The 1913 development by the North Charleston Corporation which includes Park Circle was designed by W. B. Marquis. It is believed to be an example of a Garden City, an English city planning design originated by Ebenezer Howard. It combined park space, residential neighborhoods, boulevards, light industry served by rail, and relatively nearby farming. The only light industry ever constructed according to the plan was the General Asbestos and Rubber (GARCO) Plant at the east end of Montague Avenue. The Olde North Charleston neighborhood, or old Village originated as homes for the GARCO employees. Many of the old homes are Craft homes each with different but very interesting styles.

The "Old Village" has a traditional "Main Street" with predominantly two story masonry buildings and diagonal parking on both sides of the street. Already experiencing a renaissance, new businesses have been locating in the existing buildings, including restaurants, a small grocer, and some small shops. The nightlife has been augmented by a pub and several new restaurants, so that people and cars occupy East Montague day and night.

Click here to visit the Olde North Charleston Neighborhood Council website.