The Thomas Waring House was constructed circa 1853 by banker, Thomas R. Waring. He was a cashier for the Bank of the State of South Carolina. This building contains well preserved elements of both Greek Revival and Italianate Architectural Styles. Overhanging eaves with substantial decorative brackets are two of the most recognizable aspects of the Italianate Style. The South facing piazza, typical to Charleston, features two large arched openings and is another exquisite element of this building. Two chimneys with Gothic bishop caps rest on the North side of the black slate roof. On the West facade, the entry showcases two wood columns with cast iron capitals. These capitals are in the Tower of the Winds tradition of the Greek Corinthian Order. The interior featured a hall and parlor plan, typical of mid 19th century design. It is 2-1/2 stories over a raised basement. The house was left to Thomas R. Waring's wife, Anna D. Warning, when he died in 1871. Anna sold the house for $3,350 in 1881. In the mid 20th century, the ground floor of the building was converted into a store. The store was utilized from circa 1944 to circa 1951. There were also many mid 20th century additions to the Kitchen House, which was also formerly used as an office. In the late 1970s the building was renovated as apartments.