Spartanburg in Spartanburg County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Spartanburg Water Works

1927 - 1970

Photographed By Brian Scott, February 14, 2011

1. Spartanburg Water Works Marker

Inscription. On March 24, 1927, the Commissioners of Public Works awarded a construction contract for a new office building at 168 West Main Street to T.W. Houston. The building was designed by local architect J. Frank Collins, and it served as the General Office of the Spartanburg Water Works and Spartanburg Metropolitan District until April 1970.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1750.

Location. 34° 56.933′ N, 81° 56.033′ W. Marker is in Spartanburg, South Carolina, in Spartanburg County. Marker is on West Main Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 168 West Main Street, Spartanburg SC 29306, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Spartanburg Town Clock (a few steps from this marker); Cantrell Wagon Building (within shouting distance of this marker); 156 West Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); William Walker / Clara Smith (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Arthur Prysock / Ira Tucker (about 300 feet away); Daniel Morgan Monument (about 300 feet away); Chaser the Border Collie (about 400 feet away); Dr. Rosa H. Gantt

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(about 600 feet away); Pink Anderson / The Marshall Tucker Band (about 700 feet away); Palmetto Building (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Spartanburg.

Regarding Spartanburg Water Works. Other examples of J. Frank Collin's work can be seen at the following residential addresses in the Converse Heights Historic District: 520 Glendalyn Avenue, 576 Otis Boulevard, 615 Palmetto Street, 509 Sherwood Circle, and 516 Sherwood Circle.

Also see . . . Spartanburg Warer Utilities History. Spartanburg Water is actually two entities operating under one name. (Submitted on February 17, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)

Photographed By Brian Scott, February 14, 2011

2. Spartanburg Water Works Marker

Spartanburg Water Works Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brian Scott, February 14, 2011

3. Spartanburg Water Works Building

Credits. This page was last revised on November 27, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 17, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 782 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 17, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.