Edward Brickell White

Biography

Edward Brickell White (1806–1882) left a lasting imprint on Charleston, South Carolina, as an architect whose training and taste helped to shape the city's Greek Revival grace, most notably through commissions such as St. Michael's and other civic churches.

His colleagues admired the way he balanced classical proportions with sensitivity to local materials, and his mentorship of younger artisans ensured that his devotion to craftsmanship endured beyond his own lifetime.