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Charleston Navy Yard Officers' Quarters Historic District is a national historic district located at the former Charleston Naval Shipyard in North Charleston, South Carolina. It encompasses 24 contributing buildings, 2 contributing sites, 1 contributing structure, and 1 contributing object.
With the closure of the Naval Base and Charleston Naval Shipyard in 1996, Detyens, Inc. signed a long-term lease. With three dry docks, one floating dock, and six piers, Detyens Shipyards, Inc. is the largest commercial facility on the East Coast. Projects include military, commercial, and cruise ships.
The museum was born out of an idea by former naval officer Charles F. Hyatt to develop a major tourist attraction on what had once been a dump for dredged mud. [1] Initial plans for the museum called for a large building onshore to display exhibits related to the history of small combatants ships in the U.S. Navy. [2] On 3 January 1976, the aircraft carrier USS Yorktown was opened to the public.
During the Cold War, the Naval Base (1902–1996) became the third largest U.S. homeport serving over 80 ships and submarines. In addition, the Charleston Naval Shipyard repaired frigates, destroyers, cruisers, sub tenders, and submarines. The Shipyard was also equipped for the refueling of nuclear subs.
Naval Health Clinic Charleston, located in the City of North Charleston, South Carolina U.S. Navy Ambulance Charleston Naval Hospital in 1922, North Charleston Charleston Naval Hospital aerial view July 7, 1949, North Charleston Naval Hospital Ground Breaking 14 February 1970, North Charleston Artist Conception of new Naval Hospital, North Charleston The Branch Medical Clinic NNPTC Navy ...
Marshlands Plantation House, in Charleston, South Carolina, is an historic plantation house that was built in 1810 and listed in the National Register of Historic Places on March 30, 1973. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] It is a 2 + 1 ⁄ 2 -story Federal -style plantation home. [ 3 ]
The City of Charleston's Grounds Maintenance Division takes care of public green spaces. [2] The Charleston Parks Conservancy is a non-profit working to renovate and improve the city's parks. The Charleston Horticultural Society is active in promoting the quality of the city's gardens.
Another 5 properties in Charleston County outside Charleston were once listed but have been removed. Three properties and districts — the Ashley River Historic District, Ashley River Road, and the Secessionville Historic District — are split between the city and the other parts of the county, and are thus included on both lists.