Charles Drayton House, Victorian house in Charleston, United States.
Description
The Charles Drayton House is a Victorian residence at 25 East Battery in Charleston with white brick walls separated by black grout lines. Its design incorporates Queen Anne architectural elements, distinctive window treatments, and decorative details throughout the facade.
History
The house was built in 1886, replacing an earlier Greek Revival structure damaged during the Civil War. Its construction represented the neighborhood's rebuilding phase following the conflict.
Culture
The house shows how wealthy residents displayed their status through architectural choices along the Battery in the late 1800s. Visitors today can observe how this lifestyle shaped the building's design and the neighborhood's character.
Practical
The house sits directly along the waterfront with other historic buildings in the vicinity. You can walk around the area easily and view the architecture from the street.
Did you know?
Architect W.B.W. Howe Jr. blended unusual Eastlake details with Chinese design influences in the exterior. This style mixing was quite rare for the area and period.
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