CHB02   24 South Battery,  a 2-1/2 story wooden home that was the remaining half of an 18th century double tenement,  was purchased in 1870 by George S. Cook as an investment.   The eastern half, 22 South Battery,  was purchased by Nathaniel Russell Middleton who had destroyed the original house to rebuild.   Cook initially intended to rebuild his half as well,  as it was in poor condition,  but he later reconsidered and Deveraux was hired for the existing structure.

CHB05 30 South Battery, Charleston, SC   James E. Spear built this three story Italianate house in 1860 as his residence.

CHB06 20 South Battery, Charleston, SC.  Samuel N. Stevens a prosperous factor, built this house in 1843.  In 1870, it was remodeled and enlarged in the Second Empire Style for Col. Richard Lathers.  Col. Lathers a native of Georgetown, South Carolina, went to New York in 1847 and became a millionaire.  During the Civil War he served with the Union forces, but after the war returned to Charleston to help rebuild South Carolina.  While living in this mansion, Col. Lathers invited political and military leaders from the North and South to receptions, in an effort to reconcile the nation.  According to tradition, he gave up his attempts and returned to New York, selling the mansion in 1874.  Today, the house is a private residence with a small hotel in the basement and outbuilding.

CHB07 32 South Battery, Charleston, Sc.  Facing White Point Gardens, stands 32 South Battery, featuring a prominent cupola and a two tiered piazza.  This grand home was constructed in 1872 for Col. John Ashe.  The design and construction is attributed to Mr. Miller, who is credited with building several of Charleston's finest residences.