The site of the future International African American Museum, being designed by Pei Cobb Freed & Partners Architects, is along the Cooper River just south of Liberty Square, and at the location of Gadsen's Wharf.
In 1945, the Cigar Factory was the site of a famous strike--1200 workers, mostly black women, walked out over discrimination and low wages, singing "We Shall Overcome," which would become the anthem of the Civil Right Movement.
For safety purposes, the temporary housing units are located miles away from the coastline, which makes it difficult for elderly and disabled to get to city center.
This project was funded by Bernard and Anne Spitzer Travel Fellowship for research projects involving travel abroad and incorporating the study of architecture, landscape architecture, or urbanism.
This project was funded by Bernard and Anne Spitzer Travel Fellowship for research projects involving travel abroad and incorporating the study of architecture, landscape architecture, or urbanism.