Bischoff's Square

Bischoff's Square Originally comprised of 17 houses (11 remaining) built for Mrs. Henry Bischoff on Columbus, East Bay, and Drake Streets. it's adjacent to the Cigar Factory.

Seven fronted Columbus and four each on the other streets. Each wooden house was 2 1/2 stories with piazzas and had six rooms. Bischoff's Square was the name given to an 1880 development of 17 similar houses in the Hampstead Village area of Charleston. Hampstead Village is now known as Eastside. The boundaries are East Bay, Columbus Street and Drake Street. This area also was known has Hampstead

hill as is one of the original higher elevations in Charleston. Because of this, we don't experience the flooding that other areas do. Prior to its development the area was an old Half Moon Battery, part of the early defense of the city of Charleston. The houses were constructed 1880 by Wellings & Gleason, contractors and were built for Mrs. Henry Bischoff. Five of the houses were built on Bay (now East Bay) Street, seven on Columbus Street, and five on Drake Street. Wellings & Gleason were the contractors for the Bay Street dwellings. Each was a 2½ story wood house. There are 11 houses remaining. 2 on East Bay, 4 on Columbus and 5 on Drake. The houses on Columbus are unique for having a bay window on the front facade.

01/03/2023
02/09/2019

Available August 1st

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03/31/2018

From Jason Bischoff...

The Josiah Smith Tennent House is significant for historical and architectural reasons because, given its Hampstead locale, construction and ownership by prominent Charleston families, it has provided the backdrop for many scenes from the life of the community. In its innovative design and construct...

02/22/2018

Today we found the original house cistern intact

01/02/2018
09/21/2017

If you live in the area and have flood insurance, get yourself a flood elevation certificate. You might save some money

09/14/2017

Water, Water Everywhere

09/08/2017

Looks like heavy windows will arrive late Sunday night

Flood Insurance may not be necessary in 2018!
09/02/2017

Flood Insurance may not be necessary in 2018!

09/02/2017

Spacious and bright 2nd floor apartment with hardwood floors and high ceilings throughout. 3 Bedrooms (master bath), 2 Bathrooms. Front Porch and Rear Deck with views of the Ravenel bridge. Washer/Dryer in unit Central AC Off street parking for 3 cars. Resident permit for street parking available. E...

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