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You don’t have to be a hardcore historian to appreciate the timeless grace and indisputable beauty of Greenville’s historical neighborhoods and homes. The closer you look, the more you’ll appreciate these architectural tributes to this region’s proud past.
The Judson Home (circa 1850)
Ready to get schooled? This pre-Civil War-era American Gothic/Neo-Gothicstyle structure was home to Dr. Charles H. Judson, one of Furman University’s first professors (mathematics) and later president. Charming, elegant, and approachable, with a distinctly antebellum echo, the large Gothic window on the second floor is truly eye-catching—it’s part of the home’s chapel, complete with vaulted ceilings. The home was originally located on McDaniel Ave. and moved to its present location in the 1900s. ✦ 522 Cleveland St. The Charles E. Graham Home (Seven Oaks) (circa 1895)
This grand Victorian-style structure was built by textile mill owner Charles E. Graham and remained a private home until 1981. After major renovations were complete, it opened as Seven Oaks, an elegant French-inspired farm-to-table restaurant, which stayed in business for 19 years, until 2002. Today, this beautifully restored building serves as home to Legacy Advancement. ✦ 104 Broadus Ave. Pettigru Historic District (1910-1930)
Just east of downtown, the largest historic district in Greenville is composed of 88 head-turning homes. From elegant Queen Anne Victorian manors to Colonial Revival to a variety of inspired interpretations of the bungalow, the Pettigru neighborhood is a playground filled with architectural style and flair. ✦ The District spans Boyce Ave., Broadus Ave., E. Washington St., Manly St., Pettigru St., Toy St., Whitsett St., and Williams St.
This is one of downtown Greenville’s sweetest slices of history. Constructed along the banks of the Reedy River by Greenville architect Joseph Emory Sirrine, this two-story brick building originally served as a paint shop for the adjacent Greenville Coach Factory. In 1925, it became the base of operations for Duke’s Mayonnaise, founded by Greenville native Eugenia Duke. Today, it’s one of the area’s favorite open-air wedding and event venues. ✦ 318 S. Main St.
