Cannon Park — Attraction in Charleston

As a full-time professional photographer in Charleston, I have the privilege of shooting in some amazing old historic locations! I recently had the honor of photographing the annual Lee & Associates "team photo" for their holiday card on the old historic steps at Cannon Park. The steps and columns are all that's left of the old Charleston Museum. Behind the steps and columns is a nice grassy park, that takes up the whole block. It's conveniently located near MUSC. And in the evenings you'll find lots of locals out walking and playing with...

Small local park. Dog-friendly. Handy if you’re in the area. There is a small playground tucked in the corner nearest Calhoun & Rutledge Ave. Lots of benches to sit on a hot afternoon. What appears to be the remains of a large building sits near Rutledge - it would be nice if there was a plaque to explain it, but it adds a bit of mystery. Edit to add: The columns are remnants of a building called Thomson Auditorium, which was briefly used as meeting hall, a hospital, then the Museum of Charleston for many years. It burned to the...

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