William Blacklock House | |
.jpg) William Blacklock House | |
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| Location | 18 Bull St., Charleston, South Carolina |
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| Built | 1800 |
| Architect | Unknown |
| Architectural style | Other, Federal |
| NRHP reference No. | 73001681 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | November 7, 1973[1] |
| Designated NHL | November 7, 1973[2] |
The William Blacklock House, built in 1800, is one of the United States' most important Adamesque houses. The house is two stories of brick on a high brick basement. The facade features a large lunette in the pediment, openings in blind arches, delicate tracery, and a double flight of iron-railed steps. The property, located at 18 Bull St., Charleston, South Carolina, includes Gothic Revival outbuildings.
The house is named for William Blacklock who, on September 24, 1794, purchased two lots in the newly laid out Harleston Village. Although likely built in 1800, Blacklock was first listed as living in the house in 1802 according to a city directory (based on the prior year's information).[3]
The design has similarities to the work of Gabriel Manigault, but no attribution has ever been confirmed. Blacklock was a member of the committee responsible for the construction of a bank (now City Hall) which was designed by Manigault in the same year. Other design elements of 18 Bull St. are similar to those uses in other Manigault designs.
It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1973[2][4]
Today, the house is owned by the College of Charleston which uses it for social events in addition to housing the Alumni Relations Office.
The SC DAH summary is here.[5]
