On the history of the Charleston Orphan House, and the struggles of its successor

Image by Carolina Youth Development Center The original Charleston Orphan House in downtown Charleston, it was torn down in 1953.

An interesting piece over at The Post and Courier about the workings of the old Charleston Orphan House near the corner of King and Calhoun streets and the financial struggles of its successor, the Carolina Youth Development Center in North Charleston.

Take a read over here.