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This year the Greenville Chorale proudly celebrates its 50th anniversary as a landmark Greenville chorus. The photo seen here was taken in 1967 of 63 members of the Greenville Civic Chorale with founding conductor William Jarvis at the baton. Chorale veteran Henry Gibson appears in the photo and is... |
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In case we needed any proof that fashion is a timeless art, this photo taken in 1950 at the South Carolina Cotton Council Fashion Show erases any doubt. The show was organized by Lang Cheves, vice president of Daniel Construction Company in Greenville, to support the textile industry in South... |
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This month's issue is all about how we can live healthier lives, so we thought it prudent to remind everyone that there is nothing wrong with a little “down” time when you can get it. This photo features the delivery team for Finley's Grocery Store as they take a rest during a lull in activity on... |
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Many of our young people will graduate this month, beginning a brand-new phase of life and, with any luck, a new job utilizing all the skills they have to bring to it. The students at Parker High School seen here participated in a program in which traditional curriculum was combined with vocational... |
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Deluxe dining can be interpreted in all kinds of ways, but maybe none more clearly than in this photo of a former downtown Greenville restaurant, The Deluxe Diner. In addition to cafes and restaurants, Greenville had several of these small diners, some of which were actually converted railroad... |
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These days, upscale retail shops are experiencing a resurgent popularity as people search for ways to cut family budgets without giving up the latest styles. Perhaps the first such successful operation would be The Opportunity Shop, which was begun in 1948 as the first permanent ways-and-means... |
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All this talk about home and garden brings to mind one of the most enduring homes in the Upstate. Whitehall, seen here, was built in 1813 by Henry Middleton on what would become Earle Street. This Lowcountry planter and his large family were anxious to escape from their Ashley River plantation to a... |
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It seems that members of the Peace family never run out of ideas for positive contributions to our community, and this photo shows where it all began. Mr. and Mrs. B.H. Peace Sr., lovingly known as “Papa” and “Mammy,” are seen with their six children, the spouses and grandchildren at their home on... |
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One of the homes featured in our magazine this month holds a significant place in our community’s history. The home was originally owned by the Poe family, and retains the original chandeliers and coal-burning fireplaces in nearly every room. The home was built for F.W. Poe Jr., whose father owned... |
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This month our postal service will gear up for the busiest time of year as families and businesses send out annual holiday greetings, following a long tradition of mail carriers before them. This photo, which dates back to about 1924, was taken at the rear of the post office, then at the northwest... |
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On September 12, 1929, these 20 women formed a charity organization called the Junior Charities. In an effort to be of service to the Greenville community, the group took on projects that ranged from running a baby diet kitchen and thrift shop to spending time at the local orphanage, hospital and... |