Newberry, South Carolina, founded in 1745, is a city rich in history. Its past has been well preserved in a number of historic districts. Newberry has a well restored downtown containing several blocks in which every building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Its tree-lined streets are lined with elegant historic homes. Most of the properties are privately owned, but a walk or drive around town affords visitors the opportunity to view a number of Newberry's gems.
The Newberry Historic District contains 35 properties in downtown Newberry, primarily commercial, public, and religious buildings. This area contains many Newberry landmarks, such as the Old Courthouse (1852), the current Newberry Courthouse (1908), the Newberry Opera House (1881), and the Ritz Theater (1936). Architectural styles in this area include Neo-Classical, Romanesque Revival, Greek Revival, and Art Deco. The historic buildings contain a variety of shops, galleries, and restaurants. The downtown historic district is the center of the community and the venue for a number of festivals, concerts, and other events throughout the year.
The College Street Historic District is a residential area adjacent to Newberry College. Homes in this area were built from the 1880s to 1925. This neighborhood was originally a faculty residential area. The college boasts four buildings that are listed on the National Register. Smeltzer Hall (1877), Keller Hall 1895), Holland Hall (1904), and Derrick Hall (1925) are brick buildings typical of late 19th and early 20th century institutional architecture. The college is situated on a beautiful 90 acre campus.
The Main Street Historic District is a lovely upper class neighborhood with homes dating from the 1840s to the 1950s. This area contains significant examples of Italianate, Greek Revival, Gothic Revival, and Victorian architecture. The Boundary Street- Newberry Cotton Mills Historic District contains a mill workers' village surrounding the 1884 cotton mill property. This area is a reminder of the importance of the mill to the city's economic development.
Other historic districts located in the city include Caldwell Street, Harrington Street, Vincent Street, and West Boundary Street. Each of these areas contains a variety of interesting structures in different styles. Some of the buildings were elegant mansions belonging to community leaders, and others were simple raised cottages and bungalows.
The preservation efforts in the historic districts show Newberry's commitment to honoring its history. This picturesque town in the midlands of South Carolina is well worth a visit.
Ambria Lanteigne is the Director of Sales and Operations at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Newberry Hotel. They are conveniently located at exit 76 off of I-26, about 30 minutes north of Columbia and less than an hour south of Greenville, SC. "Stay Smart" at the Holiday Inn Express® Hotel & Suites.
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