09/24/2026
This week Charleston lost 52 Cooper Street, a historic Eastside church that had been deemed unsafe.
At the same time, I listed 36 Mary Street, the Thomas Ryan House in Wraggborough.
The clipping in this photo is from 1978, when Historic Charleston Foundation stepped in and chose restoration over demolition.
Nearly 50 years later, 36 Mary is still here.
That is why preservation matters. Once these buildings are gone, we do not get them back.
Where do you think Charleston should draw the line between redevelopment and preservation?
If you are looking for a piece of Charleston history, 36 Mary Street is now available. Message me to schedule a showing.