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#Asked: Old photos of buildings in Charleston, SC

April 29, 2021 • 
Vagney Hampshire
Charleston Municipal Airport

CHS Municipal Airport | Photo via @iflychs

Talk about a Throwback Thursday, take a look at this postcard when Charleston International (CHS) was a municipal airport. This sketch dates back to the 1920-30s.

We’re looking to see more old photos of Lowcountry buildings — the older the better. Do you have any dated pictures of the U.S. Customs House downtown, The Battery or Rainbow Row from back in the day?

Send in your throwback photos of Holy City buildings and landmarks here.

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