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Anderson Post Office

The Beaux Arts Anderson Post Office is one of the most recognizable buildings on the town's Main Street.

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Spring Park Inn

The Spring Park Inn is the birthplace of the town of Travelers Rest and has served as a landmark along the old Buncombe Road for more than two centuries.

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Wilkins Mansion

In 2013 the Wilkins Mansion was facing demolition from local development pressure.

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First National Bank of Clinton

This commercial building occupies a prominent corner in Clinton. The building required the restoration of the principal banking space.

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Burdette Building

The Burdette Building is an early twentieth century hardware store constructed in downtown Simpsonville.

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Slater Hall

Slater hall was constructed in 1938 to serve as the community building for the Slater Mill Community.

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A visual collection of historic buildings carefully preserved, restored, and brought back to life through research, craftsmanship, and thoughtful design.

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All Wilkins Mansion Anderson Post Office Spring Park Inn First National Bank of Clinton Burdette Building Slater Hall

The Beaux Arts Anderson Post Office is one of the most recognizable buildings on the town’s Main Street. The building served as a funeral home for much of the twentieth century and underwent significant inappropriate alterations including the construction of an entire second flood bisecting the historic interiors. Archival research guided the removal of these alterations and the restoration of the building’s layout and monumental lobby. The Anderson Post office no longer contains a maze of cramped dark spaces, it is once again an airy and vibrant space that hosts community events and fosters commerce.

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The Spring Park Inn is the birthplace of the town of Travelers Rest and has served as a landmark along the old Buncombe Road for more than two centuries. Preservation South worked with the property owner to protect the home and its surrounding property and get it in the hands of the local historical society. We then utilized the family’s collection of original pieces to restore the home to its appearance in the late 19th century, when the town was founded, so that it can serve as an interpretive center for the community. The project brought together a host of specialty craftspeople to recreate an authentic period interior. The home is now open to visitors and serves as a vibrant landmark for the community.

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In 2013 the Wilkins Mansion was facing demolition from local development pressure. Preservation South worked with the new owner to remove inappropriate additions and relocate the home to a new site for restoration. The project involved research and documentation of the home’s original layout and finished. The project utilized state and federal tax credits which required the successful nomination of the relocated structure to the National Register as an outstanding example of Venetian Gothic architecture. The home now serves as a landmark in Greenville and is protected for generations to come.

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This commercial building occupies a prominent corner in Clinton. The building required the restoration of the principal banking space and storefront on the first floor and the conversion of the second-floor office suites into three apartments while keeping the building’s historic character intact down to the light fixtures. This building now serves as a mixed-use rehabilitation project that activates downtown Clinton and was recognized by the Main Street Program for excellence in revitalization.

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The Burdette Building is an early twentieth century hardware store constructed in downtown Simpsonville. After years of only partial use and differed maintenance the building was rehabilitated to serve a variety of commercial and office uses. This included the restoration of public spaces, tin ceilings, the storefronts, and the inclusion of ADA access and restroom facilities. It now serves as a vibrant center for the Simpsonville Community once again.

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Slater hall was constructed in 1938 to serve as the community building for the Slater Mill Community. The proverbial temple on a hill the building was a landmark in the community for decades. Changing needs and code requirements caused the building to be partially closed off to the public and ultimately considered for demolition when a new annex was constructed to replace it. Push back from the community ultimately kept it standing until a new plan was developed. Preservation South was asked to undertake the assessment of the building and the creation of an Existing Conditions Report. The report served as the basis for the restoration plans for the building. Preservation South served as the project manager for the restoration on behalf of Greenville County. The building was completed and the annex ultimately demolished instead. The building now serves as a proud landmark for the community once again.

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