2012 Symphony Designer Showhouse
Presented by the Charleston Symphony Orchestra League, Inc. in participation with the Charleston Magazine
73 Rutledge Avenue, corner of Wentworth Street and Rutledge Avenue
Open March 15-April 15, 2012 (closed on Easter, April 8)
Open Daily 10 AM-4 PM, Sundays 1-4 PM
CLICK HERE for a printable information flyer
The Charleston Symphony Orchestra League will celebrate their 35th year by having another Designer Showhouse. This year it is located at 73 Rutledge Avenue. This event raises money for the Charleston Symphony as do all our events, but, it is the one event that requires all of us as League members to participate.
This is a truly remarkable house located in the heart of Harleston Village on the corner of Rutledge Avenue and Wentworth Street. Elizabeth Corbett, who built the house next door inherited the lot in 1831. That lot was then inherited by William Whilden who built the house in 1856. The Manson family owned it and lived in the house during the Civil War.
In 1893 the clothier, Issac W. Hirsch bought the house and hired the firm of Abrahams and Seyle to remodel the house which resulted in largely rebuilding it. Today it remains largely intact as completed in the 1890’s in the Empire style with a mansard roof of fish scale shingles. The house is finished in natural stucco with a red joint…and, is still referred to as the Whilden-Hirsch house.
The house will be designed by ASID Carolinas which will include both North and South Carolina Interior Designers.
Advance tickets are available for $15 each until midnight of March 14th from members of the Charleston Symphony Orchestra League or online below. Online purchasers WILL NOT receive tickets through the mail as in the last years. Instead, purchasers are requested to print the ‘purchase confirmation’ sent via email after your purchase and bring it with you to the House when you visit. A record of your online purchase will also be kept at the House if you are unable to print or lose your confirmation. Please also print the information flyer above - re: address, dates & hours open, etc.
From March 15th through April 15th, tickets will be available ONLY at the Designer House door, 73 Rutledge Avenue and will cost $20 each. We look forward to having you visit the Designer House!!!
Al fresco dining Monday-Saturday 11:30AM -2PM
Shop our unique Boutique & Designer rooms
Flat Shoes, please.
No photography permitted.
Children 10 years and older admitted with ticket.
For more information, contact Mary Elizabeth (M.E.) Canaday, 843-216-1329
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