- Charleston begins full restoration of 1935 smokestacks
- Landmark part of the Eastside skyline since city’s incinerator era
- Renamed in 1992 to honor councilman St. Julian Devine
- Project includes masonry repair, reinforcement, and upgrades
The historic smokestacks at the St. Julian Devine Community Center are under full restoration by the City of Charleston.
The smokestacks, which were built in 1935 as part of the city’s trash incinerator, served the city until closing in the 1960s, according to a news release. The site was redeveloped in the 1970s as a community center.
The facility was renamed in 1992 to honor St. Julian F. Devine, the first African-American elected to Charleston City Council since Reconstruction, the release said…