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Slave tag and census data24 views26% of southern families owned slaves. Percentages range from 49% in Mississippi to 3% in Delaware.
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Red earthquake bolts20 viewsThe red decorations are actually rods that were installed after the great earthquake in the 1800s to hold the home together and stabilize it. If another earthquake were to hit, most would likely be gone.
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The piaza17 viewsMost houses are designed to catch the breeze from the harbor in the afternoon out on the piaza where ladies might be found in their undergarments rocking on the piaza to cool off. Charleston has a very strict peeping tom law. Just acknowledging a lady's presence on her piaza might land a gentleman in jail.
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Walls and doors17 viewsThe many lovely private gardens are protected by walls. You'll find the front doors on many homes are not actually the front door to the home but rather a door to the garden or piaza while the actual front door is beyond. Great protection from salesmen and religious visitors.
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Lots and lots of palmeto trees. 17 views
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