In the last hundred years we’ve come a long way here in South Carolina. Looking at the past can sometimes give us a glimpse into the future, especially where progress is concerned. Here’s a look at some of the state’s iconic landmarks and how they looked in the 1900s.
- Charleston - The Cooper River Bridge(s) in 1974.
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- Columbia - The view from the front steps of the Capitol Building in the 1930s.
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- Georgetown - 936 Front Street in January 1963.
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- Greenville - Main Street, 1910.
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- Charleston - A rooftop vantage point from 1963.
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- Turbeville - The Chat n Chew in the 1950s.
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- St Matthews - The corner of U.S. 601 and Bridge St in 1953.
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- Lake Wylie - The old Buster Boyd Bridge in March of 1960.
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- James Island - The Wappoo Bridge from Folly Road on June 19, 1956.
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- Lancaster County - The 1956 ribbon cutting for the opening of the new Stewart Bridge on Hwy 9 west of Lancaster. The new bridge replaced the old wooden covered “Allen’s Bridge.”
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- Columbia - An aerial view of “The Vista” in 1963.
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- Florence - “Five Points” on March 22, 1953.
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- St George - The corner of 15 and 78 in 1953 where Duke’s Grill once stood.
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- Charleston - The Ashley River Bridge August 15, 1961.
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- Charleston’s Ashley River Bridge Jan 5, 1954 - still under construction.
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