Nathaniel Russell House - Charleston Landmark

  • Address: 51 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401
  • Phone: +1 843 724 8481
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  • Website:www.historiccharleston.org
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Estimated Price: From $6

Nathaniel Russell House
51 Meeting St
Charleston, SC 29401

Nathaniel Russell House Details

Full Amenity List

  • Wheelchair Accessible

Descriptions from Across the Web

  • Considered one of the Charleston's grandest homes despite the fact that it was built by an outsider from Rhode Island, the Nathaniel Russell House is now a National Historic Landmark ... more on Amazon.com
  • One of America's finest examples of Federal architecture, this 1808 house was completed by Nathaniel Russell, one of Charleston's richest merchants. It is celebrated architecturally for its "free-flying" staircase, spiraling unsupported for three floors. The staircase's elliptical shape is repeat... more on Frommers
  • One of the nation's finest examples of Adam-style architecture, the Nathaniel Russell House was built in 1808. The interior is distinguished by its ornate detailing, its lavish period furnishings, and the "free flying" staircase that spirals ... more on Fodor's
  • The Nathaniel Russell House in a historic house located in downtown Charleston, South Carolina near High Battery. It belonged to Nathaniel Russell, a Rhode Island merchant, who spent 80,000 dollars ... more on En.wikipedia.org

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5.0
like going back in time

excellant guides with acurate imformation. nicely furnished with authentic period pieces. By A Yahoo! User, a user of Yahoo! Travel. Read full review on Yahoo! Travel

Gorgeous old house

The Nathaniel Russell house, unlike it's "companion" (the Aiken-Rhett house), has belonged to the Hi... judysbook.com, a user of judysbook.com. Read full review on OpenList.com

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Scott C. 's review

who knew faux finishing was so big in 1808? a user of yelp.com. Read full review on Yelp

1.0
No History

The city is awesome and rich with history and stories - however, this house is just an example of the fact that you can buy or have old furniture made. Barely anything is known about the family, ... By colgater from NY, NY, a user of Yahoo! Travel. Read full review on Yahoo! Travel

beautiful home

The Nathaniel Russell house is on Meeting street in downtown Charleston. It has a 3 floor staircas... judysbook.com, a user of judysbook.com. Read full review on OpenList.com

Directions

From Charleston, SC - Head south on Meeting St toward N Market St

Hours

M-Sa 10a-5p; Su 2p-5p

Miscellaneous

  • Admission: $8; $14 with admission to Aiken-Rhett House

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