This post is part of the MODERN CHARLESTON project, an architectural survey of buildings built in the Charleston Historic District from 2000 to 2015.
I. General Property Information
Name(s): James Simons Elementary School
Architect/Developer: Thomas & Denzinger Architects
Date Completed: January 2014; Original facades retained were built in 1919
Date of Survey: June 27, 2015
II. Location Information
Address: 741 King St, Charleston, SC 29403
Latitude: 32.800681
Longitude: -79.949327
Parcel Number: 4600302156
Acres: 2.4
Zoning District: DR2F
FEMA Zone: AE-13
Neighborhood District: Upper Peninsula, North Central
III. B.A.R. Submittal & Review Process
B.A.R. District: Old & Historic District
Conceptual: 3/24/2011
Preliminary: 5/10/2012
Final: 10/4/2012
Conditions/Changes: Details to staff
Setback: N/A
IV. Building Description
Building Type: Educational
Height: 32′-8″
Square Footage: 66,000 sq. ft.
Number of Floors: 3
Framing: Unreinforced Multi-Brick
Primary Exterior Materials: Brick, stucco finish on masonry
Cost of Project: $26.9 million
V. Ownership Information
Ownership Information: Publicly-owned
Status: Occupied
Name of Owner: Charleston County School District
Name of Occupant(s): Charleston County School District
VI. Photographic Documentation
VII. Location Map
Street Map
Satellite Map
VIII. More Information
Below are links to articles and relevant websites, where you will be able to find out more information about the property, building design, construction updates, and more.
https://simons.ccsdschools.com/
James Simons Elementary School to start 2014 in new downtown building on King Street
The rush is on: James Simons Elementary could start next school year in new building
Renovations, regulations contribute to high cost of school buildings
James Simons Elementary, Charleston SC | Thomas & Denzinger Architects
Charleston Under Construction: Spring 2012
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