Signs of King Street (Charleston, South Carolina)
Berlin’s Men’s and Ladies since 1883
King Street, in the heart of the Charleston, SC peninsula has received national attention for its fine dining, shopping, antiques, galleries, bars and boutique shops. With a tapestry of locals, students, tourists and collectors strolling the streets, this stretch of Charleston has become a foundation in the landscape of this historic city.
A tradition that has shot out of this colorful street is Second Sunday, a monthly street festival where the road is closed to car and bicycle traffic, and it becomes an outdoor celebration of music, dining, shopping and community gathering. A feast for the eyes, patrons can dine on the street, enjoy a glass of wine or margarita, listen to local street musicians or find some of the best sales in the area.
One of the many things that brings unique color to King Street are the signs. Each business represents itself with a look and feel they call their own and their signs are no different. You will see, King Street is where historic and modern come together as one.
Come with us as we display and showcase some of the many wonderful signs of King Street. You may recognize some, while others may be new. Take notes, you may want to plan a visit soon to one of this shops or restaurants.
Jenis Gourmet Ice Cream Shop
Smoke BBQ
Glaze Gourmet Doughnuts
Tellis Pharmacy
M. Dumas & Sons
Moon and Lola
Sottile Theater
Boone’s Bar and Grill (Named after their dog)
Earthbound Trading Company
Blue Bicycle Books
Fish Restaurant
Basil Restaurant
Stars Grill (And Rooftop – Sign not blurry – Neon Lights)
Charleston Beer Works (Great Hockey Bar)
Prohibition (Where locals go to Swing Dance)
Bin 152 (Finest wine collection on King Street)
Charleston Shoe Company
Charleston Battery Bench and Antiques
Fulton Lane Inn
Kitchen 208
Riviera Theater
Nicks BBQ
We hope you enjoyed our look at King Street from the perspective of our signs. One of the many reasons, Charleston is a scenic haven and a jewel of the South.
Charleston Daily
Charleston Daily is a concept in community. Its mission is to promote, assist, and celebrate in everything Charleston, South Carolina. By partnering with businesses, community leaders, volunteers and events, we are spreading the love that is Charleston. As this city continues to grow and prosper, we want to help spread the message to all about how wonderful this community is. Charleston is about the people, community, water, land, history, heritage and the true southern warmth it brings with each and every day.
I have not lived in Charleston since Medical School graduation in 1969, but I still smile when I see my several Berlin’s wooden hangers in the closet. Born there and it will always be home, no matter where I live.
David W. Sox. MD
Roseville, CA