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Our History: Park Circle’s Garden City inspiration
1/1/1970: Were it not for this retired stenographer, there would be no Park Circle. Born in London, Ebenezer Howard was the son of a baker. He finished his education at fifteen... -
Our History: Photos from the expansion of Remount Rd in 1967
1/1/1970: In 1967, the South Carolina Department of Transportation widened Remount Road. The first step in the process was to document the properties that would be affected. While doing so, images... -
Our History: Property acquisition for I-26 in 1962
1/1/1970: The start of construction of Interstate 26 in 1962 was a defining moment in the history of the North Area. Not only did it take traffic off the State roads,... -
Our History: Ruth Cupp, attorney, legislator, historian
1/1/1970: A native of Ft. Worth, Texas, Ruth and her family relocated to the “North Area” of Charleston County, today known as North Charleston, in 1941. She attended North Charleston High,... -
Our History: The USS Hobson, A Lowcountry Ship
1/1/1970: There are countless stories of humanity and heroism that can be told about the men and ships of the Charleston Naval Shipyard. One such ship, the USS Hobson DD-464, was... -
Our History: The namesakes of the former Bonds-Wilson High School
1/1/1970: The namesakes of the former Bonds-Wilson High School, Dr. J. R. Bonds and John T. Wilson are described by their former students as dignified gentlemen. Dr. Bonds graduated from South... -
Our History: USS Betelgeuse (AK-260)
1/1/1970: The “Goose,” as she was affectionately known, was a familiar sight steaming in and out of Charleston harbor during the 1960’s. She began her service as the Victory ship SS... -
Our History: Why is McMillan Avenue called McMillan Avenue?
1/1/1970: US Representative Thomas McMillan does the Charleston on the steps of the US Capital. Thomas McMillan represented the Sixth District for eight terms in Congress (1925-1939), but his first love... -
Our History: World War I training camps
1/1/1970: During WWI, the Piney Grove Training Camp provided recruits with basic instruction. As many as 5,000 young men at a time lived in tents, and later wooden barracks, as they... -
Palmetto Masters finish 2nd at US Masters Nationals
1/1/1970: The Palmetto Masters Swim Team competed at Nationals held in Greensboro, NC April 28-May 1. 75 adults ranging in age from 18-69 from around the area took on 1,800 athletes from...
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