The Carolopolis award is a plaque placed on buildings that have been preserved, restored, rehabilitated, or are outstanding examples of new construction. The award is given to those individuals, businesses or organizations that own the property. The Carolopolis Award is a slightly modified reproduction of the city of Charleston. The word Carolopolis comes from the original name of the city, which was derived from a combination of the word Carolus, which is Latin for Charles, and Polis, which is Greek for City, thus Charles City and later Charleston. The word Condita A.D. 1670 refers to the Latin word for founding, and to the date of Charleston’s founding. The other date on the award refers to the year in which the award was given.

491 Huger Street

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*Award Presented in 1997

491 Huger Street is an Arts & Crafts style bungalow built in 1920. Its Japanese-influenced round-end barge boards on the front and rear facades and the wide eave overhangs designed to eliminate the need for gutters distinguish the house. The restoration program included replacing many of the barge rafters, opening a previously enclosed porch, removal of gutters and downspouts, replacing second story siding with appropriate cedar shakes, and repairing and repainting the exterior stucco. The work program was developed by  Ms. Shelley Clark-Glidewell, architect, and completed by Ms. Clark-Glidewell and her husband, Bill Glidewell.