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The large, neoclassical Simmons-Edwards House was built for Francis Simmons, a Johns Island planter, about 1800. The house, located at 14 Legare St., Charleston, South Carolina, is famous for its large brick gates with decorative wrought iron. The gates, which were installed by George Edwards (and which bear his initials) include finials were carved to resemble Italian pinecones. They are frequently referred to as pineapples by locals, and the house is known popularly as the Pineapple Gates House.[3]
It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1973.[1][4]
According to the South Carolina Department of Archives and History, "In 1816, George Edwards purchased the property and enlarged the premises, creating a garden which was separated from the house yard by a notable fence of wrought iron which had unusual stuccoed columns topped with sandstone balls."[5]
[edit] References
- ^ a b Simmons-Edwards House. National Historic Landmark summary listing. National Park Service. Retrieved on 2008-03-18.
- ^ National Register Information System. National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service (2007-01-23).
- ^ Jonathan H. Poston, The Buildings of Charleston: A Guide to the City's Architecture 243-44 (University of South Carolina Press 1997)
- ^ Tray Stephenson and Bernard Kearse (April 25, 1973), National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination: Simmons-Edwards HousePDF (32 KB), National Park Service and Accompanying one photo, exterior, undatedPDF (32 KB)
- ^ Simmons-Edwards House, Charleston County (12-14 Legare St., Charleston). National Register Properties in South Carolina listing. South Carolina Department of Archives and History. Retrieved on 2008-03-18.
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