William Aiken House - Charleston SC
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member nomadwillie
N 32° 47.363 W 079° 56.290
17S E 599429 N 3628437
William Aiken House, built in 1807.
Waymark Code: WMTFZ2
Location: South Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 11/19/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Dragontree
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The house and district became a National Historic Landmark in 1963. It is where the South Carolina Canal and Rail Road Company was founded in 1827, with William Aiken, an Irish immigrant, as its first president.
Earliest Recorded Date of Construction: 01/01/1807

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Architectural Period/Style: Adam

Architect (if known): James Mackie

Type of Building e.g. Country House, Stately Home, Manor:
Stately Home


Interesting Historical Facts or Connections:
Part of the Aiken, William, House and Associated Railroad Structures historic district which became a National Historic Landmark in 1963


Main Material of Construction: Wood

Private/Public Access: Private

Related Website: [Web Link]

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Landscape Designer (if known): Not listed

Listed Building Status (if applicable): Not listed

Admission Fee (if applicable): Not Listed

Opening Hours (if applicable): Not listed

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