History of the Fulton Lane Inn

The three story building of pressed brick with granite trim on the yellow brick facade was built in 1912 for John Rugheimer, Sons, merchant tailors. A native of Germany, Rugheimer founded the business in 1864, after an injury incurred while blockade running for the Confederacy barred him from sea duty. The business continued in operation until 1972.

(Trouche, DYKYC, Dec. 12,1983; Ravenel, Architects, p.212)