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The Robert W. Roper House is a historic house in Charleston, South Carolina built in 1838 for Robert W. Roper, a prominent local cotton planter. It was constructed on High Battery, with spectacular views of the Charleston harbor. The house is a fine example of the 19th Century Greek revival style, in contrast to most of Charleston architecture of the time, which was dominated by the 18th century Georgian style. Roper House was constructed on a massive scale with two-story-high Ionic columns that support a portico above a first floor pedestal base and an 18-foot high ceiling. The house was beautifully restored in 1968 by its last owner, Richard H. Jenrette, a Wall Street investment banker. The house is listed as a National Historic Landmark. Today it is a private home and is not open to the public, though it is part of several popular Charleston walking tours.

Address: 9 E Battery St; Charleston, South Carolina 29401, Phone: 843-225-0111

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