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Article: The charms of Charleston: with a resolute history and a passion for preservation, this harbor town is a photogenic time capsule of its colonial and antebellum past.(City Of The Month)
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- September 1, 2003
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AS ONE OF THOSE PLACES THAT CAPTIVATES THE IMAGINATION, Charleston, South Carolina, works at protecting its signature scenery of grand homes fronted by wide piazzas, Caribbean-hued townhouses, graceful wrought-iron gates, soaring steeples, palmetto trees, and horse-drawn carriages. Since 1783, when it dropped Charles Towne for Charleston, this peninsular city has lived by the motto "She guards her customs, buildings and laws." So, despite 333 years of wars, earthquakes, and hurricanes, Charleston retains more than 1,400 historically significant buildings, making it one of the most complete and intact historic districts in America. In fact, the preservation efforts of ...
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