164 to 172 Broad Street The Simons Houses

The Whispers of Charleston · Nov 5, 2026 · 3m

164-172 Broad Street Simons Houses Constructed 1883-91 These houses demonstrate the rising fortunes of Samuel Wragg Simons in the 1880s and '90s and are the most eclectic mix of Victorian styles in the city. 170 Broad St. was built by Caroline Simons in 1883 and is a mix of the Eastlake, Queen Anne and Italianate styles. The other three houses were built by her kinsman Samuel Wragg Simons. Born in 1837, Simons served in the Charleston Light Dragoons during the Civil War until he was accidentally shot in the face by a comrade's pistol. The bullet was removed years later by a famous London…