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Domestic News
February 27, 1835
The Hillsborough Recorder
Hillsboro, Orange County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
A destructive fire struck Charleston, S.C., on the morning of the 15th inst., destroying over 50 houses and the historic St. Philip's Church, built in 1723, along with its $14,000 organ.
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Destructive fire occurred at Charleston, S. C., on the morning of the 15th inst. which laid in ruins upwards of fifty houses. The Charleston Gazette says, "The most striking feature in this calamity is the destruction of St. Philip's church, commonly known as the Old Church. This venerable structure, which has for more than a century (having been built in 1723) towered among us in all the solemnity and noble proportions of ancient architecture—constituting a hallowed link between the past and the present—with its monumental memorials of the beloved and honored dead, and its splendid new organ, (which cost $14,000) is now a smoking ruin."
What sub-type of article is it?
Fire
Disaster
What keywords are associated?
Charleston Fire
St Philips Church
Destructive Fire
Old Church Ruin
Where did it happen?
Charleston, S. C.
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Charleston, S. C.
Event Date
Morning Of The 15th Inst.
Outcome
upwards of fifty houses laid in ruins; st. philip's church destroyed, including its monumental memorials and new organ costing $14,000.
Event Details
A destructive fire occurred, destroying over fifty houses and the venerable St. Philip's church (built in 1723), known as the Old Church, with its ancient architecture, memorials of the dead, and splendid new organ.