Communities, Towns and Cities

Take a historical look back at some of South Carolina's streets, towns and cities.

Darlington Town Square | History Of SC Slide Collection

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Darlington Town Square | History Of SC Slide Collection

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This view of the Darlington town square gives a good view of the fourth courthouse, built in 1903. Darlington was an important cotton market, and farmers are gathered on the courthouse square around...

Main Street In Conway, 1906 | History Of SC Slide Collection

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Main Street In Conway, 1906 | History Of SC Slide Collection

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Main Street in Conway, around 1906. The township plan implemented in 1731 to protect Charleston with a ring of settlements, called for a town along the west bank of the Waccamaw River, originally...

Main Street In Conway, Around 1930 | History Of SC Slide Collection

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Main Street In Conway, Around 1930 | History Of SC Slide Collection

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Looking north on Main Street at Third Avenue in Conway, around 1930. Courtesy of the South Caroliniana Library.

Main Street, Columbia, Looking South, Around 1930 | History Of SC Slide Collection

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Main Street, Columbia, Looking South, Around 1930 | History Of SC Slide Collection

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Main Street, Columbia, looking south, around 1930. The white Palmetto Building, constructed in 1912-1913, dwarfs the Berringer building behind it as one looks toward the State House. Courtesy of the...

President William Howard Taft's Visit To Columbia, 1910 | History Of SC Slide Collection

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President William Howard Taft's Visit To Columbia, 1910 | History Of SC Slide Collection

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President William Howard Taft visited Columbia in 1910. This post card view from the State House grounds during the Taft visit shows an extensive vista up Main Street as well. The building on the left...

The Congaree River Bridge, 1910 | History Of SC Slide Collection

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The Congaree River Bridge, 1910 | History Of SC Slide Collection

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The Congaree River Bridge carries Gervais Street across the river to Lexington County. This panorama of Columbia looking east from the bridge shows the development of the capitol city around 1910...

The Columbia Skyline As Seen From Gervais Street Bridge | History Of SC Slide Collection

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The Columbia Skyline As Seen From Gervais Street Bridge | History Of SC Slide Collection

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The Columbia skyline as seen from across the Gervais Street Bridge in 1952. (Compare with The Congaree River Bridge, 1910) Courtesy of Mary Taylor.

View Of The Congaree River And Columbia Canal | History Of SC Slide Collection

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View Of The Congaree River And Columbia Canal | History Of SC Slide Collection

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This view of the Congaree River and the Columbia Canal was drawn by the artist A. Grivevald in 1859. Courtesy of the Columbia Museum of Art.

Main Street At Night, 1910 | History Of SC Slide Collection

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Main Street At Night, 1910 | History Of SC Slide Collection

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Main Street, Columbia, as it appeared at night with its electric street lights in 1910. Courtesy of the Howard G. Woody Postcard Collection.

Main Street, 1906 | History Of SC Slide Collection

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Main Street, 1906 | History Of SC Slide Collection

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This Columbia view of Main Street, looking south, in 1906. Originally named "Richardson Street," the name was changed to Main Street in 1892, since the street had become the city's main central hub of...

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