Dec 18, 1970
National Register of Historic Places - Sword Gate Houses
Statement of Significant: Noted property located in the Historic Charleston District, famed for distinctive Sword Gates of same design as grilles once used in Greek Doric guardhouse at Charleston's historic Broad and Meeting Streets. Also classified as valuable for fine garden and house. Although the property was considered by the National Historic Landmark Committee in recent Colonial Architecture selections, it actually belongs to the early 19th century period. (According to the NHL study, "estimated construction dates have ranged wildly in the past.") The frame section, which retains the original Legare Street address and the Sword Gates, is now believed to have been built around 1803, possibly by French Huguenots James Laroche and J. Lardent. The brick wing was probably added about 1818, acquired by Madame Talvaude, and used as girls’ school.' British consul George A. Hopley bought and redecorated the house in 1849 and installed the Sword gates.
National Register of Historic Places - Sword Gate Houses
Statement of Significant: Noted property located in the Historic Charleston District, famed for distinctive Sword Gates of same design as grilles once used in Greek Doric guardhouse at Charleston's historic Broad and Meeting Streets. Also classified as valuable for fine garden and house. Although the property was considered by the National Historic Landmark Committee in recent Colonial Architecture selections, it actually belongs to the early 19th century period. (According to the NHL study, "estimated construction dates have ranged wildly in the past.") The frame section, which retains the original Legare Street address and the Sword Gates, is now believed to have been built around 1803, possibly by French Huguenots James Laroche and J. Lardent. The brick wing was probably added about 1818, acquired by Madame Talvaude, and used as girls’ school.' British consul George A. Hopley bought and redecorated the house in 1849 and installed the Sword gates.
Dec 18, 1970
Posted Date
Jun 13, 2023
Historical Record Date
Dec 18, 1970
Source Name
National Register of Historic Places
