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Made with high quality Tin sign , size 8×12 in. with 4 predrilled small holes on the corns
61 Bay Street, Charleston, SC is the James Simmons House, also often called the Sword Gate House (because of the massive wrought-iron “sword” gates at the entrance).
Built: Around 1803 for James Simmons, a wealthy Charleston attorney and planter.
Architecture: Large Georgian-style double house, later remodeled with Greek Revival elements.
Civil War Era: Served as headquarters for General Pierre Beauregard, who ordered the bombardment of Fort Sumter in 1861.
Gates: The iron sword gates (crafted in 1838 by ironworker Christopher Werner) are among Charleston’s most famous examples of wrought ironwork.
Later Years: Passed through wealthy owners, used as a convent at one point, and in the late 20th/early 21st century was owned by philanthropist Patricia Altschul (known from Southern Charm on Bravo TV).
One of Charleston’s largest private residences (approx. 17,000 sq ft).
Famous for blending Charleston’s ironwork tradition, Civil War history, and elite residential architecture.
The sword gates themselves are so iconic they’re often reproduced in artwork and souvenirs.
Made with high quality Tin sign , size 8×12 in. with 4 predrilled small holes on the corns
61 Bay Street, Charleston, SC is the James Simmons House, also often called the Sword Gate House (because of the massive wrought-iron “sword” gates at the entrance).
Built: Around 1803 for James Simmons, a wealthy Charleston attorney and planter.
Architecture: Large Georgian-style double house, later remodeled with Greek Revival elements.
Civil War Era: Served as headquarters for General Pierre Beauregard, who ordered the bombardment of Fort Sumter in 1861.
Gates: The iron sword gates (crafted in 1838 by ironworker Christopher Werner) are among Charleston’s most famous examples of wrought ironwork.
Later Years: Passed through wealthy owners, used as a convent at one point, and in the late 20th/early 21st century was owned by philanthropist Patricia Altschul (known from Southern Charm on Bravo TV).
One of Charleston’s largest private residences (approx. 17,000 sq ft).
Famous for blending Charleston’s ironwork tradition, Civil War history, and elite residential architecture.
The sword gates themselves are so iconic they’re often reproduced in artwork and souvenirs.
