From the original 1800’s Charleston Jail.

Best viewed large.

Note;

In 2019 a group of around 8 people were invited to document the old jail for what might have been the last time. The property had been sold to private developers, the interior was set to be demolished. The original interior was intact at this point.

Ellen and I, along with a well known historical photographer who was instrumental in getting us there, were included.  The above was one of my favorite, and horrific, images.

Think of being in the dark cell, thick bars and block walls, and seeing the keys hanging across the hall… out of reach.  Stedt Bonneau, the Gentleman Pirate, and the crew of Black Beard’s pirates were held here before execution.

During the late 1800’s a section was set aside as an asylum.

I’ll be locking my door tonight.