Gated Charleston

Gated Charleston

While walking the streets of Charleston, it doesn't take long to realize that gates are popular there. Originally designed to keep out unwanted guests (human and livestock), today I like to think they are more decorative than declarative.

One day I took a Gate Safari and this is what I saw:

Some are quite simple:

Some are imposing

Most are made of iron.....

But some are made of wood....

Many are quite ornate....

Some offer an intriguing peek at what lies beyond......

Many feature a rosette design.....

And some are historic.....

But they are all beautiful.........