today. It’s odd to see so many trees and so much “green”.
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Beverly Vealach/Flickr Downtown Anderson, 1930s.
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PROSpecial Collections at Wofford College/Flickr Downtown Anderson, 1930s.
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Special Collections at Wofford College/Flickr The Wilmary Apartment Building 1950s. Today, this building is still in use. It’s definitely a sign of good construction.
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Joe Bartolini Yemassee,1927.
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MarksPhotoTravels/Flickr Taylor, 1920s.
You can definitely tell that there has been a lot of change in the last 100 years. It seems that we absolutely exploded at one point and we have yet to slow down. Progress is always pushing forward and South Carolina wants to be at the forefront of that progress. What do you think of what South Carolina has accomplished in such a short time?
Charleston’s TheDigitel/Flickr
This is an aerial view of what Charleston in 1872 looked like as it was drawn by drawn and published by C. Drie. I don’t believe that anyone would have thought 100 years ago that Charleston would be what it is today.
Expert Infantry/Flickr
This is a photograph of the Charleston landscape in 1856.
Ruslan/Flickr
This photograph is of the Secession Hall in ruins circa 1865.
Henry de Saussure Copeland/Flickr
This is of the East Battery in Charleston, a very famous scene that is painted and photographed today again and again, but in 1865 it didn’t look like it does today.
Roper Hospital on Queen Street in Charleston circa 1865.
Castle Pinckney around July 1861.
Castle Pinckney 1861- 1865.
Richland Library/Flickr
Main Street, Columbia circa 1900.
Christmas shopping madness on Dec. 17, 1955.
Main Street, Columbia 1893-1899.
Looking north down Main Street 1886-1889.
This photograph is showing landscaping of the State Capital grounds in 1907.
Congaree River Bridge 1900. The bridge was completed in 1872. It was originally built with steel and wooden floors over granite pillars.
Dave/Flickr
Ocean Forest Hotel, Myrtle Beach June 1948.
Sea Side Inn Myrtle Beach, circa 1901. Looking at both of the above, anyone can clearly see that Myrtle Beach looks nothing like this today. It’s odd to see so many trees and so much “green”.
Beverly Vealach/Flickr
Downtown Anderson, 1930s.
PROSpecial Collections at Wofford College/Flickr
Special Collections at Wofford College/Flickr
The Wilmary Apartment Building 1950s. Today, this building is still in use. It’s definitely a sign of good construction.
Joe Bartolini
Yemassee,1927.
MarksPhotoTravels/Flickr
Taylor, 1920s.
If you enjoyed these, you may also enjoy these other historic pictures of South Carolina. They’re some of the oldest taken in the state.
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Historic Pictures Of South Carolina December 18, 2020 Leah Where can I find more of the best photos of South Carolina? You can find more old photos of South Carolina in one of our many articles highlighting them. Head back to the early 1900s in these fascinating SC photos. You can see what life was like in the Palmetto State during the Great Depression here. You can even see rare film footage from the 1930s that was shot here. It takes place in Charleston and is truly a blast from the past. If you enjoy old cars and comparing how the road system has changed over the years, we even have an entire article on rare vintage photographs of South Carolina’s roads. From highways to main streets, there are quite a few interesting captures. What is the oldest town in South Carolina? South Carolina history runs deep, going back hundreds of years. There are many old towns still around that were established well before the United States was a thing, but the oldest of them all is Charleston. This historic city has been around since 1670 and today it’s known for its historic charm, interesting stories, and for being “America’s #1 City,” drawing in tourists from all over the world. Other notable old towns in South Carolina include Beaufort, established in 1711, Georgetown, established in 1729, and Camden, founded in 1732. Camden is also considered South Carolina’s oldest inland town. All of these towns have plenty of stories to tell with around 300 years of history behind them. What are the best historic sites in South Carolina? There are many historic places in South Carolina to experience this fascinating history for yourself, up close and in person. Many people enjoy touring historic plantations, such as the Boone Hall Plantation, Hopsewee Plantation, and Middleton Place Plantation. Charleston’s streets are full of historic sites, from old jails to markets. There are historic forts you can visit in South Carolina, such as Fort Sumter National Monument. It dates back to the early 1800s and has quite a fascinating story. You can visit it yourself today.
The OIYS Visitor Center
Historic Pictures Of South Carolina
December 18, 2020
Leah
Where can I find more of the best photos of South Carolina? You can find more old photos of South Carolina in one of our many articles highlighting them. Head back to the early 1900s in these fascinating SC photos. You can see what life was like in the Palmetto State during the Great Depression here. You can even see rare film footage from the 1930s that was shot here. It takes place in Charleston and is truly a blast from the past. If you enjoy old cars and comparing how the road system has changed over the years, we even have an entire article on rare vintage photographs of South Carolina’s roads. From highways to main streets, there are quite a few interesting captures. What is the oldest town in South Carolina? South Carolina history runs deep, going back hundreds of years. There are many old towns still around that were established well before the United States was a thing, but the oldest of them all is Charleston. This historic city has been around since 1670 and today it’s known for its historic charm, interesting stories, and for being “America’s #1 City,” drawing in tourists from all over the world. Other notable old towns in South Carolina include Beaufort, established in 1711, Georgetown, established in 1729, and Camden, founded in 1732. Camden is also considered South Carolina’s oldest inland town. All of these towns have plenty of stories to tell with around 300 years of history behind them. What are the best historic sites in South Carolina? There are many historic places in South Carolina to experience this fascinating history for yourself, up close and in person. Many people enjoy touring historic plantations, such as the Boone Hall Plantation, Hopsewee Plantation, and Middleton Place Plantation. Charleston’s streets are full of historic sites, from old jails to markets. There are historic forts you can visit in South Carolina, such as Fort Sumter National Monument. It dates back to the early 1800s and has quite a fascinating story. You can visit it yourself today.
The OIYS Visitor Center
The OIYS Visitor Center
You can find more old photos of South Carolina in one of our many articles highlighting them. Head back to the early 1900s in these fascinating SC photos. You can see what life was like in the Palmetto State during the Great Depression here. You can even see rare film footage from the 1930s that was shot here. It takes place in Charleston and is truly a blast from the past. If you enjoy old cars and comparing how the road system has changed over the years, we even have an entire article on rare vintage photographs of South Carolina’s roads. From highways to main streets, there are quite a few interesting captures.
What is the oldest town in South Carolina?
South Carolina history runs deep, going back hundreds of years. There are many old towns still around that were established well before the United States was a thing, but the oldest of them all is Charleston. This historic city has been around since 1670 and today it’s known for its historic charm, interesting stories, and for being “America’s #1 City,” drawing in tourists from all over the world. Other notable old towns in South Carolina include Beaufort, established in 1711, Georgetown, established in 1729, and Camden, founded in 1732. Camden is also considered South Carolina’s oldest inland town. All of these towns have plenty of stories to tell with around 300 years of history behind them.
What are the best historic sites in South Carolina?
There are many historic places in South Carolina to experience this fascinating history for yourself, up close and in person. Many people enjoy touring historic plantations, such as the Boone Hall Plantation, Hopsewee Plantation, and Middleton Place Plantation. Charleston’s streets are full of historic sites, from old jails to markets. There are historic forts you can visit in South Carolina, such as Fort Sumter National Monument. It dates back to the early 1800s and has quite a fascinating story. You can visit it yourself today.
