Calhoun Mansion, Charleston, SC by congaree

Calhoun Mansion, Charleston, SC

From the Calhoun Mansion Website:
"Nothing else on the Charleston Peninsula compares to the Calhoun Mansion. Boasting a striking italianate design, the Calhoun Mansion, the largest residence in Charleston, has 35 rooms, a grand ballroom, japanese water gardens, 35 fireplaces, 75 foot high domed stairhall ceiling, khoi ponds, private elevator, three levels of piazzas, ornate chandeliers, a 90 foot cupola, and many more wonderful surprises that make up the house's more than 24,000 square feet...
http://www.calhounmansion.net/
This is gorgeus...Love the view between the two trees that are touching each other....great capture...SC is such a beautiful place from all your pictures...
July 9th, 2012  
You had me at mansion!
July 9th, 2012  
Lovely architecture,very nice shot!Does anyone live there?
July 9th, 2012  
@carolmw
This is a museum house now with daily tours.
July 9th, 2012  
Such a gorgeous shot, John. Love the architecture and framing of the trees. Amazing mansion and massive. Would love to tour this place. Have you taken a tour?
July 11th, 2012  
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