Gaffney in Cherokee County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Hamrick Hall of Science
The National Register of Historic Places
| | South Carolina Department of Archives and History | |
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, April 23, 2022
1. Hamrick Hall of Science Marker
Erected by South Carolina Department of Archives and History.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Charity & Public Work • Education • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1925.
Location. 35° 3.341′ N, 81° 38.947′ W. Marker is in Gaffney, South Carolina, in Cherokee County. It can be reached from Church Street just west of Quarry Drive, on the right when traveling west. Marker is mounted above eye-level, directly on the subject building, on the left side of the west/front entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 511 Quarry Drive, Gaffney SC 29340, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate and in the Foothills. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the original Cherokee Nation, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Carroll School of Fine Arts Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Curtis Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Reverend Thomas Curtis, D.D. (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Winnie Davis Hall (about 300 feet away); Limestone Quarry (about 300 feet away); Limestone College (about 600 feet away); Limestone Springs (approx. 0.2 miles away); Trail of Dog Wood Spring (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gaffney.
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Regarding Hamrick Hall of Science. Contributing property, Limestone Springs Historic District, National Register of Historic Places #86000597.
From the National Register Nomination:
This two-story, brick building was completed in 1925 as a science hall. The facade features a two-story, limestone, Doric portico with simple entablature and cornice. The main entrance has a pediment and recessed double doors. A one-story, brick addition was added to the rear in 1961.
Also see . . .
1. The Hamrick Family Legacy at Limestone.
Dr. Hamrick, a non-practicing physician, local textile executive, and public servant, began his legacy in 1899 when he was elected to the Limestone College Board of Trustees. His most noted and visible contribution was the Hamrick Hall of Science. The facility still stands as a cornerstone of academics at Limestone.(Submitted on November 9, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)The determined and abundant support of higher education is a family heritage, stretching from Dr. Hamrick to his two sons, three daughters, two grandsons, three granddaughters, four great grandsons and four great granddaughters, all of whom have devoted their time, effort, money, and
spirit to the institution. There is hardly a stone or student on the Limestone campus that has not been touched by the leadership and generosity of the Hamricks.Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, April 23, 20222. Hamrick Hall of Science Marker(Marker is mounted above eye-level on the left side of the west/front entrance.)
2. Limestone Springs Historic District.
The campus includes the nine buildings constructed between about 1837 and 1941. The buildings on the campus are oriented towards a central lawn and fountain. The buildings are classically inspired and include architectural styles such as Gothic Revival and Neoclassical.(Submitted on November 9, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, April 23, 2022
3. Hamrick Hall of Science Plaque
The Hamrick Hall of Science
Constructed 1925
Renovated 1995
by
The Fullerton Foundation
The Timken Foundation
Furnishings and Equipment by
The Milliken Foundation
Limestone Alumni and Friends
1995
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, April 23, 2022
4. Hamrick Hall of Science (southwest elevation)
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, April 23, 2022
5. Hamrick Hall of Science (west/front elevation)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 9, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 9, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 244 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 9, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
