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Public Building

Institute Hall

Gone (1861)

Where the Ordinance of Secession was signed on 20 December 1860. Gutted in the fire of December 1861 and never rebuilt.

In 1865134 Meeting Street

Today—

Coordinates32.7793, -79.9307 (approximate)

Photographs3

Photographed here

All That Was Left of Secession Hall — All That Was Left of Secession Hall1861–1865 · Institute Hall

Ruins of Secession Hall — Ruins of Secession Hall1861–1865 · Institute Hall

Secession Hall Before the Fire — Secession Hall Before the Fire1861–1865 · Institute Hall