Charleston cachet

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The structure and decorations of the Aiken-Rhett House in Charleston, SC reflects the quality of life its owners have enjoyed since its establishment in 1817. The renovations made during each generation of the Aiken and Rhett families were in keeping with the fashions during their times.

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Castle on the hill

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Castle Hill was built in the early 1900s by the American plumbing magnate Richard Crane for his family. The Great House was designed by architect David Adler who specialized in builiding grand homes for the wealthy. The house is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

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Hadley chests: a colonial treasure

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Hadley chests are a product of early American colonial craftsmanship and have earned the distinction of being one of many purely American furniture forms. These wide-board chests were usually made of oak and pine and were framed without using nails or glue.

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