Visited two of Charleston's favorite mansions. The Calhoun house was the largest and most expensive house built in Charleston at the time. It was completed in 1908 after four years of construction and over 400 workers. Patrick Calhoun was the richest man in Charleston at the time and a bachelor. The company that constructed the house was the same company that built the Biltmore house we toured a few days ago. Both men were extremely wealthy. Some of the house's built in the 18th and 19th century here in Charleston are fantastically beautiful. We have included pictures of these along with a picture of 82 Queen street where we enjoyed a fabulous lunch, french cuisine, in a house built in the 18th century. After lunch we went to Sullivan Island and the Island of Palms. Reminds us of Sanibel and Captiva islands. If the climate was a bit warmer here in the winter, we could live here! You have to enjoy very old surroundings. If a structure is over 75 years old you cannot destroy it.
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