Faber House

Faber House is a two-story residence located on East Bay Street, distinguished by a front entrance with four Ionic columns and topped by a cupola. The building displays classical proportions and structural details typical of affluent Charleston homes from the early 1800s.

Construction began in 1839 under Henry F. Faber, but his death that same year meant his brother Joseph W. Faber took over the project to complete it. Restoration efforts started in 1966 when the Historic Charleston Foundation undertook stabilization work on the property.

The house displays Palladian design elements that were favored by wealthy Charleston residents in the early 1800s. Walking past, you can see how such architectural choices reflected the tastes and status of the city's upper class at that time.

The house sits on East Bay Street in a walkable part of Hampstead Village that is easy to reach on foot. Daytime visits work best for viewing the exterior details and architectural features, when good lighting makes the columns and cupola stand out clearly.

A street flare ignited fire damage to the building on June 23, 1969, during the civil rights movement in Charleston, linking it to a pivotal moment of social change. This tangible connection to the city's turbulent history gives the place deeper resonance.