Gaffney in Cherokee County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Carroll School of Fine Arts Building
The National Register of Historic Places
— South Carolina Department of Archives and History —
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, April 23, 2022
1. Carroll School of Fine Arts Building Marker
Erected by South Carolina Department of Archives and History.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music • Education • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1924.
Location. 35° 3.366′ N, 81° 38.937′ W. Marker is in Gaffney, South Carolina, in Cherokee County. Marker 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: 525 Quarry Drive, Gaffney SC 29340, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hamrick Hall of Science (within shouting distance of this marker); The Reverend Thomas Curtis, D.D. (within shouting distance of this marker); Curtis Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Winnie Davis Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Limestone Springs (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Limestone College (about 500 feet away); Trail of Dog Wood Spring (approx. 0.4 miles away); Towne Center (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gaffney.
Regarding Carroll School of Fine Arts Building.
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From the National Register Nomination:
This two-story, brick, Neoclassical style building was completed in 1925. The facade features a two-story, pedimented portico with Doric columns.
Also see . . .
1. Carroll Fine Arts Building.
Limestone students enjoy everyday instruction in the Carroll Fine Arts Building. Opened in 1925 and restored in 1993, this building houses a music technology lab, practice rooms, classrooms, faculty studios, and a formal recital hall for small, more intimate performances.(Submitted on November 9, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
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
2. Carroll School of Fine Arts Building Marker
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, April 23, 2022
3. The J.A. Carroll Building Marker
The J.A. Carroll Building
Constructed 1924
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Renovated 1993
by
The Timken Foundation
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Furnishings
The Milliken Corporation
and
The Friends of Music
1993
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, April 23, 2022
4. Carroll School of Fine Arts Building (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 75 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 9, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
