Greenville in Greenville County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Kress Building
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel
1. The Kress Building Marker
This site was occupied by the S.H. Kress Five and Dime Store building for many years. It was one of the centers of Greenville's vibrant downtown with its active and popular lunch counter. The building was rebuilt after a fire in its early years and was eventually demolished for structural reasons in 2001.Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 2001.
Location. 34° 50.974′ N, 82° 23.936′ W. Marker is in Greenville, South Carolina, in Greenville County. Marker is on East McBee Avenue east of South Main Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Greenville SC 29601, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Vardry McBee (a few steps from this marker); Downtown Greenville (a few steps from this marker); South Carolina's First National Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named South Carolina's First National Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Stradley and Barr Dry Goods Store (about
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Photographed By Mike Wintermantel
2. The Kress Building Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 31, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 31, 2021, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 238 times since then and 92 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 31, 2021, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
