Charleston's City Hall: A Historic Gem! 🏛️✨

Located at 80 Broad Street, this beautiful building was constructed between 1800 and 1804 and originally served as a bank. When the bank unfortunately failed, the structure found new purpose as Charleston's City Hall in 1818—a role it continues to fulfill today. While most visitors might not think to visit beyond handling official business, it’s truly worth exploring for its historical and architectural significance! One of the most notable artworks inside is John Trumbull’s painting depicting George Washington’s 1791 visit to Charleston—and yes, very notably, the painting even includes Washington’s horse! 🎨🐎 Here’s a fun fact: City Hall is part of what Robert Ripley (yes, the creator of Ripley’s Believe It or Not!) called the "Four Corners of the Law." The four buildings at the intersection of Market and Broad Streets each represent a different branch of law: City Hall (Local/Municipal) Charleston County Courthouse (State) U.S. Post Office & Federal Court (Federal) St. Michael’s Episcopal Church (Religious) ⚖️🕍 Best of all, admission is free, and they even offer clean, free restrooms—a welcome bonus for any traveler! 😉🚻 Whether you're a history buff, an architecture lover, or just looking for an interesting stop while exploring Charleston, don’t miss this fascinating piece of the city’s story! #CharlestonCityHall #HistoryLovers #FourCornersOfLaw #FreeAttraction #Architecture #TravelTips #BelieveItOrNot #GeorgeWashington 🇺🇸📸