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1. A.G. Floyd, General Merchandise A.G. Floyd, General MerchandiseBusinessA.G. Floyd began his business on East Main Street in 1870. He also had a warehouse on North Church Street and a furniture store in the Merchant's Hotel, later the Spartan Inn. His business is mentioned in the 1884 edition of South Carolina Industries and Resources.
2. Admiral Richard Byrd at Wofford Admiral Richard Byrd at WoffordEducation; PeopleAdmiral Richard Byrd at Wofford, with John Reeves and C.C. Norton.
3. African American community African American communityHomesHouses on Concord Street.
4. African American community African American communityHomesHouses are on the south side of Liberty Street.
5. African American house African American houseHomesLocated rear of Y.M.C.A., off South Pine Street, early 1970s
6. African American house African American houseHomesLocated off Oakland Avenue, near Gas Bottom
7. African American house African American houseHomesLocated rear of Y.M.C.A., off South Pine Street, early 1970s
8. African American house African American houseHomesHouse on Golden Street
9. African American houses African American housesHomesHouses were located on North Pine Street
10. African American houses African American housesHomes
11. African American houses African American housesHomesHouses on Carson Street and Crescent Avenue.
12. Alexander Elementary School Alexander Elementary SchoolEducationThis elementary school for African American students opened in 1939. The building is now occupied by the Omega Fraternity.
13. Alfred T. Willis with animals Alfred T. Willis with animalsPeopleAlfred T. Willis, photographer, with mule & cow. This photo was probably taken by Alfred's brother, Col. Robert Henry Willis.
14. American National Bank American National BankDowntown Spartanburg; BusinessA view of American National Bank located on West Main Street. The bank crashed in 1931. Merchants & Farmers Bank is to the left of American National Bank in this photo.
15. Anderson's Mill Anderson's MillBusinessOn the North Tyger River, Anderson's Mill dates from the late 1700s when the Nicholls family operated a mill as part of Nicholl's Fort. The first session of Spartanburg County Circuit Court was held at the mill. James Anderson became owner of the mill in 1831. The gristmill is still standing in this photograph.
16. Anderson's Mill Anderson's MillBusinessOn the North Tyger River, Anderson's Mill dates from the late 1700s when the Nicholls family operated a mill as part of Nicholl's Fort. The first session of Spartanburg County Circuit Court was held at the mill. James Anderson became owner of the mill in 1831. This photograph shows the water wheel of the gristmill near the river.
17. Andrews Building Andrews BuildingDowntown SpartanburgThis building was constructed in 1913 and was originally called the Chapman Building for owner C. Brewster Chapman. It was later sold and became known as the Andrews Building for new owner Isaac Andrews. First National Bank is located in the Andrews Building in this view. A Wells Fargo truck is parked in front. In 1977 the building was being prepared for demolition. It suddenly collapsed, killing 5 men.
18. Andrews Building Andrews BuildingDowntown Spartanburg; BusinessThis impressive building was constructed in 1913 and was originally called the Chapman Building for owner C. Brewster Chapman. It was later sold and became known as the Andrews Building for new owner Isaac Andrews. Central National Bank was on the bottom floor in this view from the early 1920s. Goldberg's and Wright-Scruggs Shoe Co. are shown on the left. In 1977 the building was being prepared for demolition. It suddenly collapsed, killing 5 men.
19. Arcadia Methodist Church Arcadia Methodist ChurchReligion
20. Arkwright Mills Arkwright MillsTextilesThis textile plant was named for British inventor Richard Arkwright. Arkwright Mills, organized in 1896, was located on Fairforest Creek in southern Spartanburg. The original mill closed in 1979 and was later demolished.
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