I'On Village Walk, Shellmore Section

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This section of the trail takes you through the Shelmore Neighborhood. This area is characterized by a less formal street structure, which was planned around the large oaks found in this area. Few square corners and ninety degree angles are found here.

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Walkway through traffic loop on I'On Village Walk Cross the traffic loop (going SSW 200°) on the section of concrete sidewalk which bisects it and walk South along Saturday Road on the sidewalk on the right hand side.

This sidewalk through the loop is an example of one of many ways that pedestrian infrastructure can be insulated from road traffic. It also provides an opportunity for walkers to enjoy the flower garden which fills the loop, which would otherwise be inaccessible.

Pineapple Post, Village Walk 200 feet past the loop is a concrete post with a pineapple on it. One house near this post was built using modular construction, the first of its type in I’On. Can you tell which one?

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Walk South on Saturday Road. Just before and across from the parking area is an interesting gate with acorns atop its posts and a round medallion in its center. You will pass the Creek Club parking area on your left as you walk up Saturday Road (S 180°). Locating the parking area away from the waterfront avoids surrounding the Creek Club with a large, ugly parking lot and reduces traffic on that section of Saturday Road. The walk from the parking area adds context to a visit to the building. . The many deflections in this road add interest and slow traffic, but the road was also planned around the existing trees as were most roads and streets in I’On. Shelmore Blvd begins just past the parking area and pond.   Shortly after the parking area is a small detention pond. The vacant lot between the parking area and pond is a civic site and has been reserved for a Church or other community building. Bear to the right and walk Southwest (240°) up the Right side of Shelmore Blvd.

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Lifespan House, I'On Village Walk At the three way intersection of Shelmore Blvd and Ponsbury Road is a large white clapboard house with a red roof #97 Shelmore Blvd. This is the Lifespan house and was built in 2000 as a demonstration project by Bob Villa to show how a house might be built in stages to grow and change and a family grew. It was featured on a series of television programs and in Southern Living Magazine.

40.

Continue Southwest on Shelmore Blvd, crossing the intersection with Ponsbury. One house beyond the intersection on the left (South) side is a small asphalt alley. Turn left into the alley and walk (SSE 160°) through the triangular playground in the middle of this block. What is used to make a swing hung by three chains from a horizontal pole at this playground ________?

Exit the playground by the green bulletin board, turn and walk about 20 feet to the left and then turn right and walk South (195°) down the Alley to Secession Street. Turn right (West 285°) on to Secession street and walk to the three way intersection where Secession Street strikes Moultrieville Road.

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Note the fish gate on the South side of Secessionville Road. This is a popular motif in Lowcountry gates and symbolizes both the Christian Church and seafood industry. Both Secession Street and Moultrieville road are named after traditional Lowcountry Villages.   Secessionville was located on the Southeastern part of James Island. Moultrieville was the portion of Sullivan’s Island around Ft. Moultrie.

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Turn left (South 200°) on Moultrieville Road and walk towards Westlake, stopping at West Shipyard. The Amphitheater should be to your right and ahead. The two wooden foot bridges crossed earlier should be visible ahead of you.

You should pass the house shown for this step on your right as you walk back towards Westlake.

The town pattern for the Northern part of I’On you have just walked through was inspired by Rockville and McClellenville. The part of I’On you are about to enter draws many of its more formal elements from Charleston, Annapolis and Savannah. Principles of street layout and architecture were also taken from town planning manuals of the City Beautiful movement active before WWI.

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37.	Cross the traffic loop (going SSW 200°) on the section of concrete sidewalk which bisects it and walk South along Saturday Road on the sidewalk on the right hand side. This sidewalk through the loop is an example of one of many ways that pedestrian infrastructure can be insulated from road traffic. It also provides an opportunity for walkers to enjoy the flower garden which fills the loop, which would otherwise be inaccessible. 200 feet past the loop is a concrete post with a pineapple on it. One house near this post was built using modular construction, the first of its type in I’On. Can you tell which one?
38.	Walk South on Saturday Road. Just before and across from the parking area is an interesting gate with acorns atop its posts and a round medallion in its center. You will pass the Creek Club parking area on your left as you walk up Saturday Road (S 180°). Locating the parking area away from the waterfront avoids surrounding the Creek Club with a large, ugly parking lot and reduces traffic on that section of Saturday Road. The walk from the parking area adds context to a visit to the building. . The many deflections in this road add interest and slow traffic, but the road was also planned around the existing trees as were most roads and streets in I’On. Shelmore Blvd begins just past the parking area and pond. Shortly after the parking area is a small detention pond. The vacant lot between the parking area and pond is a civic site and has been reserved for a Church or other community building. Bear to the right and walk Southwest (240°) up the Right side of Shelmore Blvd.
39.	At the three way intersection of Shelmore Blvd and Ponsbury Road is a large white clapboard house with a red roof #97 Shelmore Blvd. This is the Lifespan house and was built in 2000 as a demonstration project by Bob Villa to show how a house might be built in stages to grow and change and a family grew. It was featured on a series of television programs and in Southern Living Magazine.
40.	Continue Southwest on Shelmore Blvd, crossing the intersection with Ponsbury. One house beyond the intersection on the left (South) side is a small asphalt alley. Turn left into the alley and walk (SSE 160°) through the triangular playground in the middle of this block. What is used to make a swing hung by three chains from a horizontal pole at this playground ________? Exit the playground by the green bulletin board, turn and walk about 20 feet to the left and then turn right and walk South (195°) down the Alley to Secession Street. Turn right (West 285°) on to Secession street and walk to the three way intersection where Secession Street strikes Moultrieville Road.
41.	Note the fish gate on the South side of Secessionville Road. This is a popular motif in Lowcountry gates and symbolizes both the Christian Church and seafood industry. Both Secession Street and Moultrieville road are named after traditional Lowcountry Villages. Secessionville was located on the Southeastern part of James Island. Moultrieville was the portion of Sullivan’s Island around Ft. Moultrie.
42.	Turn left (South 200°) on Moultrieville Road and walk towards Westlake, stopping at West Shipyard. The Amphitheater should be to your right and ahead. The two wooden foot bridges crossed earlier should be visible ahead of you. You should pass the house shown for this step on your right as you walk back towards Westlake. The town pattern for the Northern part of I’On you have just walked through was inspired by Rockville and McClellenville. The part of I’On you are about to enter draws many of its more formal elements from Charleston, Annapolis and Savannah. Principles of street layout and architecture were also taken from town planning manuals of the City Beautiful movement active before WWI.