Tristram Hyde House is a historic two-story home in

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constructed in 1914 for Tristram Hyde, who soon after became mayor of Charleston in 1915. It was designed by local architect

Albert Wheeler Todd Albert Wheeler Todd (April 20, 1856 – December 30, 1924) was an architect in Charleston, South Carolina. He is known for his neoclassical architecture (colonial revival architecture), the design on his own homeSurvey
National Register (South Carolina) includes photo Designed in a

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style, the residence includes two-story

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. The features are also described as being

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, including a front entry bordered by trimmed fanlight and sidelights.

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