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Fireproof Building

Fireproof Building is a historic place in Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on July 29, 1969, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 69000161.

Charleston, Charleston County, South CarolinaListed July 29, 1969NRIS #69000161★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Fireproof Building?

The Fireproof Building, also known as the County Records Building, is located at 100 Meeting Street, at the northwest corner of Washington Square, in Charleston, South Carolina. Completed in 1827, it was the most fire-resistant building in America at the time, and is believed to be the oldest fire-resistant building in America today.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Fireproof Building
City
Charleston
County
Charleston County
State
South Carolina
Listed on the National Register
July 29, 1969
NRIS reference number
69000161
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
32.77684, -79.93176
When was Fireproof Building listed on the National Register?

Fireproof Building was added to the National Register of Historic Places on July 29, 1969.

Where is Fireproof Building located?

Fireproof Building is located in Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina at approximately 32.77684, -79.93176. See the map above.

Is Fireproof Building a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Fireproof Building is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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