Branford-Horry House Portico

Branford-Horry House, Charleston

Historic Charleston is dotted with homes that have two levels of open air porches, also called piazzas. While most of them run along the side of the house this one is unusual as it faces the front and the public sidewalk passes underneath the second floor porch.

Branford-Horry House
Branford-Horry House, First (Scots) Presbyterian Church In Background

The railings, ceilings and columns have amazing details.

Branford-Horry House Portico
Branford-Horry House Portico

A hammock currently swings in the breeze.

Branford-Horry House Portico
Branford-Horry House Portico

A plaque shares a few of the details on the private home, built around 1751. Wikipedia states that the three stories comprise  6,216 square feet,

Branford-Horry House
Branford-Horry House

Taken from inside the front garden of the First (Scots) Presbyterian Church, across Tradd Street from the home:

Branford-Horry House
Branford-Horry House

59 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC
June 3, 2025

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