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Corrine Jones Playground was formerly known as Hester Park because of its location along Hester Street in Charleston South Carolina.The property was used for temporary housing during World War II. Opened in May 1943 the Ashley Homes company provided ninety-six three-room apartments that rented for $31.25 thirty four-room apartments for $36.25 and twenty-four five-room apartments at $41.25. The complex had been designed by North Carolina architect Douglas Ellington.