The story
Named for a 112-year-old family caretaker born to a freed slave's son and a Native American mother, this soul food landmark was featured in '1,000 Places to See Before You Die.'
Everything that was here
- 1996–2020
Jestine's KitchenRestaurant
Named for a 112-year-old family caretaker born to a freed slave's son and a Native American mother, this soul food landmark was featured in '1,000 Places to See Before You Die.'
See the map in 1997 → - 1839–1960
Charleston HotelHotel
This magnificent Greek Revival hotel with 14 Corinthian columns was so beloved that its 1960 demolition sparked Charleston's modern preservation movement.
See the map in 1840 → - 1802–1929
Gabriel Manigault HouseHistoric Home
Standard Oil demolished this architect's masterpiece for a gas station, sparking such outrage that Charleston created America's first historic preservation district.
See the map in 1803 →
Nearby history
Cru Cafe
Henry's on the Market
Henry Laurens House
Dock Street Theatre / Planter's Hotel
Old Slave Mart
McCrady's Restaurant
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